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Still drinking tea bags?

They’re convenient, but that convenience comes at the cost of flavour.

Most tea bags are filled with low-grade tea dust.

That’s why your tea tastes flat, bitter, or just… average.

Once you taste the difference with Stead loose leaf tea, it’s hard to go back.

A better way to make tea

  • Full flavour

    Whole ingredients that actually release taste — not dust in a bag.

  • Simple to make

    No complicated process. Just a few minutes for a noticeably better cup.

  • Worth it

    It takes a little longer, but the difference speaks for itself.
Start with 2 teas

Not sure where to start?

Loose leaf tea is easier when you start with a simple pairing. Choose two blends for different moments in your day — morning, afternoon or evening — and get free UK delivery automatically.

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Start with 2 teas

Choose any 2 Stead teas for £20 and get free UK delivery. The easiest way to find your new favourite.

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Simple, every time

Person using a spoon to add tea leaves into a metal tea infuser on a wooden surface with a plant in the background.

1. Add tea

Tea pot pouring water into a teacup with a blurred plant in the background

2. Pour hot water

Hand holding a smartphone with a timer app on the screen, set to 4 minutes.

3. Let it brew for a few minutes

That's it. No fuss, just better tea.

Prefer to choose one?

Explore each blend individually, from bold breakfast tea to bright green and calming chamomile.

Infusers for the perfect brew

Why Stead?

Hi, I’m Jermaine, the founder of Stead.

Stead started with a simple frustration: tea had become rushed and forgettable.

I wanted something better. Quality leaves, brewed properly, without the fuss.

So I built Stead to bring back a slower, more intentional daily ritual.

The tea break is back, and more intentional than ever.

Read the full story here.

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Tea bags vs Stead

  • Tea Bags

    Often low grade dust

    Flat flavour

    Bitter

    Just convenient

  • Stead

    Whole ingredients

    Rich, full taste

    Smooth finish

    Actually enjoyable

Ready to start your tea break properly?

Choose two blends for £20 and get free UK delivery.

Start with 2 teas