The Tea Emporium Story

The Tea Emporium was born from two loves: tea, and travel.

When the world stood still in 2020 and the suitcases went back in the loft, we were left with just one of them. But a good cup of tea has a way of taking you somewhere. One sip of apple tea and you are back in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, weaving between stalls piled with spices, lamps and glasses of something warm. A cup of rosemary and cherry and you can almost feel the sun on the Mediterranean coast.

So, over a cuppa (all good ideas start over a cuppa, and the best ones need several), we had an idea: if we couldn’t travel, we could bring the journey home. The Tea Emporium was the result.

What we do

Every blend in our range is inspired by a place we love. We choose real fruits, flowers, herbs, spices and tea leaves you can see in the cup, blend them by hand and pack every pouch here in Milton Keynes. No dust, no fannings: just loose leaf tea, brewed the way it’s meant to be.

Where to start

New to us? Turkish Apple Tea is the cup that started it all. If you’re buying for someone else, our gift sets bundle our favourite blends together, ready to give. And if you’d like to know more about tea itself, our Tea Guide is a good place to wander.

Wherever your cup takes you, we’re glad you’re coming along. Grab a kettle, and let’s go.