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The Best Teabags for the Office

15 April 2025

In our quest to provide the best teabags for the office (and anywhere for that matter), we ran a recent poll on tea at the office*, uncovering some fascinating truths about tea in the workplace. For example, did you know that 83% of people said they drink tea at least once a day, with 61% drinking multiple cups? That’s A LOT of tea.

It’s well-known that while also being hydrating, tea can have emotional and physical wellbeing effects. Without getting overly scientific, over 70% of you said that tea relaxes you, which is great to hear. Long may this continue. What was really interesting to us though were the stats around what’s happening with tea in the office environment. Here’s a few of them…

Tea in the Workplace

56% said the tea at work was average or poor – 12% of which don’t have any tea at work… can you imagine?

The biggest frustrations were:

+ limited variety 65%

+ poor quality 45%

+ lack of sustainable options 33%

With these frustrations in mind, 77% of you went on to reveal that it was important that your workplace offered high quality tea, while 85% believed that having better tea at work would improve their wellbeing.

And, get this, a whopping 93% thought that providing premium tea was an attractive perk with 87% of you admitting that your perception of your workplace would be more positive if they offered better tea.

*Cough* Office Managers, you can sign up for better tea right here, right now >

Other Important Factors

85% of you said it was very important or important that their workplace tea options were sustainable and 59% of people said they have avoided office tea due to hygiene concerns.

Getting to read and understand your needs when it comes to tea was really important for us and we were comforted in knowing that our Silk Teabag range meets all of the requirements, though we continue to develop the technology behind our materials and also expand our offering. Is there anything we’re missing? We’d love to know.

And, while we have you here, we discovered that 98% of you said you drank tea in the morning, over 70% in the afternoon, and 40% in the evening. While you might already have your favourites, we’re firm believers in exploring and experiencing new things, so we’ve put together a list of our teabag flavours and why you might like to try something different – variety’s the very spice of life, after all. Be sure to check out our Silk Teabag Explorer, which is a bit like a little library of all our teabag flavours so you can explore till your soul is content.

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White Tea – For Gentle Energy & Mental Clarity

Peach & Pear White Tea – For a Smooth, Light Energy Lift

What? Organic Chinese white tea blended with natural pieces of dried peaches and pear with rose petals.
Why? Naturally low in caffeine but rich in antioxidants, this tea provides gentle alertness without jitters.
Best for: Easing into the workday or a mindful afternoon break. Makes a great base for an iced tea, too.
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Rose White Tea – For a Calm and Focused Mind

What? Organic Chinese white tea blended with rose petals, natural rose essence.
Why? White tea’s light caffeine combined with rose’s soothing properties help balance energy and relaxation.
Best for: Staying composed during high-pressure tasks. Pop in your cold water bottle for a cold brew infusion, too.
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Green Tea For Sustained Focus & Stress Reduction

Jasmine Mao Jian – For Deep Focus & Creative Flow

What? A spring-picked Chinese green tea scented naturally with jasmine flowers
Why? L-theanine in green tea promotes steady concentration, while jasmine’s floral notes help reduce stress.
Best for: Powering through deep work sessions or creative brainstorming.
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Organic Spring Mao Feng – For Balanced Energy & Mental Clarity

What? A Chinese green tea from the Hunan region.
Why? A pure, high-quality green tea that delivers clean, sustained focus without crashes.
Best for: A mid-morning boost that sharpens concentration.
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Moroccan Mint – For a Refreshing Reset

What? A robust Chinese green tea that’s flavoured naturally with mint essence.
Why? The combination of green tea and mint enhances digestion and wakes up the senses.
Best for: An afternoon refresh or post-lunch clarity. Also great with added fresh mint and a little brown sugar.
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Black Tea For Strong Energy & Motivation

Assam English Breakfast – For a Bold, No-Nonsense Start

What? A single-origin blend that expresses the best of Assam – rich, biscuity, and malty.
Why? Full-bodied and high in caffeine, this tea is perfect for kickstarting the morning.
Best for: Early meetings and tackling big projects.
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Organic English Breakfast – For a Classic, Steady Energy Boost

What? A blend of Chinese and Sri Lankan black teas that balance fruitness, honey, and malt.
Why? Smooth yet strong, this black tea provides sustained energy without being too intense.
Best for: A reliable go-to for staying sharp all day.
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Organic Masala Spice Chai Black Tea – For Warmth & Stimulation

What? A naturally-farmed black tea that’s rich and assertive and underpins the natural, whole spices blended in.
Why? Spices like cinnamon and ginger support circulation and digestion, while black tea keeps energy levels up.
Best for: Warming up on chilly mornings or staying motivated in long meetings.
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Majestic Earl Grey – For Mood Elevation & Afternoon Motivation

What? A naturally-farmed black tea base uplifted with the very finest Calabrian bergamot oil.
Why? Bergamot oil is known to reduce stress and enhance focus, making this tea both uplifting and grounding.
Best for: Boosting mood in the afternoon or preparing for important conversations. Also makes a great ingredient for a round of chocolate chip earl grey cookies for your colleagues.
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Herbal Tea For Relaxation, Digestion & Hydration

Rooibos Vanilla Earl Grey – For a Caffeine-Free Comforting Pick-Me-Up

What? Wild organic Rooibos blended with natural lavender, vanilla, and jasmine flowers.
Why? Rich in antioxidants, this smooth rooibos blend provides a grounding yet refreshing experience.
Best for: A soothing afternoon break without caffeine.
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Organic Chamomile Cooler – For Stress Relief & Better Sleep

What? Whole chamomile flowers blended with peppermint leaves.
Why? Chamomile promotes relaxation and helps reduce tension, making it ideal for winding down.
Best for: Late afternoons or post-meeting calm.
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Organic Ginger Breeze – For Digestion & Circulation

What? Lengths of lemongrass, ginger, liquorice root, orange peel, peppermint leaves, black pepper.
Why? Ginger stimulates digestion and helps keep circulation flowing, making it perfect for an afternoon reset.
Best for: After meals or staying warm in air-conditioned offices.
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Rush Hour Berry – For a Hydrating, Vitamin-Rich Boost

What? Hibiscus, roasted apple pieces, blueberries, raisins, blackberries, white apple pieces, currant, elderberries, strawberries, cranberries.
Why? Packed with berries and antioxidants, this tea is naturally energizing and hydrating.
Best for: A fruity alternative to water that keeps energy up without caffeine – also great as an iced tea.
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Lemon Verbena & Lavender – For Relaxation & Clarity

What? An intesely flavourful blend of lavender blossoms and lemon verbena leaf.
Why? Lemon verbena is uplifting, while lavender soothes stress and tension.
Best for: A moment of calm before big decisions, or alongside a hearty lunch.
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Organic Mint Duo – For Refreshment & Digestive Support

What? Proper peppermint blended with real Nana spearmint.
Why? Cooling, refreshes the senses and aids digestion.
Best for: A palate cleanser after lunch or a fresh afternoon boost.
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Pu Erh Tea For Grounding & Digestion

Vanilla Pu Erh – For Gut Health & Sustained Energy

What? Chinese Pu erh blended with real bourbon Vanilla essence from Madagascar.
Why? Aged Pu Erh tea supports digestion, while vanilla adds a smooth, comforting touch.
Best for: A post-lunch digestive boost or a grounding moment in a busy day.
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See also – Self Filling Teabags for creating your own blends with convenience.