Since the era of the great tea clippers docking at the Port of Leith, Brodies has been importing and blending the world’s finest teas. From rich, malty Assams to delicate green teas and vibrant herbal infusions, our master blenders craft perfectly balanced cups designed for every moment of the day.
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Behind the blend

From leaf to cup

Fresh green tea leaves growing on a tea garden
Sourcing

Global tea gardens

We source fine hand-picked leaves from established origins across India, Africa, Sri Lanka, and China, while continuing to explore emerging tea-growing regions.
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Craft

Master blending

Tea blending is an art. We combine leaves with complementary strength, colour and aroma, such as malty Assam and bright Kenyan tea, to create perfectly balanced signature blends.
Brodies loose leaf teas and herbal infusions beside a Brodies tea bag
Quality

Tea Council standards

As a founding member of the UK Tea & Infusions Council, Brodies also helped develop the tea grading system in the UK. Every batch of tea we import undergoes rigorous tasting and assessment to guarantee uncompromised quality.
World map showing the tea gardens Brodies sources from in Africa, India and Asia

Sourcing

Trusted tea gardens around the world

We have established a network of relationships with trusted importers and tea gardens around the world.

Our teas are sourced from the established tea-growing regions of India, Sri Lanka, China and Africa, and we continue in that spirit of exploration by also working with emerging tea-growing countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.

The story behind our breakfast tea

Breakfast tea has deep roots in Scotland, and so do we.

In 1892, Robert Drysdale, one of the tea merchants behind our company, was credited with producing the first blend sold as "breakfast tea". The story goes that Queen Victoria enjoyed a Scottish breakfast blend at Balmoral and took a supply south, where it later became known as English Breakfast Tea.

That heritage shapes how we blend today. We still believe a breakfast tea should be strong, honest and consistent, made from quality black teas and nothing else.

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A tea for every moment

A tea for every taste

Tag & Envelope

A complete selection of teas and infusions to suit every taste.

Teas

  • Breakfast
  • Afternoon
  • Earl Grey
  • Darjeeling
  • Decaffeinated
  • Green Tea
  • Green Tea & Lemon

Infusions

  • Camomile
  • Peppermint
  • Red Berry Crush
  • Lemon & Ginger
  • Raspberry & Peach
  • Rooibos & Apple
  • Chai Masala
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Loose leaf flavour, made easy

Pyramid

All the subtle complexity of our loose leaf teas in a convenient biodegradable bag.

Teas

  • Breakfast
  • Earl Grey
  • Peppermint
  • Camomile
  • Green Tea with Japanese Cherry
  • Red Berry Crush
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A truly special experience

Loose Leaf

Our finest loose leaf teas and infusions, offering a truly special tea experience

Teas

  • Breakfast
  • Afternoon
  • Famous Edinburgh
  • Royal Scottish
  • Earl Grey
  • Darjeeling
  • Assam
  • Lapsang Souchong
  • Gunpowder
  • Christmas Tea

Infusions

  • Jasmine
  • Japanese Cherry
  • Camomile
  • Peppermint
  • Rooibos
  • Red Berry Crush
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Handpicked blends

Popular blends

Brodies Breakfast Tea box of 20 tea bags in red and white packaging
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Brodies Breakfast Tea
£2.45
Box of Brodies Green Tea with Lemon tea bags
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Green Tea with Lemon, 20 Tea Bags
£2.95
Brodies Earl Grey with Cornflower Petals, box of 15 pyramid tea bags, front
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Earl Grey with Cornflower Petals, Pyramid Tea Bags
£5.45
Brodies Green Tea with Japanese Cherry, box of 15 pyramid tea bags, front
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Green Tea with Japanese Cherry
£5.45
Brodies Royal Scottish Loose Leaf Tea Gift Tin, front of tin
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Royal Scottish Loose Leaf Tea Gift Tin, 100g
£12.00
Brodies Scottish Breakfast Pyramid Gift Tin, front of tin
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Scottish Breakfast Pyramid Tea Gift Tin
£12.00
Brodies Scottish Afternoon Tea drum of 50 tea bags
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Scottish Afternoon Tea Drum, 50 Tea Bags
£6.00
Brodies Famous Edinburgh Tea, box of 100 tea bags illustrated with the Edinburgh skyline
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Famous Edinburgh Tea, 100 Tea Bags
£3.90

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the Breakfast Tea pioneers

The original Scottish recipe crafted for morning traditions, now enjoyed around the world.

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Bringing the finest Scottish coffee and tea around the globe.