Decaffeinated / Caffeine-free

Decaffeinated/Caffeine-Free Tea

There are many reasons why people may want to choose a decaffeinated or caffeine-free beverage rather than a caffeinated one. Caffeine is an alkaloid that occurs naturally in the leaves, fruits and seeds of many different plant species; cocoa beans, tea leaves, coffee beans and kola nuts being the most well known examples. Although caffeine is considered safe for consumption, and offers positive benefits in respect of its energising effects, consuming too much caffeine has been known to be the cause of some unpleasant side-effects. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, and negative effects include anxiety, raised blood pressure, rapid heart rate, digestive problems, headaches and insomnia. Some people may be particularly sensitive to caffeine, and pregnant women and nursing mothers are advised to limit their intake.

If you’re one of those people who prefer to avoid or limit caffeinated beverages for health reasons, or you decide to go for a caffeine detox, or just want a good night’s sleep, Tea-Direct has a multitude of decaffeinated and caffeine-free alternatives, from decaf loose leaf black teas and decaf green teas to caffeine-free herbal teas and fruit tisanes.

Teas made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis plants will contain caffeine, but they can be decaffeinated in a number of ways, the most natural and safe being methods that use water processing or carbon dioxide (CO2). Tea-Direct has a great selection of decaffeinated loose leaf teas that have been produced safely, using naturally occurring CO2 combined with high pressure and temperature, to extract caffeine without the use of nasty chemicals. You can read more about the methods of tea decaffeination here: Your Complete Guide to Decaffeinated Tea.

Decaf teas will still contain trace amounts of caffeine as no decaffeination method can remove it completely, but for a tea to be classed as ‘decaffeinated’ it must contain less than 2.5% of the original caffeine content.

Below, you will find a selection of our quality decaffeinated loose leaf teas, that are as flavoursome and refreshing as their caffeinated counterparts:

• Decaffeinated Fannings Tea

  Made with fine and fragrant Ceylon fannings, Decaffeinated Fannings Tea has all the flavour of a fine Kenya PF tea, but without the caffeine. A wonderful robust brew that yields a dark amber colour when infused.

• Decaffeinated Irish Breakfast Tea

  This delicious black tea is decaffeinated at the green leaf stage, and reveals sumptuous malty flavours and rosy notes. A great beverage to start the day with.

• Earl Grey Decaffeinated Tea

  A decaf Earl Grey that is perfect for those Earl Grey tea lovers who would like to drink this fragrant tea in the evenings without it affecting their sleep. It is made from high quality Ceylon black tea and natural bergamot oil.

• Decaffeinated Sencha Green Tea

  A light and delicate decaf green tea, sourced from Hunan in China, and made with sencha leaves grown at 3500ft above sea level. This smooth and well-rounded tea reveals fresh, grassy notes, and can be enjoyed throughout the day.

  Decaffeinated English Breakfast Tea Pyramid Tea Bags

  These biodegradable, silky smooth pyramid tea bags are filled with luxury black tea made from flowery pekoe leaves. They reveal light, floral flavours and fruity notes, and offer a convenient way to make a refreshing brew, whether it’s at home, at work, or for when you travel.