Decaffeinated / Caffeine-free
- Boysenberry Fruit TisaneA sweet and refreshing blend of boysenberry, orange peel, rosehip, currants, blackberries, hibiscus blossoms and apple pieces that results in a mellow, well-rounded tea that is ideal as a base for iced tea. Naturally caffeine-free, our Boysenberry Fruit Tisane can be enjoyed at any time of day and makes a delightfully refreshing iced tea. Ingredients Hibiscus Blossoms, Apple Bits, Rose Hip Peels, Dwarf Elderberries, Currants (Currants, Anti-Caking Agent: Vegetable Oil (Sunflower)), Black ...
From £12.99 - Pina Colada Fruit TisanePineapple flavours and coconut pieces blend wonderfully with hibiscus blossoms, apple bits and rose hip peels in this sweet and aromatic tea, which is great hot but also makes a fantastic base to a cool and refreshing iced tea. Our Pina Colada Fruit Tisane does not contain any tea, so is naturally caffeine-free, so you can enjoy it at any time of day. Ingredients Apple Bits, Hibiscus Blossoms, Rose Hip Peels, Pineapple Bits, Coconut Flakes, Flavourings, Natural Flavouring Allergens While we ...
From £12.99 - Apple and Lemon Fruit TisaneThis traditional tisane blends sweet Kentish apples, juicy, citrusy lemons, hibiscus blossoms, rose hip peels and orange peels to create the perfect tea for a long summer afternoon. Naturally caffeine-free, our Apple and Lemon Fruit Tisane can be enjoyed at any time of day and makes a delightfully refreshing iced tea. Ingredients Hibiscus Blossoms, Rose Hip Peels, Apple Bits, Orange Peels, Flavourings Allergens While we try to keep to the strictest standards in our treatment of allergens, ...
From £11.99★★★★★1 Review(s) - Mint Rubbed Herbal TeaKnown as an aid for nausea, upset stomachs, poor circulation, rheumatics chills, lack of appetite and influenza, our refreshing and soothing Mint Rubbed Herbal Tea can be enjoyed at any time of day. Made from the dried leaves of the mint plant, which are typically picked, washed and rubbed to release their natural oils and aromas, our Mint Rubbed Herbal Tea is wonderful served hot, but also makes a very refreshing iced tea. Ingredients Herbal Infusion Allergens While we try to keep to the ...
From £9.99★★★★★2 Review(s) - Lemon Verbena Herbal TeaFresh, sweet and full of zesty lemon flavour, this is made from the cut leaves of the Lemon Verbena herb from Morocco. Offering grassy and herbaceous notes, this can be enjoyed all through the day. Made from the leaves of the lemon verbena plant (also known as Aloysia citrodora), native to South America, this tea is said to aid digestion. The lemon verbena plant has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, and it is also believed to reduce inflammation and promote relaxation. ...
From £14.99★★★★★1 Review(s) - Rooibos Chilli TeaThis full and fruity tea is made from a lovely blend of rooibos tea, rosebuds, safflower, chillies, carrot flakes and peony petals, and offers up surprising and punchy notes of chilli, warm and rich flavours, and exciting aromas that are guaranteed to perk you up first thing in the day. Rooibos is a naturally caffeine-free drink that is sourced from the Aspalathus linearis, a plant that is indigenous to South Africa’s Cederberg Mountains, located north of Cape Town. The name ‘Rooibos’ is ...
From £12.99★★★★★2 Review(s) - Christmas Cookie Fruit TisaneA warm and flavoursome blend of spicy black tea, vibrant orange and sweet cream, Christmas Cookie makes for a great Winter treat that can be enjoyed all through the day. Naturally caffeine-free, our Christmas Cookie Tisane can be enjoyed at any time of day and makes a delightfully refreshing iced tea. Ingredients Hibiscus, Rose Hips, Apple Pieces, Orange Peel, Flavouring Allergens While we try to keep to the strictest standards in our treatment of allergens, please be aware that our factory ...
From £12.99 - Orange Grapefruit Wellness Fruit TisaneThis fresh and vibrant blend of orange and grapefruit reveals sweet and slightly sour notes of apples, blackberry, hibiscus and eucalyptus leaf, resulting in a tart, citrusy and well-balanced tea, packed full of fruity notes and lovely aromas. Includes apple pieces, carrot flakes, blackberry leaves, eucalyptus pieces, hibiscus blossoms and lemon grass. Naturally caffeine-free, our Orange Grapefruit Wellness Tisane can be enjoyed at any time of day and makes a delightfully refreshing iced ...
From £11.99 - Strawberry Cream Fruit TisanePacked full of fresh strawberry flavours and sweet vanilla, Strawberry and Cream Tisane is perfect for the Summer, and makes for a rich, indulgent treat that can be enjoyed at any time of day. Includes apple bits, hibiscus blossoms, rose hip peels and strawberry bits. Naturally caffeine-free, our Strawberry Cream Tisane can be enjoyed at any time of day and makes a delightfully refreshing iced tea. Ingredients Apple Bits, Hibiscus Blossoms, Rose Hip Peels, Dwarf Elderberries, Beetroot Bits, ...
From £11.99 - Tropicana Fruit TisaneDelicious served both hot and cold, Tropicana is a sweet, well-rounded tea that is caffeine-free and full of vitamin C. Includes apple bits, hibiscus blossoms, rose hip peels, orange peels, rose blossom leaves, mallow blossoms, marigold blossoms and cornflower blossoms. Naturally caffeine-free, our Tropicana Tisane can be enjoyed at any time of day and makes a delightfully refreshing iced tea. Ingredients Apple Bits, Hibiscus Blossoms, Rose Hip Peels, Orange Peels, Flavourings, Rose Blossom ...
From £11.99★★★★★3 Review(s) - Decaffeinated Sencha Green TeaMade from Chinese sencha leaves, this light and delicate green tea is very refreshing and can be enjoyed at any time of day. Our Decaffeinated Sencha Green tea is decaffeinated naturally through the CO2 method, using no chemicals. Sencha tea is rich in antioxidants, which may help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals, and contains compounds that have been shown to promote heart health and boost the immune system. Ingredients Decaffeinated Green Tea Allergens While we try ...
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Your Guide to Decaffeinated and Caffeine-Free Tea
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.
Herbal Teas, Fruit Tisanes and Rooibos
As well as black and green decaffeinated teas, Tea-Direct has an exciting selection of caffeine-free herbal teas, fruit tisanes, and rooibos tea varieties. Unlike teas produced from the leaves of Camellia sinensis plants, most herbal teas are made from plants that have never had caffeine in them, so can therefore be classed as ‘caffeine-free’.
Below are a few examples:
- Herbal teas are infusions that can be made with a variety of ingredients from plants, that may include dried fruits, flowers, leaves, seeds, roots, herbs and spices.
- The calming nature of Chamomile Herbal Tea is one of the reasons it’s often the beverage of choice for unwinding with at the end of the day. Made with dried chamomile flowers, it yields a smooth, honey-like sweetness and delicate floral notes.
- Fruit tisanes are composed of dried fruits or fruit peelings, sometimes with the addition of other ingredients such as flower petals or blossoms. Refreshing and light, they can be enjoyed at any time of day, and some are delicious when iced. Apple and Lemon Fruit Tisane is a blend of sweet Kentish apples and juicy, citrusy lemons, orange and rose hip peels and hibiscus blossoms. The perfect thirst quencher to enjoy on a warm summer’s day.
- Rooibos is a naturally caffeine-free herbal plant that grows in South Africa’s beautiful Cederberg Mountain area. Made from the soft, needle-like leaves of the plant, Aspalathus linearis, the flavour of rooibos tea lends itself well to be blended with other ingredients, to create a wide variety of caffeine-free choices. Rooibos Orange and Eucalyptus Tea is one such example, made from rooibos tea, Australian eucalyptus leaves, orange peel and orange blossoms. It offers wonderful fruity notes and a fresh menthol aroma.
You can browse our extensive range of teas with zero or minimal caffeine content here.