Portsmouth 500 Tea Bags

Consider our exclusive Portsmouth Tea if you like a “hearty brew”. It boasts strong malty flavours with sweet undertones like no other, making it exceptionally popular among Tea Connoisseurs in not just Portsmouth, or Hampshire, or even England, but around the world. This Tea owes its origins to Zimbabwe in Africa and the state of Assam in India.

Two continents collide to make this blend, which is just one of the many reasons why The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company are so proud to now stock it. We’re likewise proud of the fact that all of our Teas, as well as our Coffees, are packed fresh to order here in our Kent-based factory, which guarantees not only quality, but also consistency.

Best of all, this Black Tea can offer health benefits to the avid consumer, providing they also eat healthily and exercise frequently. Studies suggest that Black Tea can enhance cognitive function, potentially reducing the risks of developing dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. Furthermore, it can lower “bad” LDL Cholesterol, thus improving cardiovascular health. And if that wasn’t enough, it can also support the immune system, reduce blood pressure and even boost the metabolism, thus enabling the body to burn fat quicker and more efficiently.

Whatever your reason for choosing Portsmouth 500 Tea Bags, you’ve chosen outstandingly well. Bring it home and share it with your family today. Alternatively, enjoy its smooth, refreshing taste to yourself, with Portsmouth Tea being a perfect brew morning, afternoon or evening. The convenience of having one’s Tea in Tea Bag form cannot be overstated. When life seems too busy and you just “never seem to have the time”, our Portsmouth 500 Tea Bags will make it all a bit easier.

Type of Tea: Loose Leaf Black Tea.

Origin: Zimbabwe, Africa and Assam, India.

Brewing Instructions: Brew using freshly boiled water and infuse for 3 to 5 minutes.

How to Serve: This Tea tastes best as it is, although some choose to add milk/sugar, honey or lemon.

Tasting Notes: Portsmouth Tea consists of defined sweet notes and a malty aftertaste.

Colour in Cup: Coppery liquor, light in tone.

Health Benefits: New research has surfaced as part of a collaborative study conducted in conjunction with the College of Dentistry at the University of Iowa and the Institute of Odontology at Göteborg University in Sweden. It discovered that, believe it or not, Black Tea can improve oral health! But how? The polyphenolic compounds present in Black Tea, including Portsmouth Tea, can kill or suppress cavity-causing bacteria from either growing or producing acid. It can also affect the bacterial enzymes and prevent the formation of the sticky-like material that binds plaque to teeth.