Once upon a time in 2006, two friends, Nick and Louise, sat down over a cup of tea and realised something shocking: most people had forgotten what real tea tastes like. The supermarket shelves were full of dusty little tea bags, filled with tiny broken leaves and artificial flavours. The rich, full taste of whole leaf tea was missing.
They decided to change that.
And so, Teapigs was born - a brand with one clear mission: to get everyone drinking proper tea again. Not in a fancy, intimidating way, but in a fun, easy, and friendly way.
They filled big, biodegradable tea temples with whole leaves, herbs, flowers, and spices - ingredients so fresh and natural, they didn’t need any artificial flavours. These tea temples gave the leaves space to dance in hot water, releasing their true flavour just like loose leaf tea, but without the mess.
From day one, Teapigs cared about more than just what was in the cup. They joined the Ethical Tea Partnership, worked with Rainforest Alliance certified gardens, and supported a wonderful community project in Rwanda. They made sure their packaging was kind to the planet, too.
The teas spoke for themselves - bold, fragrant, and full of character. Word spread. Soon, Teapigs went from a little UK brand to a global favourite, loved in cafés, hotels, and kitchens all over the world. Along the way, they won over 150 Great Taste Awards, proving that their passion for tea was more than just talk.
Today, every cup of Teapigs is a little reminder of what tea should be: pure, simple, and made with love.
