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Decaf tea?

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CalicoPusscat · 08/02/2025 09:19

I found out quite violently that I cannot take caffeine for now.

Luckily I like herbal tea and water but sometimes I do just want a cup of tea.

I had a browse around earlier and could only spot decaf Twinings earl grey and decaf Yorkshire tea.

Any recommendations?

OP posts:
MsPug · 08/02/2025 09:49

lemongrizzly · 08/02/2025 09:26

You mean rooibos - not nitpicking, just so OP knows what to look for. It existed long before TikTok.

Haha it is the name of the brand

ticktocktea.com/

Allmarbleslost · 08/02/2025 09:51

Yorkshire decaf here. Or Sainsbury's own brand one is nice too.

cliffdiver · 08/02/2025 09:57

Yorkshire decaf, usually 2 teabags at a time though.

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JJZ · 08/02/2025 09:58

I’m a huge tea fan and the only decaf tea I can enjoy is Twinings. It’s actually difficult to tell the difference.

pelagra · 08/02/2025 10:00

Don't buy LIdl decaf - the worst cup of tea I've had. It takes a lot for me to throw food away, but after persisting through half the box I had to chuck the rest.

Tetley is the way to go.

whosaidtha · 08/02/2025 10:11

Yorkshire tea is the only tea worth drinking.
I have the decaf in the evenings just don't leave it sat too long.

Haroldwilson · 08/02/2025 10:12

lemongrizzly · 08/02/2025 09:26

You mean rooibos - not nitpicking, just so OP knows what to look for. It existed long before TikTok.

Its called either red bush or rooibos. Rooibos is Afrikaans for red bush, isn't it?

I know the difference between tick tock and tiktok, thanks

CointreauVersial · 08/02/2025 10:14

I find regular decaf tea a bit tasteless, so I either drink Earl Grey or (most often) Redbush.

CointreauVersial · 08/02/2025 10:15

And yes, I know its proper name is rooibos....

Bimblesalong · 08/02/2025 10:16

Another vote for Yorkshire decaf. Only one that doesn’t come out pale.

EmberAsh · 08/02/2025 10:18

I think you'll have to try yourself and decide which decaf you like. I prefer PG tips or Yorkshire but can't stand Co-op or Clipper.

VenusClapTrap · 08/02/2025 10:21

I’m not supposed to have caffeine. I haven’t found any satisfactory decaf ones though, so following with interest. All the ones mentioned have been too weak for me (even when brewed for a long time). I’ve moved sideways to Turmeric tea instead.

That said, I’m sitting here with a cup of proper tea right now. Needed it this morning.

ginislife · 08/02/2025 10:25

M&S, Co-op Fairtrade & PG Tips are the best.

Newmumhere40 · 08/02/2025 10:25

CalicoPusscat · 08/02/2025 09:19

I found out quite violently that I cannot take caffeine for now.

Luckily I like herbal tea and water but sometimes I do just want a cup of tea.

I had a browse around earlier and could only spot decaf Twinings earl grey and decaf Yorkshire tea.

Any recommendations?

Decaf Yorkshire is all I drink and decaf ille coffee

NotMeNoNo · 08/02/2025 10:26

Decaf Yorkshire tea here. I've not had caffeinated tea for 2 years now so I don't notice any difference, it's like "placebo tea" as it's still strong and has a good taste.

TY78910 · 08/02/2025 10:27

Onthetipofmytonguetoo · 08/02/2025 09:22

I’ve tried them all and have finally settled on Co-op own brand fair trade. I was finding that so many of them - the ‘good’ brands like Clipper made a really weak, anaemic looking cup. Yorkshire decaf is good but then I discovered the Co-op ones on a corner shop dash one night when I realised we’d run out and they’re delicious but also really cheap £1.89 for 80.

I second coop own decaf tea

BestIsWest · 08/02/2025 10:29

Decaf Yorkshire as others have said and I’ll put in a vote for Twinings Earl Grey Decaf It’s ok.

SoapySponge · 08/02/2025 10:31

I don't drink it myself, but a mate who does reckons the cheaper the decaff tea, the better cuppa it makes. Don't buy up-market teas, basically.

Elderflower14 · 08/02/2025 10:34

I'll go along with others, Co op and Yorkshire... Decaf Twinings Earl Grey too!
Clipper is pale and insipid.

ChopstickNovice · 08/02/2025 10:40

Seconding M&S decaf earl grey. I buy 2 boxes at a time!

AuntieDolly · 08/02/2025 11:02

Another vote for co-op own brand - good price too

Raindancer411 · 08/02/2025 11:05

I have had decaf since 2012 and have always had Yorkshire and Tetley. Never like own brands and only difference I found at first was it didn't have the tannin taste.

Nannyfannybanny · 08/02/2025 11:08

Both DH and I tried Tetley decaf and hated it.. trouble is,tea is a very individual taste thing..I have a relative who has fruit tea and I think it's disgusting.

Galliano · 08/02/2025 11:17

A lot comes down to habit I guess but having experimented over 23 years so far of only drinking decaf tea Waitrose essentials is my favourite and also happens to be very cheap

wingsspan · 08/02/2025 11:19

The decaf Twinings English Breakfast is lovely. You just have to leave it a minute or two longer to brew and honestly can't tell the difference.