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🐎 Chinese New Year Gifts 🐎

  • White Magic - Famous Milk Oolong
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • White Tea - Assorted Teabags
    $37.00
    $37.00
  • Pu-Erh - Chinese Collection
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • White Moon - Famous Milk Oolong
    $23.50
    $23.50
  • Milk Oolong - Chinese Collection
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • Summer Tea - Green Tea with Wild Strawberries
    $23.50
    $23.50
  • Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea - Chinese Collection
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • White Tea
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • White Tea
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • White Tea
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • Jasmine Green Tea - Chinese Collection
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • White Tea
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • White Moon - Famous Milk Oolong
    $23.50
    $23.50
  • Gift Card
    $10.00
    $10.00

🛒 30% OFF Weekly Specials 🛍️ - automatic discount at checkout

  • Christmas - Music Box - Black Tea with Pineapple and Ginger
    $38.00
    $38.00
  • SALE!!! DARJEELING - 30% OFF at Checkout
    $27.50
    $27.50
  • Carton Canister - Winter Night's Dream -
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Melon & Banana
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • Brew La La Tea - Organic Ginger Mint (Caffeine-Free)
    $18.50
    $18.50
  • Carton Canister - Winter Night's Dream -
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Golden Crescent - Premium Strong Brew English Breakfast ($5.25 at checkout)
    $7.50
    $7.50
  • Brew La La Tea - Organic Ginger Hibiscus (Caffeine-Free)
    $18.50
    $18.50
  • SALE!!! Ceylon Premium
    $23.50
    $23.50
  • Gin&Tonic Tea (non-alcoholic) - Earl Grey ($18.20 at checkout)
    $26.00
    $26.00
  • Pyramid Teabags Earl Grey - 2020, 2024 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK ($25.20 automatic discount at checkout)
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Pyramid Teabags English Breakfast - 2020 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK ($25.20 automatic discount at checkout)
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Teabook
    $38.00
    $38.00
  • Gin&Tonic Tea (non-alcoholic) - Berries - Blue Tea ($18.20 at checkout)
    $26.00
    $26.00
  • Gin&Tonic Tea (non-alcoholic) - Mint ($18.20 at checkout)
    $26.00
    $26.00
  • Earrings made from Basilur tins
    $25.00
    $25.00
  • Brew La La Tea - Organic Ginger Lemon with Green Tea
    $18.50
    $18.50
  • Brew La La Tea - Organic Turmeric Peach (Caffeine-Free)
    $18.50
    $18.50
  • White Moon - Famous Milk Oolong
    $23.50
    $23.50
  • Caramel Dream - 2021 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK
    $23.50
    $23.50
  • Earl Grey & Mandarin Green Tea
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • Apple & Vanilla Green Tea
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • Teabook
    $38.00
    $38.00
  • Brew La La Tea - Organic Honey Lemon with Green Tea
    $18.50
    $18.50
  • Brew La La Tea - Organic Chamomile Lemon with Green Tea
    $18.50
    $18.50
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🎁 GIFTS COLLECTION 🎁

  • Earl Grey Green Tea - Assorted
    $22.00
    $22.00
  • Serene Blooms - Floral Dream Black Tea
    $20.50
    $20.50
  • Serene Blooms - Petal Harmony Black Tea
    $20.50
    $20.50
  • Serene Blooms - Secret Bloom Black Tea
    $20.50
    $20.50
  • Serene Blooms - Sweet Treats Green Tea
    $20.50
    $20.50
  • Floral Harmony - Rosy Orange Green Tea
    $18.50
    $18.50
  • Floral Harmony - Velvet Peach Green Tea
    $18.50
    $18.50
  • Floral Harmony - Lavender Berry Green Tea
    $18.50
    $18.50
  • Floral Harmony - Cherry Blossom Green Tea
    $18.50
    $18.50
  • Gin&Tonic Tea (non-alcoholic) - Berries - Blue Tea ($18.20 at checkout)
    $26.00
    $26.00
  • Fruity Fusions - No Hibiscus
    $11.00
    $11.00
  • Assorted Packet -
    $10.50
    $10.50
  • Wine Tea (non-alcoholic) - Majestic Red
    $24.50
    $24.50
  • Wine Tea (non-alcoholic) - Berry Serenade
    $24.50
    $24.50
  • Story Of Magic -
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Story Of Magic -
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Gallery -
    $24.50
    $24.50
  • Cold Brew - Assorted Teabags
    $10.50
    $10.50
  • Bouquet - Assorted Teabags
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Earl Grey Assorted
    $10.50
    $10.50
  • Vintage Blossoms - Assorted Teabags
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Wine Tea (non-alcoholic) - Alpine Blanc - Soursop & Grape
    $24.50
    $24.50
  • Wine Tea (non-alcoholic) - Frosted Wine Green Tea
    $24.50
    $24.50
  • Pink Present
    $23.50
    $23.50
  • Citrus Bliss - 2022 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK
    $17.50
    $17.50
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🎄Christmas Collection 2025🎄 - 20% OFF (automatic discount at checkout)

  • Advent Calendar - White / Blue
    $33.00
    $33.00
  • Alpine Lake - Masala Chai with Orange Flower - Infinite Moments
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • Assorted Packet -
    $10.50
    $10.50
  • Basilur
    $14.00
    $14.00
  • Basilur
    $14.00
    $14.00
  • Basilur
    $14.00
    $14.00
  • Carton Canister - Winter Night's Dream -
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Carton Canister - Winter Night's Dream -
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Christmas - Music Box - Black Tea with Pineapple and Ginger
    $38.00
    $38.00
  • Dream Time
    $12.50
    $12.50
  • Dream Time
    $12.50
    $12.50
  • Dream Time
    $12.50
    $12.50
  • Festive Collection -
    $27.00
    $27.00
  • Festive Collection -
    $27.00
    $27.00
  • Festive Collection -
    $27.00
    $27.00
  • Festive Evening - Black Tea
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • Frosty Day - Black Tea with Cranberries and Mango
    $18.50
    $18.50
  • Frosty Night - Black Tea with Berberries and Rosehip
    $18.50
    $18.50
  • Gallery -
    $24.50
    $24.50
  • Gallery -
    $24.50
    $24.50
  • Gallery -
    $24.50
    $24.50
  • Gold Present - Black Tea with Jasmine & Coconut Flakes
    $23.50
    $23.50
  • Large Metal Teabook -
    $34.00
    $34.00
  • Mini Metal Teabook -
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Mini Metal Teabook -
    $19.00
    $19.00
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🎁 Tea Books Collection - Perfect Gifts for Teachers, Caregivers, Nannies 🎁

  • Winter Berries - Assorted Teabags
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Asia Breakfast Tea - Assorted Teabags - One Blend with Anise for Liquorice Fans
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • White Tea - Assorted Teabags
    $37.00
    $37.00
  • Vintage Blossoms - Assorted Teabags
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Collection №1 - Assorted Teabags in Metal Tin
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Specialty Classics - Assorted Teabags in Metal Tin
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Oriental №1 - Assorted Teabags in Metal Tin
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Oriental №2 - Assorted Teabags in Metal Tin
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Magic Fruits - Assorted Teabags in Metal Tin
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Bouquet - Assorted Teabags
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Fruity Delight - Assorted Teabags in Metal Tin
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Summer Fiesta - Assorted Teabags in Metal Tin
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Large Metal Teabook -
    $34.00
    $34.00
  • Mini Metal Teabook - Love Story 1 - Ceylon Green Tea
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Mini Metal Teabook - Love Story 2 - Ceylon Green Tea with Black Tea
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Mini Metal Teabook - Love Story 3 - Ceylon Green Tea
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Mini Metal Teabook - Earl Grey
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Mini Metal Teabook - Tower Of London - Pure English Breakfast Tea, no additives
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Mini Metal Teabook -
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Mini Metal Teabook -
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Mini Metal Teabook - Jasmine Dream
    $22.00
    $22.00
  • Mini Metal Teabook - Passion Tropica
    $22.00
    $22.00
  • Mini Metal Teabook - Rose Fantasy
    $22.00
    $22.00
  • Gift Card
    $10.00
    $10.00
  • Mini Metal Teabook -
    $19.00
    $19.00
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Award Winning Teas

  • English Breakfast - 2020 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK
    $19.90
    $19.90
  • Earl Grey - 2020, 2024 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK
    $17.50
    $16.50
  • Persian Earl Grey - 2024 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK
    $6.50
    $6.50
  • Magic Nights - 2024 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK
    $23.50
    $23.50
  • Caramel Dream - 2021 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK
    $23.50
    $23.50
  • Autumn Tea - Black Tea with Maple flavour - 2020 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • Cream Fantasy - 2020 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • Citrus Bliss - 2022 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • White Tea
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • White Tea
    $17.50
    $17.50
  • Wild Rose - 2 for $10 - 2022 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK
    $6.50
    $6.50
  • Pyramid Teabags English Breakfast - 2020 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK ($25.20 automatic discount at checkout)
    $36.00
    $36.00
  • Pyramid Teabags Earl Grey - 2020, 2024 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK ($25.20 automatic discount at checkout)
    $36.00
    $36.00

  • Teabook Metal Caddy

  • Enjoy Classical Tea Selection in Style
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  • English Breakfast - Following Tradition

  • 2020 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK
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  • Tea Presenter in Paper Box

  • Affordable Classical Selection - 6 blends under one lid
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  • Sencha Green Tea

  • Never goes bitter and Very high in Antioxidants
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  • Earl Grey for True Bergamot Connoisseurs

  • 2020 & 2024 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK
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  • English Afternoon - Following Tradition

  • An English tradition started around 1840 by Duchess Anna Maria, wife of the 7th Duke of Bedford. Perfect as an afternoon tea, this is bright in colour with a brisk and refreshing flavour.
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Teabook Metal Caddy

Enjoy Classical Tea Selection in Style Explore

English Breakfast - Following Tradition

2020 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK Explore

Tea Presenter in Paper Box

Affordable Classical Selection - 6 blends under one lid Explore

Sencha Green Tea

Never goes bitter and Very high in Antioxidants Explore

Earl Grey for True Bergamot Connoisseurs

2020 & 2024 Winner at Great Taste Awards UK Explore

English Afternoon - Following Tradition

An English tradition started around 1840 by Duchess Anna Maria, wife of the 7th Duke of Bedford. Perfect as an afternoon tea, this is bright in colour with a brisk and refreshing flavour. Explore

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The finest herbal infusions

Tipson teas are Certified Organic and come in a variety of blends for the discerning tea aficionado. Tipson teas aren’t just delicious. Our teas put the strength of Mother Nature in your cup. Replenish your body with simple teas steeped in 5,000 years of tradition. Our teas are packed full of essential nutrition to fuel your body.

Why Tipson Tea?

Tipson is a premier tea exporter based in Sri Lanka. We’re a modern company steeped in 5,000 years of tradition. We balance old-world tea harvesting practices with innovative flavors and blends, bringing ancient wisdom back into the modern world. Enjoy the traditional flavor of Ceylon tea harvested from the luscious tea gardens of Sri Lanka. Tipson’s team has years of expertise in selecting tea blends to fuel and heal the human body.

You've Met You're Match(a)

Tipson's Matcha teas are an expertly blended collection of delicious teas that are as invigorating and good for you as they taste. Enjoyed for many centuries in ancient Japan, matcha is a concentrated green tea made from the whole tea leaf ground into a powder.

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Where to buy:

Gastronomy in Albany, Auckland 10am-6pm every day - 19/270 Oteha Valley Road, Albany, Auckland 0632; 027 678 9550