1. Aldi Diplomat Gold
Aldi's Diplomat tea is surprisingly good—genuine flavour, with a hint of malitness and decent body at rock-bottom prices.
- Excellent value
- Good flavour
- Great quality
- Basic packaging
2. Tesco Gold
Tesco's Gold black tea bags is decent but doesn't quite match Aldi's Diplomat for flavour, body and all round quality.
- Widely available
- Decent taste
- Convenient
- Less flavour than Aldi
3. Aldi Diplomat Green Tea Bags
Aldi's green tea bags offer decent quality at an unbeatable price point—light, grassy flavour without bitterness when brewed correctly.
- Exceptional value
- Clean, grassy taste
- Not bitter
- Less nuanced than premium
4. Tesco Pure Peppermint Infusion 20 Bags
Tesco's own-brand peppermint is surprisingly punchy—strong mint flavour that rivals Pukka at a fraction of the price.
- Strong mint flavour
- Caffeine-free
- Great value
- Limited herbal range
5. Aldi Diplomat Decaf Tea Bags 80 Pack
Aldi's decaf holds up surprisingly well—retains good flavour despite caffeine removal. Best value decaf on the market.
- Retains flavour well
- Cheapest decaf available
- Good for evenings
- Slightly thinner than regular
6. Tesco Finest English Breakfast 50 Bags
Tesco Finest English Breakfast uses better quality Assam and Kenyan leaves—noticeably more complex than basic own-brand, approaching Twinings territory.
- Rich, malty flavour
- Quality leaf blend
- Half the price of premium brands
- Only 50 bags per box
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