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Aldi vs Tesco Own-Brand Tea

Budget supermarket tea battle: Aldi's own brand vs Tesco's range. Can you get good tea without paying brand premiums?

We blind-tested own-brand teas from both supermarkets against each other and branded alternatives.

Aldi vs Tesco Tea
Winner
Aldi Diplomat

1. Aldi Diplomat Gold

★★★★★ (Best Budget)

Aldi's Diplomat tea is surprisingly good—genuine flavour, with a hint of malitness and decent body at rock-bottom prices.

Pros:
  • Excellent value
  • Good flavour
  • Great quality
Cons:
  • Basic packaging
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Runner Up
Tesco Gold

2. Tesco Gold

★★★★☆ (Good Option)

Tesco's Gold black tea bags is decent but doesn't quite match Aldi's Diplomat for flavour, body and all round quality.

Pros:
  • Widely available
  • Decent taste
  • Convenient
Cons:
  • Less flavour than Aldi
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Best Green Tea
Aldi Diplomat Green Tea Bags

3. Aldi Diplomat Green Tea Bags

★★★★☆ (Budget Green)

Aldi's green tea bags offer decent quality at an unbeatable price point—light, grassy flavour without bitterness when brewed correctly.

Pros:
  • Exceptional value
  • Clean, grassy taste
  • Not bitter
Cons:
  • Less nuanced than premium
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Best Herbal
Tesco Pure Peppermint Infusion

4. Tesco Pure Peppermint Infusion 20 Bags

★★★★☆ (Best Herbal)

Tesco's own-brand peppermint is surprisingly punchy—strong mint flavour that rivals Pukka at a fraction of the price.

Pros:
  • Strong mint flavour
  • Caffeine-free
  • Great value
Cons:
  • Limited herbal range
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Best Decaf
Aldi Diplomat Decaf Tea Bags

5. Aldi Diplomat Decaf Tea Bags 80 Pack

★★★★☆ (Best Budget Decaf)

Aldi's decaf holds up surprisingly well—retains good flavour despite caffeine removal. Best value decaf on the market.

Pros:
  • Retains flavour well
  • Cheapest decaf available
  • Good for evenings
Cons:
  • Slightly thinner than regular
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Best Premium
Tesco Finest English Breakfast Tea

6. Tesco Finest English Breakfast 50 Bags

★★★★☆ (Budget Premium)

Tesco Finest English Breakfast uses better quality Assam and Kenyan leaves—noticeably more complex than basic own-brand, approaching Twinings territory.

Pros:
  • Rich, malty flavour
  • Quality leaf blend
  • Half the price of premium brands
Cons:
  • Only 50 bags per box
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