Where to Buy Loose-Leaf Tea Online
Where can you buy loose-leaf tea online? You can buy it here, at Madeline's. Our Tea collection carries loose-leaf black, green, herbal, and flavored blends from independent US tea makers, sold by the pouch so you can pick the styles you want. Because Madeline's is a marketplace, you can order teas from several makers in one cart and build a home tea bar in a single order.
Loose-leaf tea uses whole or large-cut leaves rather than the fine dust packed into most standard tea bags, which gives more flavor and lets you steep multiple cups from the same leaves. The picks below come from named US makers like Beach House Teas and The Natural Mama Co. All picks are real and in stock.
Loose-leaf tea you can order right now
- Beach House Earl Grey (from $16): A classic bergamot black tea. The everyday morning pick for Earl Grey drinkers.
- Beach House Green (from $16): A light, clean green tea for a lower-caffeine cup any time of day.
- Beach House Rooibos (from $16): A caffeine-free South African red tea, naturally smooth and good in the evening.
- Blueberry Beach Breeze (from $16): A caffeine-free fruit and herbal blend that also makes a good iced tea.
- Beach House Chamomile (from $12): A single-note caffeine-free chamomile for winding down at night.
- Lavender Earl Grey Tea (from $15.75): Earl Grey with floral lavender worked in, a softer twist on the classic.
- Wild Blackberry Truffle (from $17): A dessert-style flavored black tea with berry and cocoa notes.
- Black Currant (from $12): A fruit-forward black tea, bold enough to drink hot or over ice.
- Chocolate Mint (from $8): A mint and cocoa black tea that works as an after-dinner cup.
Browse every blend in the Tea collection.
How to choose loose-leaf tea
- Pick by caffeine and time of day. Black teas like Earl Grey are best in the morning, green teas are lighter, and herbal or rooibos blends are caffeine-free for the evening.
- Start with a style you already like. If you drink Earl Grey or chamomile from tea bags, a loose-leaf version of the same style is the easiest upgrade.
- You need a way to strain the leaves. A basket infuser, a teapot with a strainer, or reusable filter bags all work. Loose leaf gives you more control over strength.
- Buy a size you will drink. Tea is best within several months to a year of opening, so a standard pouch is a sensible first buy for a new flavor.
- For a gift, choose two or three blends. A small set of loose-leaf teas across black, green, and herbal makes a useful gift for a tea drinker.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to buy loose-leaf tea online?
A curated marketplace like Madeline's is a practical option, because it gathers loose-leaf tea from several independent US makers so you can shop by style and order together. The Tea collection includes black, green, herbal, rooibos, and flavored loose-leaf blends.
What is the difference between loose-leaf tea and tea bags?
Loose-leaf tea uses whole or large-cut leaves, while most standard tea bags hold finely broken leaves and dust. The larger leaf in loose tea has more room to unfurl, which generally means more flavor and the ability to re-steep. Our guide on loose-leaf vs bagged tea covers the details.
How do I store loose-leaf tea?
Keep loose-leaf tea in an airtight container away from light, heat, moisture, and strong odors. Stored well, it holds its flavor for many months. See our guide on how to store loose-leaf tea.
How much loose-leaf tea do I use per cup?
A common starting point is about one teaspoon of loose-leaf tea per cup, steeped in hot water for the time the blend recommends, then strained. Adjust the amount and steep time to taste.
Which loose-leaf tea is caffeine-free?
Herbal blends and rooibos are naturally caffeine-free, including options like Beach House Rooibos, Beach House Chamomile, and Blueberry Beach Breeze. Black and green teas contain caffeine.