Description

Macofa Premium Leaf Tea uses whole, unbroken leaves rather than broken grades or granules. Less surface area means slower extraction and a gentler cup — more aroma, more complexity, less of the sharp tannic edge you get from CTC.

Who it's for: For anyone who drinks tea plain or with a splash of milk and wants to actually taste the leaf. The grade to reach for when you're making tea for a guest rather than rushing a morning cup.

Taste profile: Aromatic and layered with a bright copper liquor. Floral and malty notes that broken grades lose in processing.

How to enjoy it: One heaped teaspoon per cup, water just off the boil, steep 4 to 5 minutes. Best drunk plain or with a little milk
— heavy milk and sugar mask what you're paying for.

Ingredients: 100% Black Tea (whole leaf)

Allergen info: Packed in a facility that also handles nuts and milk products.

Shelf life: Best before 12 months from packing. Store in an airtight container away from moisture, sunlight, and strong odours.

FAQs

What's the difference between leaf tea and tea powder?

Leaf tea keeps the leaf whole; powder and CTC grades break it down. Whole leaf brews slower and lighter, with more aroma and complexity. If you want a stronger, faster cup, our Macofa Tea Powder CTC is the better fit.

Should I add milk?

A small splash is fine. Heavy milk overwhelms the aroma — if you take your tea strong and milky, CTC or BOP will serve you better and cost less.

Why does it take longer to brew?

Whole leaves have less exposed surface, so extraction is slower. Give it 4 to 5 minutes rather than the 2 to 3 you'd use for CTC.

Can I reuse the leaves?

Yes — whole leaf holds up to a second infusion, though the cup will be lighter.

Is this the same tea as your BOP powder?

Same origin, different grade. BOP is the broken version of this leaf, brewing stronger and faster.

Do you deliver across India?

Yes — free delivery across India with no minimum order.