London Cuppa English Breakfast Tea | 440 Bags | Premium Black, Full-Bodied British Tea

So I really have been drinking London cuppa tea for years now. When they changed over from round bags to square bags it has totally thrown me off. I kept thinking the square bags were not the same and that there must be a difference. Today while cleaning out my tea cupboard I found another couple bags of the round London Cuppa I decided to do a side-by-side comparison to put my mind at ease or to confirm that they were different. Now mind you I am no scientist. I put each bag in a mason jar added the same amount of water and gave it a full five minutes to determine the outcome. In the first minute the round bag was noticeably different and darker brew. I thought for sure it was a positive test For trickery. I let it brew the full five minutes and there was no difference. I am thinking that the shape of the bag affects the way a brews and then just giving it a little bit more time makes them equal in color. The round on flavor comparison was a little more bitter but that could be that the bag is older. I did like the bitter flavor more and it does remind me of they way the use to be. Maybe the tea leaves are nicer and kinder in the square bags. I do prefer angst ridden bitter leaves they match my soul so much better.I understand why they went to square bags there’s less waste of tea bag material. I do so for some reason still miss the round ones though.

Once upon a time I dated a Brit who taught me to appreciate tea that actually has some flavor and body, which teas "blended for the American palate" do not have, and also how to make it (the water MUST be BOILING when poured over the bags). And once you know what tea SHOULD be, you can't ever go back. I was spending a fortune getting various brands from importers when I tripped over London Cuppa at TJMaxx and bought a box...After I'd made the first cup I went back and bought every box they had...and continued to do that every time I saw it at TJMaxx till I found the 440 bag pack at an importer. Their price was good, but their shipping charge was outrageous! I was about to order again from them anyway till it occurred to me to check Amazon (what the heck, they have everything else!)--and there it was, even eligible for free super saver shipping! Woohoo! :)My only quibble with the 440 count bag is that, unlike other English tea brands, the tea bags aren't in 40 or 80 count air tight pouches. 440 bags is a LOT of tea bags, and tea deteriorates when not stored in air tight conditions for any length of time. But I have a Food Saver and a Fresh Saver (vacuum baggers for frozen and fresh foods), so I repack it myself in bags of 80 and keep those in the big bag in the pantry (yes, those bags ARE expensive, but they're re-useable). When I open a pouch it goes into a sealable tin by the stove.If you like GOOD strong black tea, you'll love London Cuppa. And Amazon has it for the best price.

I’ve been buying Cuppa London tea for years. Initially I purchased it at a specialty shop that sells British goods and later started ordering it on Amazon. I recently ordered the large size of 440 Cuppa London tea bags only because Amazon no longer offers smaller quantities. The 1st thing I noticed is the tea bags are no longer round, they are square. Okay, maybe that’s not a big deal; however, when I compared the amount of tea in the new square tea bag to the amount in the old round tea bag there’s approx one third less tea (leaves) in each square tea bag. I now have to use 2 square tea bags instead of a single round one to get a similar strength pot of tea. Shrink-flation!! Did they assume customers wouldn’t notice? I’m very disappointed in their tactic and in the strength of the tea. In general it seems less full-bodied than it used to be. I won’t be ordering again. And I’m certain the Brits would not choose this tea!

I have enjoyed this tea for over 15 years and am very disappointed not to have the round bags. I purchased a 440 count bag of the square ones and the taste and strength is nothing compared to the round bags. I wish I could return what I have left-which is a lot. I may have to double up in order to get the taste and strength I am used to.

I enjoy the flavor of Cuppa black tea. So much so that I ordered a bag of 440 round bags. When I got the bag I could smell the scent of delicious tea. I was somewhat concerned because that meant the bag was not air tight. When I opened the bag I was disappointed to see 440 little square teabags instead of the lovely round bags, plus there was tea dust all over the inside of the bag as if some of the bags had burst open. It is not returnable. But I intend to drink the tea. Bummed.

Londoncuppa is a mild black tea that is perfect hot or cold!

Disappointed in this large multi pack. Tea does not come in round bags like I had received in the past, they are square and just piled into a big plastic bag. I also found the flavor different, not as strong as previous London Cuppa Tea I have had. I have to use two teabags to get a strong enough flavor. I would not buy this again.