Our Tea & Coffee Favourites

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Here we share the drinks we genuinely love and recommend for moments of self-care, calm, and gentle daily rituals.

Each section includes our personal top picks with a little sentence on why we enjoy them.

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Before we take a look at our favourite herbal teas, black teas, and coffees, there's some important notes to read below -

Important Disclaimers / Safety Notes:

Black teas and coffees contain caffeine and are not suitable for children or pregnant women. 

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medications, have allergies (e.g. to the mint family or ragweed), or have any existing medical conditions, consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional before consuming herbal teas.

Some herbal teas contain natural compounds and potential allergens. Some herbal teas contain higher levels of potassium, oxalates, or other compounds that may need limiting if you have chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, or follow a restricted diet. Certain herbs can also interact with medications or affect fluid balance and blood pressure.

Many of the teas and coffees featured on this page contain important product information and warnings. Please always read the full product details and warnings carefully before purchasing.

Okay, so thank you for reading those.

So, pop that kettle on and let's look at our favourite herbal teas, black teas and coffees (as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases):


Herbal Teas

Herbal Tea

Herbal teas are the heart of self-care for many of us.

Caffeine-free and full of gentle goodness, they’re perfect for winding down in the evening, soothing the mind during the day, or creating a peaceful ritual whenever you need a moment of calm.

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Twinings Wellbeing Collection - A Self Care Cafe Favourite 💯👇💗

Twinings Superblends Wellbeing Collection - Defence, Glow, Digest, Detox & Sleep - 80 Tea Bags

We really love the selection you get in this pack - it's a super combination - and it tastes delicious.

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Yogi Tea Ashwagandha Balance - A Self Care Cafe Favourite 💯👇💗

Yogi Tea: Ashwagandha Balance - 102 Tea Bags

I love the flavour of this tea. It tastes really good and it helps me relax before bedtime. I add a spoonful of honey for added perfection.

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Pukka Herbs Lemon Ginger and Manuka Honey - A Self Care Cafe Favourite 💯👇💗

Pukka Herbs Lemon Ginger and Manuka Honey - 20 Tea Bags

This is a nice ginger and honey blend. I like to have it on a morning sometimes. It's a soothing tea so it's great to have if you're feeling a bit under the weather.

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Twinings Menopause Cool Moments - A Self Care Cafe Favourite 💯👇💗

Twinings Superblends Menopause Cool Moments Tea - 20 Tea Bags

This really is a great tea and super value for money. Expertly formulated to help you relax and enjoy a cool moment, this tea also tastes delicious too!


Black Teas

While herbal teas are wonderfully caffeine-free, black teas offer a richer, more robust flavour with a gentle lift.

Made from fully oxidised tea leaves, they bring warmth, depth, and a comforting strength that many people enjoy as part of their daily self-care ritual - especially in the morning or on cooler days.

Here are our favourite black teas that strike a lovely balance between flavour and feel-good moments.

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Twinings English Breakfast Tea - A Self Care Cafe Favourite 💯👇💗

Twinings English Breakfast Tea - 40 Tea Bags

This is my favourite black tea. I often enjoy a cup of this on a morning. It tastes great and I also think it's great value considering the quality you get.

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Taylors of Harrogate Yorkshire Tea - A Self Care Cafe Favourite 💯👇💗

Taylors of Harrogate Yorkshire Tea - 200 Tea Bags

This is our family favourite - everyone in the family has this tea. It's a firm favourite and we go through loads and loads of this lovely tea. 

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Twinings Earl Grey Tea - A Self Care Cafe Favourite 💯👇💗

Twinings Earl Grey Tea - 120 Tea Bags

Now and again we do enjoy a nice cup of Earl Grey and Twinings, for us, is the undisputed king here. Full and fragrant, we love the taste and the quality of this tea. 


Coffee     

Life Begins After Coffee

For many of us, coffee is more than just a drink - it’s a daily ritual of comfort and gentle energy. The UK has always been known as a nation of tea drinkers. However, coffee is now just as popular with many different coffee at home options, plentiful cafes and many takeaway and drive thru options up and down the country.

When chosen mindfully, coffee can be part of a balanced self-care routine. From smooth single-origin beans to rich, comforting blends, here are our favourite coffees that we enjoy for their flavour, aroma, and that lovely moment of pause they create.☕

Lavazza Caffè Crema Classico, Coffee Beans - A Self Care Cafe Favourite 💯👇💗

Lavazza Caffè Crema Classico Coffee Beans - 1 Kg

These coffee beans are perfect for bean to cup and filtered coffee machines. Ideal for milk recipes such as Caffè Crema, Caffè Latte, Cappuccino and Latte macchiato. We've only got the one type of coffee beans listed on here because we come back to these same beans every time!

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Nescafe Cappuccino Instant Coffee Powders - A Self Care Cafe Favourite 💯👇💗

We love this instant Cappuccino from Nescafe. And it's not just us who loves it. Many others on Amazon comment how this instant, make at home coffee tastes super, with some saying it tastes just like or near to a shop bought coffee! Not bad for an instant!

Here are 3 variations of it for you - a sweetened caffeinated version, an unsweetened caffeinated version, and a decaffeinated unsweetened version (the unsweetened versions do contain glucose syrup though - please read the ingredients on Amazon for full details).

Choose whichever one suits you the most 👍

My favourite is the sweetened caffeinated version, but it is sweet! - it's perfect if you like your coffee sweet and have a sweet tooth (like me).

NESCAFÉ Cappuccino Instant Coffee Sachets - 7 Sachets

NESCAFÉ Cappuccino Unsweetened Instant Coffee - 7 Sachets - Unsweetened

NESCAFÉ Cappuccino Decaf Instant Coffee - 7 Sachets - Unsweetened

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Illy Classico Ground Coffee - or Lavazza Qualita Rossa - Both Self Care Cafe Favourites 💯👇💗

Our favourite for use in Moka Pots, Cafetieres & Filter Coffee is Illy Classico Ground Coffee, but we also love Lavazza Qualità Rossa Ground Coffee - so we've listed them both 💗

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