Harrison Teas FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q Do you have a minimum order?
A No, just order what you like when you wish
Q Where dose Tea come from?
A All Teas come from the leaves of the plant Camellia Sinensis and is grown in many parts of the world
Q What is the difference between Green Tea and black tea?
A All teas come from the same plant Camellia Sinensis , Green tea is unoxidized and most closely resembles the original plucked leaf , Black tea is a fully oxidized tea and much darker.
Q Where dose your tea come from?
A we do our best to source our teas through established relationships in China India Sri Lanka Kenya Japan and Taiwan , not to mention wholesalers in the UK
Q What grade of tea do you stock?
A We endeavour to only stock OP and above
Q What is the grading system?
A The British grading system is as follows.
- Whole leaf
- SFTGFOP special fine tippy golden flowery orange pekoe
- FTGFOP fine tippy golden flowery orange pekoe
- TGFOP tippy golden flowery orange pekoe
- GFOP golden flowery orange pekoe
- FOP flowery orange pekoe
- FP flowery pekoe
- OP orange pekoe
Q Do the teas coffees and other perishable goods sold on this site contain ingredients that can cause allergies?
A Harrison Teas make every effort to provide the best possible product. Due to the environment and nature of our products we are unable to control it`s storage and manufacturing environment. Therefore products may contain traces of tree nuts, peanuts, sesame seed, milk, cereals, containing gluten, fish, crustacean's, mollusks , eggs, lupin mustard, soya, Sulphur dioxide or Sulphites.
Quality & Contamination Disclaimer
All Harrison Teas are blended and packed in the UK under strict hygiene and food safety standards. We have had no verified reports of contamination, including microplastics. Customers claiming contamination must provide certified test results from a recognised UK body such as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) or Trading Standards. Products must also be returned in full, at the buyer’s expense, for inspection. No refunds will be issued unless such certification is provided and the claim is verified through proper channels. Unsupported or repeat claims without evidence may be declined. Please report any concerns within 7 days of receiving your order.
