Quick answer

Choose Newcastle Tea on the Tyne if you want a bold, smoky breakfast tea with a mineral edge. Pick Sheffield Allsorts Tea for a sweeter, fruitier cup that mimics a bag of retro candy.

Two distinct regional personalities

Both are black teas from Bird & Blend Tea Co., but they capture very different city characters. Newcastle Tea on the Tyne draws inspiration from the Angel of the North and the region's coal-mining heritage. Its smoky, peppery profile is built for a hearty morning brew. Sheffield Allsorts Tea, on the other hand, celebrates the city's love for colourful retro confectionery, blending coconut, edible flowers, and a hint of liquorice into a playful, medium-bodied cup.

How to choose between them

  • Flavour profile: Newcastle Tea on the Tyne is smoky and peppery with a mineral, coal-inspired character. Sheffield Allsorts Tea is sweet, fruity, and floral with a liquorice finish.
  • Best time to drink: Newcastle works best as a morning breakfast tea – bold enough for a strong cup with milk. Sheffield Allsorts suits afternoon or dessert tea moments, offering sweetness without added sugar.
  • Caffeine level: Both are black teas with medium caffeine. Neither is decaf, so both provide a steady lift, but the Newcastle's heavier body may feel more energising for early risers.

Product facts at a glance

  • Newcastle Tea on the Tyne: Newcastle Tea on the Tyne is a smoky black tea with red peppercorns, inspired by the Angel of the North and the coal mine at its foot. The smoky notes and peppery kick make it a robust breakfast tea that stands up well to milk and sugar, ideal for a traditional builder's brew.

    Newcastle Tea on the Tyne

    Newcastle Tea on the Tyne

  • Sheffield Allsorts Tea: Sheffield Allsorts Tea is a black tea with coconut and colourful flowers, with a hint of liquorice, resembling a bag of classic confectionery. The sweet, fruity, and slightly liquorice flavour profile makes it a naturally sweeter cup that doesn't need added sugar, perfect for an afternoon treat.

    Sheffield Allsorts Tea

    Sheffield Allsorts Tea

Which one fits you?

Best for

  • Anyone who loves a classic smoky breakfast tea with a regional twist (Newcastle Tea on the Tyne)
  • Fans of fruity, sweet teas who enjoy playful flavour combinations (Sheffield Allsorts Tea)

Not ideal for

  • Those who prefer light, floral or green teas – both are full-bodied black teas
  • Anyone avoiding caffeine – both contain medium levels