Strong and full flavoured special blend tea bags. Blended to suit hard water conditions and provides a rich full bodied liquor and delightful golden colour. This tea truly makes for excellent drinking; morning, noon and night.
Butterworth & Son is a family run business whose origins can be traced back to the nineteenth century. Harry Butterworth plied his trade as a tea dealer in the Manchester area. The business in its’ current incarnation was re-established in 1976 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and named in honour of Ernest Butterworth.
Mark Langston (verified owner) –
Found this tea in a local tea shop a few years ago. When it arrived in the cup, it was so clear and inviting it seemed a shame to put milk in it. So, for the first time ever, I didn’t and took it black. So glad I did. The flavour is just delightful and suits my palate perfectly. So much better than any of those supermarket brands.
media_butterworths –
Wow. What an awesome review to read! Thank you! The Suffolk Special blend is one very close to our hearts, and one we see as our signature tea. We love to hear that you took it black despite usually adding milk… its a real testamant to its flavours!
If you ever feel like branching out and trying something a little more fruitier, don’t hesitate in messaging us so we can help you choose something guaranteed to please! Our tea selection has something for everyone!
Thank you again Mark, we really appreciate the review!
-Lauren
Derek Stebbing (verified owner) –
Quite simply, this is the best cup of tea that I have ever drunk. It is full of flavour and is the best thing about getting up each and every morning! If I could, I would give it a 10 star rating.
media_butterworths –
Wow! What an awesome review Derek, thank you! I love that it has become one of your favourite morning rituals… we all need some of those! Thanks again, we really appreciate such positive feedback!
-Lauren
Neil H (verified owner) –
A cut above the rest. The Rolls Royce of bagged tea. I emigrated to Santa Monica, California many years ago. This is the only tea my wife and I now drink daily. We love it. I’ve tried a few but this creates the best cup of tea for our water. Every time I go home to Suffolk or have incoming visitors we make sure to replenish our stock of Suffolk Special Blend.
media_butterworths –
“The Rolls Royce of bagged-tea”… I think we may have to frame that in our office! Thank you so much Niel, this is such a brilliant review… and from across the pond too? Awesome!
-Lauren
Claire Green (verified owner) –
The greatest tea ever! Living in a hard water area means that a half decent tea often tastes…off. However you don’t have this problem with Suffolk Special Blend. Each cup (or mug!) tastes exactly as it should every single time.
media_butterworths –
“The greatest tea ever”… That’s a statement worth putting on a tea shirt! Thank you Claire for taking the time to leave a review, we always appreciate it; especially ones as good as this one!
The Suffolk Special is specifically designed for hard water areas, so it always makes us smile when there is proof in the pudding, as some may say!
Thanks again, Claire!
-Lauren
Philip Ashlee (verified owner) –
Excellent tea , suits the water up here in Co.Durham. Brings me taste of home
Butterworth & Son –
Thanks Philip! We always appreciate reviews on our Suffolk special because, well, as you can imagine it’s close to our heart.
-Lauren
David Kerr (verified owner) –
Simply delicious tea. Full of flavour, perfectly balanced. I’ve been enjoying it for a couple of years and won’t be going back to Fortnum & Mason Royal Blend (my previous go-to).
Rob –
Quality right here in Suffolk. Thanks for review David.
Ken James (verified owner) –
Excellent flavour, just like I used to have from your shop in Guildhall Street.
Ken James (verified owner) –
Excellent flavour, just like I used to have from your shop in Guildhall Street. I look forward to enjoying more of it.
Derek Stebbing (verified owner) –
As I have commented before, this is the best cup of tea I have ever had. It gets me going every morning!