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POWDERED HOJICHA: the low caffeine, mellow version of matcha.

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SINGLE-ORIGIN TEA. CURATED FOR YOU.

Beautiful quality, loose leaf teas that are difficult to find anywhere else in New Zealand. Hand-selected by Certified Tea Master, Anna Kydd.

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Sit back. Relax. And every month, you'll receive a curated selection of single-origin, loose leaf tea to nourish your body and mind.

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INVEST IN YOURSELF

Improve your wellbeing every day through the nourishing ritual of specialty tea. Our selection of fine teas and tea knowledge is like no other company in New Zealand. Our collections are all hand-selected by our founder - certified tea master, Anna Kydd.
Loose-leaf tea collection
Loose-leaf tea collection
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Tea subscription
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Boxed sets & gifts
Matcha collection
Matcha collection
Teaware
Teaware

Why is The Tea Curator so special?

Expertise

Run by Certified Tea Master Anna Kydd, who knows a lot about tea.

Quality

The best range of high-quality, single-origin teas available in NZ.

Education

Passionate about tea education and improving your knowledge about tea.

Transparency

Committed to sharing as much information as possible about every single tea.

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High quality, specialty teas that are difficult to find anywhere else – delivered to your door every month.

Taste two different teas and learn more about tea with every delivery.

You’ll have all you need to create a simple, nourishing experience that supports your wellbeing, every day.

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August 2026 subscription box:

Feng Qing Silver Needles 
White tea, China 
Flavour: soft, delicate & supple with sweet vegetal notes
Delicately hand plucked and processed, this March 2026 tea produces a delicate and juicy infusion with a sweet vegetal fresh hay note combined with a fruity hint of melon.

'Dusky Thrush' Tsugumi Kukicha 
Roasted green tea, Japan 
Flavour: charry, nutty, sweet - low caffeine
July 2024 harvest made up entirely with stems of shaded summer harvest leaves. They are steamed, dried then roasted, creating a beautiful interplay of roasted pecan, chamomile and dried fruit notes.



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OUR LOOSE LEAF TEA COLLECTION

Beautiful quality single-origin, specialty teas that support your wellbeing.

BLACK TEA: Alpine Earth, China
from $22.00
BLACK TEA: Bukit Sari Imperial, Indonesia - organic
from $22.00
BLACK TEA: Bukit Sari Premium, Indonesia - organic
from $18.00
BLACK TEA: Glenburn Summer Darjeeling, India
from $25.00
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ON OUR BLOG

Why your tea tastes bitter – and 3 easy ways to fix it
Why your tea tastes bitter – and 3 easy ways to fix it
Apr 24, 2026
Why does tea sometimes taste harsh or bitter? Here I explain the difference between bitterness and astringency and share three easy ways ...
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The fairest of them all: white tea
The fairest of them all: white tea
Jan 28, 2026
Renowned for its subtle aroma and light-bodied infusion, white tea is the most gentle and delicate category of tea. As the least-processe...
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Three ways to make cold tea this summer
Three ways to make cold tea this summer
Nov 15, 2025
Cold tea is the perfect cool drink to reach for as the temperature rises. Here I share three easy ways you can to make your own cold tea:...
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Powdered Hojicha – the low-key sister of matcha
Powdered Hojicha – the low-key sister of matcha
Aug 05, 2025
Powdered Hojicha is a roasted Japanese green tea that is ground into a powder. It has a sweet, nutty and woody flavour and can be prepare...
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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

"My Tea Curator subscription is the most nurturing gift I have ever been given. It is so much fun opening my box each month and the quality and presentation of the tea is exceptional."

Verity

Auckland

"I wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying the teas I ordered from you. Thanks for elevating my appreciation of tea to a new level. I especially like the tasting notes that come with each of the teas you sell, as well as the information about their provenance."

Richard

Northland

"I loved my first delivery from The Tea Curator! From the beautiful packaging to carefully selected black and green tea - superb! I love stories and each pack includes a little story about the tea: its origin and flavour. I look forward to my journey of learning lots of new tea varieties!"

Irina

Auckland

"Spent a very enjoyable two hours this morning with Anna for her Tea Masterclass. Was very informative and loved the beautiful gift pack we each got to take home. Would highly recommend it."

Victoria

Auckland

"What a gorgeous way to start a morning. I met the amazing Anna last year, as she was setting up this fantastic business, and it was a honour to be at her first Masterclass today. I love her brand, her passion, and her wonderful ability to explain the many many intricacies of tea. Not to mention, who doesn’t need a reminder of the importance of a beautiful ritual."

Kerry

Auckland

Receiving the Tea box every month is a gift to myself. When I decided to eat healthier having a cup of tea became the treat. I have thoroughly enjoyed the different flavours and broadening of my knowledge.  Anna provides a thoughtful and personal service and would highly recommend ordering her tea.

Nicole

Wellington

THERE'S NOTHING QUITE LIKE A CUP OF TEA

All tea is not created equal. The way premium loose leaf tea, also known as specialty tea, is created has a profound effect on how a tea tastes, smells and makes you feel. From the terrain the tea is grown in to the way it is crafted through plucking, withering, oxidising, rolling, drying and finally, sorting; each step has an important role to play in creating the experience that you will have when you brew and sip your cup of tea. Within the categories of white, green, yellow, oolong, black and dark, there are thousands of single origin teas, with each offering a different flavour, aroma and sensory experience.What’s more, loose leaf tea supports your health and well-being. From helping to boost your immune system and reduce free-radicals to bringing you focus and calm, premium loose leaf tea nourishes your body and mind.

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