Waterloo Tea

Waterloo Tea: specialist tea and teahouses in Cardiff and Penarth

Waterloo Tea is a tea company that combines online sales of loose leaf tea, compostable tea bags, matcha and accessories with the running of several teahouses in the Cardiff and Penarth area of the United Kingdom. Its range includes black, green, white, oolong, puerh and matcha teas, wellness blends and single origin infusions, as well as coffee and related accessories.

Tea and product range

Waterloo Tea's offering is organised into several categories: loose leaf tea (black, matcha, green, white, oolong, puerh, wellness and herbal), single origin tea (India, China, Japan, Sri Lanka), tea bags, coffee (beans and accessories) and accessories and gifts. Featured products include English Breakfast, Waterloo Breakfast, Earl Grey, Jasmine Green, Peach Blossom, Peppermint, Darjeeling Glenburn Estate First Flush (2026), Ceremonial Matcha, Classic Matcha, Matcha Maté and Matcha Whisk. The company also offers tea-related courses and experiences.

Teahouses and afternoon tea service

Waterloo Tea has several teahouses in Penylan, Penarth, Wyndham Arcade (city centre) and Whitchurch Road. These locations offer afternoon tea service, as well as breakfast and brunch options. The teahouses are also available for private events and host art exhibitions.

Wholesale and training

In addition to retail sales, Waterloo Tea offers wholesale tea for teahouses and other establishments. The company also runs barista courses focused on professional tea and coffee preparation.

Product philosophy and origin

The company focuses its selection on small farms whose growers pay attention to detail and sustainability. Its range includes single origin teas from India, China, Japan and Sri Lanka. The tea bags it sells are compostable.

Editorial content and resources

Waterloo Tea maintains a blog or journal with informative articles about tea, such as pieces on little-known Japanese teas, how to avoid bitterness in the brew or infusions to relax at the end of the day. This content accompanies the company's commercial and training activities.