Tea Bags

Tea is one of the most popular hot drinks in the world and an essential element of any hotel or café offering. Tea service in HoReCa businesses is designed with attention to customer preferences — different varieties, quality packaging and the correct serving temperature create a complete tea experience. Tea bags are the most convenient and hygienic way to provide tea service with minimal staff involvement in preparation.

Tea varieties and range

Black tea is the most in-demand category — the classic English Breakfast, Earl Grey with bergamot aroma and Darjeeling from the Indian mountains. Black tea is the foundation in most standard hotel offerings. The bag format ensures a uniform brewing time and consistent cup strength.

Green tea is becoming increasingly popular due to the healthy lifestyle trend. Japanese and Chinese green teas in various versions — from the mild Sencha to the intense Matcha — are suitable for both cafés and hotel rooms. Green tea requires a lower water temperature (70–80°C), which must be observed for proper preparation.

Herbal and fruit teas are an attractive alternative to caffeinated drinks — peppermint, chamomile, rooibos and fruit blend teas are popular in both child-friendly restaurants and relaxation-focused hotel areas. These teas are often ordered as a coffee alternative during evening gatherings.

Organising tea service

Professional tea service includes the correct set of accessories — a tea cup with a saucer, a teaspoon, a tea bag holder or a serving tray. Bagged tea serves as the foundation of the service, but the overall impression is also shaped by the tableware set and the serving method.

In hotel rooms, bagged tea is a standard element of the minibar and coffee corner — guests should have the opportunity to prepare tea at any time of day. When choosing bagged tea for hotel rooms, both the flavour and elegant packaging that matches the hotel class are important.

Storage and purchase

Tea bags should be stored in a dry, dark place, protected from strong aromas that can affect the tea’s flavour. Packaging is recommended to be kept in the original box. A larger purchase volume allows for reduced delivery frequency and better prices for bulk orders.

Tea preparation and temperature requirements

Different types of tea require different water temperatures — black tea usually requires 95–98°C, green tea 70–80°C, and white tea approximately 70–75°C. In cafés and restaurants, a hot water dispenser with precise temperature settings ensures the correct brewing of different varieties. The right temperature preserves the tea’s aroma and prevents unwanted bitterness.

Premium tea in high-class hotels

High-class hotels and restaurants offer a wider and higher-quality tea range — selected varieties in elegant packaging enhance customers’ impressions of the business’s service level. The tea brand and packaging design are visible to the customer and reflect the business’s choice regarding product quality. A higher-class tea range is standard in premium hotels.

Tea service accessories and set

A complete tea service is not limited to just the tea bag — hot water, sugar and appropriate serving accessories are also necessary. A tea cup with a saucer, a teaspoon and napkins create the overall tea serving experience. For hotel rooms, a water boiler or hot water dispenser is additionally needed for tea preparation at any time of day.

Seasonal tea ranges

The tea range is recommended to be adapted to the season — in autumn and winter, cinnamon, ginger and citrus blends are popular, while in summer, refreshing fruit and herbal blends. Updating the tea range seasonally provides customers with new flavour options and maintains interest. Tea menus in cafés are increasingly becoming a carefully curated range.

Tea as a coffee alternative

Some customers choose tea as an alternative to caffeine or avoid the intense flavour of coffee. A wide tea range ensures that customers with different preferences have a suitable choice. Caffeine-free herbal teas are popular during evening meals and in relaxation-focused café formats.

Tea in self-service areas

In canteen dining areas, hotel breakfast zones and office kitchen corners, tea bags are an ideal self-service element — easy to use without staff involvement and with a standardised portion for each customer. A well-organised tea area with a variety of options increases customer satisfaction and promotes tea consumption.

Wholesale advantages

Tea bags are available in various packaging formats — from 25–50 bag packs to large 100–500 bag packages for restaurants and hotels with high consumption. Larger purchases reduce the purchase price and delivery frequency.

Hygiene aspects in tea service

The individual packaging of tea bags ensures hygienic product protection until the moment of use — this is an important aspect for both HACCP and customer trust. Tea stock must not be in direct contact with moisture or strong aromas. Proper storage and rotation prevent product quality deterioration.

Tea service in hotel breakfast buffets

The hotel breakfast buffet is one of the most intensive tea consumption areas — guests should have quick and easy access to a diverse tea range without staff involvement. Bagged tea is the ideal solution for self-service — easy placement, individual packaging and a wide variety of options ensure guest satisfaction. Hotels invest in tea range quality as part of the overall breakfast experience, which influences guest ratings and loyalty.

Why choose BHS?

BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.

Delivery

We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.