Who is a 240-bag box for?

Hosts serving one main black tea

A countable 240-bag pack can form the base supply when everyday black tea will be the main drink. Plan the number of bags needed for cups and pots before treating the box as sufficient.

Hosts running a busy self-serve table

Stated brewing times matter when guests prepare cups individually. ASDA lists 1–3 minutes for PG Tips, Tesco lists 2–3 minutes for Tetley, and the Yorkshire Tea product information gives 4–5 minutes.

Hosts offering more than one kind of tea

A main black-tea box can sit alongside separately labelled decaffeinated, caffeine-free, Earl Grey or organic and Fairtrade choices when those options suit the guest list.

What should you check before buying?

Work out how the tea will be served, then check brewing instructions and any alternative drinks guests will need.

Priority What to check Your needs
Pack count Confirm 240 bags on the selected pack. Estimate bags per cup or pot and allow for repeat servings; check the net weight to distinguish variants. I want enough tea for the planned cups, not just a box whose bag count matches the number of guests.
Brewing time Compare the pack instructions with your serving method. ASDA states 1–3 minutes for PG Tips, Tesco 2–3 minutes for Tetley, and Yorkshire Tea product information 4–5 minutes. If guests will make cups one at a time, I want the stated brewing range to fit the pace of the tea table.
Guest choices Check the current ingredients and allergen information on each pack. Provide a separately labelled alternative where a guest requests decaffeinated or caffeine-free tea; the two terms are not interchangeable. One everyday black tea will not cover every caffeine preference, so I may need another drink alongside the main box.
Storage and dates Follow the pack’s storage instructions and check its best-before date against the party date and likely use of any remaining bags. When buying ahead, I need a suitable place to keep the box and a plan for the tea left afterwards.

What can catch you out?

  • Counting 240 bags as 240 guests

    Guests may have another cup, while your method of brewing in pots may use a different number of bags per serving.

    Estimate the bags you expect to use for each guest and allow a reserve if tea will be served throughout the party.

  • Choosing by pack size alone

    The stated infusion ranges differ: ASDA lists 1–3 minutes for PG Tips, Tesco 2–3 minutes for Tetley, and Yorkshire Tea product information 4–5 minutes. That matters when preparing cups to order.

    Match the instructions to your serving method and make a trial cup before the event.

  • Assuming one black tea covers every guest

    An everyday black-tea box is not a decaffeinated choice, and past online product details should not replace the current pack when checking ingredients or allergens.

    Ask about drink preferences, label alternatives separately and retain the packaging for ingredient checks.

Which brands offer relevant choices?

These brand examples help distinguish a 240-bag main supply from smaller packs that could add variety; they are not a list of products available in the section below.

Tetley

An everyday black-tea option with a 240-bag, 750 g pack listed by Tesco.

  • Tesco gives a 2–3 minute brewing guide.
  • Check the delivered pack for current ingredient and allergen information.

PG Tips

An everyday black tea sold in a 240-bag pyramid-bag pack listed by ASDA.

  • ASDA states an infusion range of 1–3 minutes.
  • This standard black-tea pack is not a decaffeinated alternative.

Yorkshire Tea

An everyday black tea with a 240-bag, 750 g pack listed by Morrisons.

  • Morrisons labels the product suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
  • Its stated 4–5 minute infusion needs to fit the serving plan.

Typhoo

A black-tea choice with a 240-bag pack listed by Typhoo.

  • The named pack provides another 240-bag option to consider for the main tea supply.
  • Check its current brewing instructions before planning timed cup-by-cup service.

Twinings

A range to consider when adding a different tea style or a decaffeinated option alongside the main box.

  • Its decaffeinated tea range offers a distinct choice from standard black tea.
  • Decaffeinated does not necessarily mean caffeine-free; check the chosen product’s label.

Clipper

An additional tea choice for hosts seeking an organic and Fairtrade-labelled everyday black tea.

  • Clipper Tea Shop lists an Organic & Fairtrade Everyday 80 Tea Bags product.
  • Check the count of the specific pack if you need it to provide the main 240-bag supply.

240-bag tea options on Joybuy

These two everyday black-tea packs are options for the party’s main 240-bag supply. Compare their stated brewing times with how you plan to serve the tea.

Tetley Original 240 tea bags, 750 g

Tetley Original 240 Tea Bags, 750 g

A 240-bag everyday black-tea pack for the main serving station. The matching Tesco listing gives a 2–3 minute brewing guide; the Joybuy product information identifies a 750 g pack and cool, dry storage. Allow for repeat cups and check the delivered pack’s current dietary information.

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Taylors of Harrogate Yorkshire Tea, 240 tea bags, 750 g

Taylors of Harrogate Yorkshire Tea, 240 Tea Bags, 750 g

A 240-bag black-tea pack to consider when the serving plan allows its stated 4–5 minute infusion. The Joybuy product information identifies a 750 g pack and states suitability for vegetarians and vegans. Store it cool and dry, away from direct sunlight, and check the delivered pack’s current label.

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Questions about party tea supplies

Will one 240-bag box be enough for my afternoon tea party?

It can provide up to 240 servings if each uses one bag, but that is not a guest count. Estimate bags per cup or pot, allow for repeat drinks and add a reserve if the plan calls for more than 240 bags.

How do the stated brewing times compare?

ASDA gives PG Tips Original 240 an infusion range of 1–3 minutes, Tesco gives Tetley 240 a 2–3 minute guide, and Yorkshire Tea product information states 4–5 minutes. Follow the current pack instructions and choose a timing that works for cups made to order or tea prepared in pots.

Should I offer a decaffeinated tea as well?

Offer a separate choice if guests request decaffeinated tea: a standard everyday black-tea box is not a decaf product. Decaffeinated tea is not necessarily caffeine-free, so check the label if a guest specifically needs a caffeine-free drink.

How should I keep a large box before the party?

Follow the selected pack’s instructions and check its best-before date. Tetley product information specifies cool, dry storage; Yorkshire Tea product information also says to keep the pack away from direct sunlight.