British Airways will supply British brand Birchall Tea onboard from May 1.
The new beverage offering will be available across long-haul cabins, including World Traveller (Economy), World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy), Club World (long-haul Business) and First class.
BA said Birchall Tea was chosen for its performance in blind taste testing, British roots and sustainability credentials. Its string and tag teabags are made from plant-based fibres in a fully solar-powered tea factory.
It will also be served onboard short-haul flights in Club Europe (short-haul Business) from June and Euro Traveller (Economy) from July via the airline’s High Life Café.
First class passengers can enjoy Birchall Great Rift English Breakfast Tea, Chamomile, Lemongrass and Ginger, Great Rift Decaffeinated and Red Berry & Flower.
Options in Club World include English Breakfast, Decaffeinated English Breakfast, Peppermint, Green Tea and Earl Grey.
Passengers flying in World Traveller and World Traveller Plus can expect English Breakfast and Decaffeinated English Breakfast Tea.
Options in Club Europe include Great Rift Breakfast Blend, Decaffeinated English Breakfast, Peppermint and Green Tea.
The British tea brand will also be rolled out across BA lounges from May 1.
Calum Laming, BA Chief Customer Officer, said: “Last year we served more than 37 million cups of tea in the air, and more than two million cups in our lounges globally, so we knew that selecting our newest tea partner was a decision we had to get right.
“We’re proud to be continually leading the way in championing British originality, and it was important to us that our tea not only ticks the taste box, but also showcases the quality and talent we have on our doorstep here in the UK.”
Daniel Graham, Managing Director of Birchall Tea, added: “We are immensely proud to be supplying tea for British Airways, which is the epitome of British quality and service. We hope British Airways’ passengers enjoy this elevated tea experience in the air and on the ground for years to come.”
