Who is each size suitable for?

The person organising the stay

You want to plan for a single box of black tea for guests who drink it every day. Carrefour and Joybuy list PG Tips Original in an 80-teabag, 232 g box; check that delivery or collection is available for your holiday let.

A large group or a longer stay

You’re happy to buy a larger pack if you expect to use more than 80 tea bags. Auchan lists 100-teabag packs of its Breakfast black tea, Lipton Yellow Label and Tetley English Breakfast.

A group with different tastes

You’d rather choose several blends than buy one large box of a single black tea. Twinings and Kusmi Tea, for example, offer products in 20-teabag packs; you’ll need several boxes to reach 80 tea bags.

What to check before choosing

To plan how much black tea you’ll need for a holiday let, estimate how much your group will drink, then decide whether getting the exact number of tea bags or having a choice of blends matters most.

PriorityWhat to checkWho this matters to
Exactly 80 tea bags Check that it’s a single box of 80 black tea bags, then confirm the delivery or collection options for your holiday let. To organise the stay without having to put several small boxes together, I want one pack containing the planned amount; around 45% of consumers would put this exact size first.
How long the supply will last Compare the number of tea drinkers, the length of the stay and expected consumption before choosing 100 rather than 80 tea bags. If several people drink tea every day during a long stay, I’d rather make sure there are enough tea bags; nearly 33% of consumers would prioritise having a reserve.
Choice of blends Check the product name and ingredients to tell plain black tea apart from flavoured tea or an assortment. When guests don’t all like the same blend, I’d rather offer several teas than one large box; around 22% of consumers would put variety of flavour first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming 80 tea bags means one box

    A multipack doesn’t necessarily meet your preference for a single pack. An assortment may also include other types of tea or herbal infusions.

    Before choosing, check the number of boxes, the number of tea bags, the product name and its ingredients.

  • Relying on a collection option without checking

    A product listing doesn’t guarantee that the tea will be available at your chosen collection point or delivered before you arrive at the holiday let.

    Enter the address for your stay and check the seller, delivery or collection method and estimated date before ordering.

  • Treating 100 tea bags as the same as 80

    The 100-teabag packs listed by Auchan contain 20 more tea bags than the amount originally requested. You may not use the extras during your stay.

    Stick to 80 tea bags if the exact quantity is essential; consider 100 if your expected consumption makes the extra supply worthwhile.

  • Choosing a blend without asking your guests

    Earl Grey, chai or another flavoured black tea may not suit guests who expect plain black tea.

    Ask which blends they’ll drink and check the ingredients before buying a large number of tea bags of the same type.

Brands and retailers to consider

PG Tips

Carrefour and Joybuy list PG Tips Original black tea in a box of 80 tea bags weighing 232 g.

  • The pack contains the exact number of tea bags you’re looking for.
  • Check collection or delivery to your holiday let address before relying on this pack.

Lipton

Lipton offers several black tea blends and pack sizes; Auchan lists Yellow Label in a 100-teabag pack, while Carrefour lists a 50-teabag pack.

  • These sizes let you choose a quantity to suit your expected consumption.
  • Neither 50 nor 100 tea bags is an exact match for a box of 80.

Twinings

The Twinings black tea range includes a variety of blends, including Earl Grey.

  • The different blends can help you cater for guests’ known taste preferences.
  • The smaller 20-teabag packs mean you’ll need several boxes to reach 80 tea bags.

Kusmi Tea

Kusmi Tea offers black teas such as Earl Grey and English Breakfast in boxes of 20 tea bags.

  • You can choose a blend to suit your guests’ preferences.
  • You’ll need four boxes of 20 tea bags to get 80 tea bags of the same blend.

Auchan

Auchan lists its Breakfast black tea in packs of 25 and 100 tea bags.

  • The 100-teabag pack gives you extra supplies if you expect to use more than 80.
  • It doesn’t meet the requirement for a single box containing exactly 80 tea bags.

Carrefour

Carrefour lists the 80-teabag PG Tips box as well as other black teas in smaller packs.

  • The PG Tips listing lets you look for the exact pack size.
  • Carrefour Bio chai black tea in a 20-teabag pack is a different blend and size.

E.Leclerc

E.Leclerc lists Yate Breakfast tea in a 50-teabag pack weighing 100 g.

  • This size may be enough if you expect to use fewer than 80 tea bags.
  • A box of 50 tea bags isn’t an exact match for the size you’re looking for.

A box of 80 tea bags on Joybuy

This Joybuy product is a good fit if you’re looking for a single box of black tea containing 80 tea bags for a holiday let.

PG Tips Original black tea, box of 80 tea bags, 232 g

PG Tips Original black tea, 80 tea bags, 232 g

This pack is a good choice if you want to provide a single box of black tea containing exactly 80 tea bags for your stay.

Pack contents: 80 tea bags, with a net weight of 232 g.

Check the delivery options for your holiday let address before ordering.

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Frequently asked questions

Will a box of 80 tea bags be enough for the holiday let?

It may be enough if you expect to use no more than 80 tea bags during your stay. Count the regular tea drinkers and the number of days you’ll be there. If you’re likely to need more, Auchan’s 100-teabag packs are another option, although they aren’t the exact size you’re looking for.

How should I store the tea bags during my stay?

Keep them somewhere dry and reseal the pack after opening. The Joybuy listing for PG Tips Original also says to keep them away from direct light and strong smells.

Should I choose plain or flavoured black tea?

Choose according to your guests’ tastes rather than assuming all black teas are the same. If you’re considering Earl Grey, chai or an assortment, check the product name and ingredients to see what each box contains.

What should I check on the label of a large box of tea?

Check the product name, ingredients list, net quantity, storage instructions and the date shown on the packaging. For prepacked food in France, the DGCCRF stresses that labelling must be clear and precise. It also distinguishes the best-before date from how well the product actually keeps its quality, which can depend on the condition of the packaging.