Allergen Information

1. Our Blend

Shahi Tea is a signature Middle Eastern blend crafted from premium black tea leaves and a carefully selected combination of whole and ground spices. We take the quality and safety of our product seriously, and we are committed to providing full transparency about everything that goes into every cup.

Each Shahi Tea bag contains approximately 3g of our blend, comprising black tea, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves for aroma and colour.

2. Allergen Declaration

Shahi Tea does not contain any of the 14 major allergens as defined by UK food law (Food Information Regulations 2014), which include:

• Cereals containing gluten (wheat, rye, barley, oats)
• Crustaceans
• Eggs
• Fish
• Peanuts
• Soybeans
• Milk and dairy
• Nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, Brazil nuts, pistachios, macadamia)
• Celery
• Mustard
• Sesame seeds
• Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
• Lupin
• Molluscs

However, individual spices within our blend particularly cardamom, cinnamon and cloves may cause sensitivity reactions in some individuals. If you have a known sensitivity to any spice, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider before consuming Shahi Tea.

3. Full Ingredient List

Shahi Tea contains the following ingredients in descending order of weight per bag:

• Black tea (Camellia sinensis) 1.25g
• Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) 0.45g
• Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) 0.45g
• Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) 0.05g

All ingredients are naturally sourced. No artificial flavourings, colourings, preservatives or additives are used.

4. Cross-Contamination

Our product is handled in a facility that also processes other spice blends. While we follow strict hygiene and separation procedures, we cannot guarantee the complete absence of trace cross-contamination from other spices or botanical ingredients.

If you have a severe spice allergy or any condition that requires absolute certainty of ingredient isolation, we recommend you contact us directly before purchasing so we can provide the most current production information.

5. Storage & Preparation

For best results and to maintain product integrity:

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odours
• Keep sealed when not in use
• Use within 12 months of the best-before date printed on the packaging
• Brew with freshly boiled water (100°C) for 3–5 minutes
• Not recommended for children under 3 years of age due to the spice content

6. Disclaimer

The allergen and ingredient information provided on this page is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication and reflects our current product formulation. Shahi Tea reserves the right to update or amend ingredient information in line with any changes to our blend or supplier ingredients.

This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or dietary advice. If you have a diagnosed allergy, food intolerance or any medical condition affected by diet, please consult a qualified healthcare professional before consuming our products.

Shahi Tea accepts no liability for adverse reactions arising from the consumption of our products where the consumer has not disclosed a known allergy or sensitivity prior to purchase, or where consumption is contrary to the advice on this page or on product packaging.

Product formulations and supplier sourcing may change. We recommend checking this page and your product packaging regularly for the most up-to-date information.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our ingredients, allergens or product safety, please do not hesitate to get in touch:

• Email: info@shahitea.co.uk
• Phone: 0121 446 6611
• Post: Shahi Tea, Unit 46 Highgate Place, Moseley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0DD