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Where to buy Darjeeling tea in Australia: Woolworths, Coles, T2 and loose leaf

Woolworths, Coles, T2, Lupicia and Queen Vic Market prices for Darjeeling tea on 9 November 2026, plus a 100g loose leaf pouch from Truganina.

Darjeeling Tea at Woolworths, Coles & T2: 2026 Prices

Short answer: On 9 November 2026 Woolworths and Coles mainly listed Twinings Darjeeling tea bags. Loose leaf started at $22 at T2; specialists ran higher. Ours: 100g for $7.50 from Truganina.

By Neer Vasa, NutriThrive founder · Checked 9 Nov 2026

Quick answer

  • Woolworths: Twinings Darjeeling tea bags, 10 pack, shown as “Available in store”. No online price appears until you choose a store.
  • Coles: Twinings Darjeeling tea bags, 10 pack, $3.00, shown as unavailable online on 9 November 2026. Coles had no loose leaf Darjeeling.
  • T2: Darjeeling Second Flush loose leaf, 100g cube, $22.00.
  • Specialists: Lupicia, $24.00 to $29.50 per 100g. Queen Victoria Market (McIver’s), 150g for $23.94.
  • Ours: Darjeeling loose leaf black tea, 100g for $7.50, from a family farm in Darjeeling and packed in Truganina, Melbourne.

Darjeeling tea at Woolworths

Woolworths lists Twinings Darjeeling Tea Bags, 10 pack. The ingredient is black tea, and it’s blended and packed in Poland for Twinings. When we checked on 9 November 2026 the page said “Available in store” but showed no online price without a store selected, so choose your store in the app to see it.

The only other “Darjeeling” items in Woolworths’ online search were Everyday Market listings such as a teapot and a diffuser. None of them were loose leaf Darjeeling.

Darjeeling tea at Coles

Coles’ online search for “darjeeling” found one product: Twinings Darjeeling Tea Bags, 10 pack, $3.00 ($0.30 a bag). It was shown as unavailable online on 9 November 2026. A search for loose leaf Darjeeling returned Ceylon, English Breakfast and Earl Grey loose teas, but no Darjeeling.

What that means: at both supermarkets, “Darjeeling” means a small box of Twinings bags. If you want loose leaf, you’ll need a tea shop or an online seller.

Darjeeling at T2

T2 had Darjeeling Second Flush loose leaf in a 100g cube for $22.00 on 9 November 2026. It also had a 50g tin of Darjeeling First Flush (Phuguri) for $66.00.

Specialist tea shops and Queen Victoria Market

ShopTeaPackPrice, 9 Nov 2026Per 100g
LupiciaDarjeeling The First Flush100g$27.50$27.50
LupiciaDarjeeling The Second Flush100g$29.50$29.50
LupiciaDarjeeling The Autumnal100g$24.00$24.00
The Tea CentreGoomtee Darjeeling100g$39.90 (sold out online)$39.90
Queen Victoria Market (McIver’s)Darjeeling Tea, loose leaf150g$23.94about $15.96
T2Darjeeling Second Flush100g cube$22.00$22.00
ColesTwinings Darjeeling bags10 bags$3.00Bag weight not shown
NutriThriveDarjeeling loose leaf black tea100g$7.50$7.50

Specialist teas from a single named estate or a specific flush cost more, and if that’s what you’re after, they’re worth it. Our pouch is an everyday loose leaf Darjeeling from a family farm. It isn’t an estate-graded first flush, and we don’t price it like one.

Tea bags or loose leaf?

  • Bags are quick, and the right choice for a work drawer. The leaf is cut fine, so it brews fast and strong, and you can’t control it much.
  • Loose leaf lets you set the strength and steep good leaf a second time. It also shows the muscatel, slightly grape-like note Darjeeling is known for, especially when the water is below boiling.

At $7.50 for 100g, our loose leaf comes to about 15 cents a cup (100g makes about 50 cups).

What to check on the pack

  • “Darjeeling” on its own, not “Darjeeling-style” or a blend with other teas.
  • Flush, if it’s named: first flush (spring, light and floral), second flush (summer, fuller and muscatel) or autumnal (darker and rounder).
  • A packed-on or best-before date. Darjeeling is at its best while the aroma is fresh.
  • Loose or bagged, and the weight in grams, so you can compare price per 100g.

How to brew Darjeeling

  • One cup: 2g of leaf, water at 85 to 90°C, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Teapot (1L): 8g, 85 to 90°C, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • With milk: 3g, 90 to 95°C, 4 to 5 minutes.

Boiling water makes Darjeeling harsh. Good leaf will give you a second, shorter steep. There’s more detail in our how to brew Darjeeling guide.

Darjeeling tea in Melbourne

In the city, Queen Victoria Market’s online shop lists McIver’s loose leaf Darjeeling, and T2 sells it online. In the west, you can order ours online, or contact us to arrange pickup from Ridley Place, Truganina VIC 3029. Melbourne metro delivery usually takes 1 to 3 business days.

Giving Darjeeling as a gift

A 100g pouch is an easy gift for a tea drinker. If you want something already put together, our Christmas Gift Box ($20) includes our Darjeeling tea, dried curry leaves and a soap bar.

FAQ

Does Woolworths sell Darjeeling tea?

Yes. Woolworths lists Twinings Darjeeling Tea Bags (10 pack), shown as available in store on 9 November 2026. Choose your store in the app to see the price.

Does Coles sell Darjeeling tea?

Yes. Coles listed Twinings Darjeeling Tea Bags, 10 pack, at $3.00 on 9 November 2026, though it was shown as unavailable online. We found no loose leaf Darjeeling at Coles.

Where can I buy loose leaf Darjeeling tea in Australia?

At T2 ($22.00 for 100g), Lupicia ($24.00 to $29.50 for 100g), Queen Victoria Market ($23.94 for 150g) and online from us ($7.50 for 100g). All prices were checked on 9 November 2026.

How much caffeine is in Darjeeling tea?

About 40 to 50 mg a cup for our tea. Most coffee has more.

Is Twinings Darjeeling loose leaf?

The Twinings Darjeeling sold at Woolworths and Coles is tea bags.

Darjeeling loose leaf black tea, 100g: $7.50 From a family farm in Darjeeling, packed in Truganina. About 50 cups a pouch. Order by 2pm Monday to Friday for same-day dispatch. See the Darjeeling tea →

Sources and checks (9 Nov 2026, AEDT, about 10:15 to 10:40pm)