Canton Tea — Subscribe & Save
Our verdict · The modern specialty pick, and the one to choose if matcha is on your list.
Buy it if
You want matcha alongside loose leaf, or a flexible multi-week cadence with a strong opening discount.
Skip it if
You want a curated surprise box, a small monthly commitment, or free postage on a small order.
Where to get it
Canton Tea — Subscribe & Save
20% off first 3 orders, then 10%
Indicative price at the time of review.
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Canton Tea is the modern specialty option and the pick if matcha matters to you. Its Subscribe & Save applies 20% off your first three orders and then 10% off every delivery after, with the discount applied automatically and no code needed — a bigger opening saving than its rivals. You choose delivery every four, six or eight weeks, changeable from your account, which suits lighter drinkers who don't need a monthly box, and you can pause, skip, amend or cancel anytime. The range is choose-your-own across black, green, white, oolong and herbal, plus ceremonial and culinary matcha — an unusual inclusion in this set. It sits fifth mainly on value friction: free UK delivery only kicks in on baskets over about £34.99, so small monthly orders are less economical than Curious Tea's or Postea's free delivery. Choose Canton if you want matcha in the mix or a flexible multi-week cadence with a strong intro discount; look elsewhere if you want a curated surprise or guaranteed free postage on a small order.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Strong ceremonial and culinary matcha alongside loose leaf — unusual in this field
- Flexible 4/6/8-week cadence suits lighter drinkers
- Bigger opening discount (20% off first 3 orders) than rivals
Cons
- Free UK delivery needs a basket over ~£34.99, so small orders cost more
- No curated surprise box or small guaranteed monthly commitment
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Curious Tea — Discovery / Classic Monthly Subscription | 92/100 | From under £12/month (indicative) | overall |
| 2.Postea Loose Leaf Tea Subscription (build-your-own + wildcard) | 87/100 | ~£13.99/month for 3 teas (indicative) | beginners |
| 3.Rare Tea Company — Loose Leaf Tea Subscription Boxes | 86/100 | From ~£9.49/box (indicative) | premium and for gifting |
| 4.Bird & Blend Tea Co. — Tea Subscribe & Save | 85/100 | 10% off chosen teas; subscription shipping ~£1.99 (indicative) | flavoured blends |
| 5.Canton Tea — Subscribe & SaveThis pick | 83/100 | 20% off first 3 orders, then 10% (indicative) | matcha |
Key facts
- Best for
- matcha
- Typical cost
- 20% off first 3 orders, then 10% (indicative)
- Model
- Subscribe & Save (loose leaf + matcha)
- Intro discount
- 20% off first 3 orders, then 10%
- Cadence
- Every 4, 6 or 8 weeks
- Delivery
- Free UK over ~£34.99
- Flexibility
- Pause / skip / amend / cancel anytime
Insider tip · Build your order past the ~£34.99 threshold (or stretch to a longer 6/8-week cadence) to unlock free delivery and keep the per-cup cost down.
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 19 September 2026
- Updated
- 19 September 2026
- Last verified
- 19 September 2026
- Sources
- 8 sources
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