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Best for matchaWATTB83/100

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

WATTB Score

83/ 100

Our research-based editorial assessment.

How we score →

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

PickWATTB ScorePriceBest for
1.Curious Tea — Discovery / Classic Monthly Subscription92/100From 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 Boxes86/100From ~£9.49/box (indicative)premium and for gifting
4.Bird & Blend Tea Co. — Tea Subscribe & Save85/10010% off chosen teas; subscription shipping ~£1.99 (indicative)flavoured blends
5.Canton Tea — Subscribe & SaveThis pick83/10020% off first 3 orders, then 10% (indicative)matcha
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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
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