Northern Tea

Northern Tea Merchants is a Chesterfield-based tea and coffee merchant with roots going back to 1926 and three generations of the Pogson family. Formally established as a business in 1959 by David Pogson, it has grown to a point where over two million cups of its products are consumed per week across its wholesale and retail channels.

The company buys direct from smallholder cooperatives on sourcing trips, and James Pogson continues to travel to origin. The operation is based at Crown House in Chesterfield and includes the Pomegranate Café on site.

While they do roast and sell coffee, the business is primarily a tea specialist and contract packer of teas, coffees and cocoa: coffee is a significant but secondary line. Their range is broad, covering loose teas, tea bags, single origin coffees, blends, hot chocolate and gifts.