If there’s one brand that knows how to bottle the feeling of a British summer, it’s Whittard of Chelsea. And for Summer 2026, they’ve leaned all the way in.
This new collection feels like it was designed for lazy garden afternoons, slightly-too-long catchups, and those golden evenings where no one quite wants to go inside. It’s nostalgic, but not stuck in the past. Think classic flavours, just given a bit of a glow-up.
Rhubarb is having a moment, and Whittard clearly got the memo. The Rhubarb & Custard Hot Chocolate sounds like something straight out of a childhood sweet shop, only smoother and far more indulgent. Then there’s the Rhubarb & Rose Instant Tea, which feels a little more grown-up, floral, and quietly fancy without trying too hard. And because no tea moment is complete without a biscuit, the Rhubarb & Custard Biscuits are there to seal the deal.
But it’s not all about rhubarb. The Camomile, Lavender & Bee Pollen Infusion is the softer, slower side of the collection. It’s the kind of drink that belongs in a sun-dappled garden, possibly with a book that may or may not get read.
Behind it all, there’s a bit of trend-watching magic. Lavender and rhubarb have been creeping into menus and drinks lists for a while now, and this range taps into that perfectly. It feels current, but still comfortingly familiar.
The timing isn’t random either. The launch ties into Whittard of Chelsea’s 140th anniversary, which they’re marking in style with a garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. It’s very on brand: thoughtful, a little whimsical, and rooted in tradition without being stuffy.
All in all, it’s a collection that doesn’t shout for attention. It just quietly suggests that summer might taste a little better with a floral infusion in hand and something sweet on the side. And honestly, it’s hard to argue with that.
Buy the tea online here.
