"A delicate cup with a bright nature and balanced toasty notes."
During Czar Nicholas’s time tea was the most important drink after vodka. Today the tradition continues as Russia and its newly new independent states are major consumers of tea in world terms. Tastes have changed over the years but light bright flavour teas are still in high demand in these areas. Quite often the tea is allowed to simmer and steep all day, this is one reason you need a light liquoring tea with flavour for a good Russian Caravan Tea.
The history of this tea goes back hundreds of years, In the city of Xian in central China one can see a historical marker that is acknowledged to be the beginning of the Silk Road evoking thoughts of a different time and way of life, when trade was conducted face-to-face and merchants traveled on horseback and camel across continents to find buyers for their goods.
India / Sri Lanka / China
The arduous journey was a round trip that lasted 16 months, all the way from Asia, past the Russian borders into Europe, often returning with tea in exchange for their wares, from these was created the distinctive Russian Caravan blend, which has stood the test of time as one of the most enduring successful blends best ever made.
Our caravan blend has been faithfully recreated from an ancient recipe and really hits the mark,
lots of our customers have said ‘this is the best caravan tea they have tasted.'
Origin: India / Sri Lanka / China
Caffeine Guide: Medium
Region: Assam + Nilgiri / Dimbula / Fujian Province
100g of your chosen loose leaf tea in a metal matt black Airseal caddy
Arts and Crafts style Empress tea strainer with drip bowl
One perfect cup of tea measuring spoon quality 18/10 s steel
All gift wrapped in a sturdy reusable kraft presentation box with ribbon and tag (Christmas tag from 1 Nov to 22 Dec and plain red rest of year unless requested)
discovered this tea partners really well with a slice of jam sponge. quite moreish. makes a good "smoke" dry with salmon etc too.
S
S.
Lovely smoky tea
I had a sample of this as a gift and will definitely be buying some more. Really unique smoky taste and strong tea mix. It's actually really nice black, with some honey or jam if being true to Russian roots. Otherwise I'd probably drink it with some milk in the winter. Will be a permanent fixture in the cupboard. Good one for people who like a full bodied tea and smoky things :)
E
E.R.
I discovered Russian caravan tea by accident and absolutely love it. It’s become my staple black tea and love the fact I can order it 1kg at a time
B
B.H.
Smoky amazing!!
I wasn't sure how I'd like this tea cause of initial smell but I loved it!! A spoon full of honey emphasizes the flavor profile amazingly!
E
E.V.
ottimo!
Trovo questo tè ottimo: un gusto pieno e forte. Per me è l'ideale per iniziare la giornata!
