"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 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 made.
Our caravan blend has been faithfully recreated from an ancient recipe and 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)
We've been ordering Russian Caravan directly from Teacakes for quite a number of years and it is our go to. We love the rich smoky flavour, which makes a perfect cup. Delivery is fast, and there's always a wee goodie dropped into the box as a thank you. Would certainly recommend
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Kevin Thompson (Hove, GB)
Delicious, refreshing tea
Very good product. It is well packaged to preserve fresh flavours.
Large leaves too, which I'm sure improves the development of the flavours as it brews.
A smokey, refreshing tea that can be as intense as you like, according to your tastes.
I love it and will be buying on a regular basis for my consumption and gifts for my tea loving friends.
J
John Williams (Barnet, GB)
Excellent
After receiving some as a gift I've just come back to Russian Caravan tea after decades of neglecting it. This is a lovely smoky flavour but also bold enough to take with milk as I do. The leaves are large, no powder here. I'm delighted to have found it again.
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Andrew
Bought out of curiosity more than anything, and it's perfect for when you don't fancy lapsang
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Andrew
This is a very pleasant smoked tea, not quite as in your face as lapsang, and is brilliant for quenching a thirst
