Russian Caravan offers trade venues a distinctive, fireside-inspired black tea that brings genuine storytelling to the table. Loose-leaf service allows hospitality teams to showcase the traditional ritual of the teapot, where guests can watch the dark, wiry leaves slowly unfurl as the liquor develops its deep coppery amber tone. Supplied in high-barrier bulk trade pouches designed to protect freshness and maximise cup yields, it serves as an inviting centrepiece for autumn and winter drink boards, afternoon tea selections, and hearty breakfast services.
The character of this blend relies on a masterly balance of classic origins that softens the smoke without losing its romantic allure. A malty foundation of Indian Assam and Nilgiri orthodox leaves provides depth and weight, balanced by the sprightly clarity and golden lift of high-grown Sri Lankan Dimbula. To echo the historic caravans of the Great Tea Road, a measured proportion of authentic Chinese Lapsang Souchong from Fujian province is introduced, infusing the liquor with a delicate, toasted pine-wood sweetness rather than an overpowering campfire astringency.
Classified as an orthodox Orange Pekoe (OP) whole-leaf grade, the tea carries a naturally medium-to-high caffeine level that suits morning and midday revivals. To extract its full aromatic oils and malty core, the leaves require a rolling boil at 100°C and a patient infusion of 3 to 7 minutes. The resulting liquor displays robust body and refined smoothness, pouring cleanly on its own or carrying a splash of cold milk or a fresh wheel of lemon.
- INGREDIENTS:
- Luxury Black Tea
- ORIGIN:
- India, China, Sri Lanka
- CAFFEINE:
- Approx between 27- 35mg per cup
- LEAVES:
- Orange Pekoe, Orthodox
- AROMA:
- Slightly smokey
- COLOUR:
- Bright tending light
- TASTE:
- Flavoursome with wonderful smokey overtones
- WELL BEING:
- Relaxing
- WELL BEING:
- Energising
- FLAVOUR:
- Wholesome Tea
- FLAVOUR:
- Smokey
- STRENGTH:
- Full Bodied
- CAFFEINE CONTENT:
- Moderate
- HARMONISATION CODE < 3Kg:
- 0902300000
- HARMONISATION CODE > 3Kg:
- 0902400000
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Exploring the world by tea
Wow, there is ampungent aroma of the fresh leaves, gunpowder smell, hint of rubber tyres, smells strong, almost scary, my first thought was this could be either foul beyond belief or world changing. Tried first with milk, old habits die hard, , has a smoky bonfire kind of taste and smell, which is very pleasant, a wide taste across the back of the tongue, but thin bodied, not as full as say the Yorkshire Tea. It’s a very aromatic tea, it’s fills the room with the smoky aromas. This would good outside tea, when gardening and taking a break kind of tea. The flavours linger nicely in your mouth. Hints of the flavour come back hours later. I wouldn’t have this as my everyday tea, Mayfair Breakfast Blend fits that spot, but this is a tea to really enjoy. I suspect it might be a bit of a Marmite flavour, like Earl Grey, you either love it or hate it. Unlike Earl Grey I love it, but I’ve not tried the real Jenier Earl Grey tea, yet.
