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Organic Russian Caravan Tea

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Russian Caravan Tea (Organic); 250g Bulk Bag £7.50
Russian Caravan Tea (Organic) ; 500g Bulk Bag £13.75
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Steenbergs Russian Caravan Tea reminds me of all the exotic fancies that I dreamt of when I was young. My uncle used to serve a Russian Caravan Tea from a wooden tea caddy that he had and I used to imagine the tea coming all the way from Russia. Actually, it is a blend of teas created from Indian and Chinese teas and was meant to evoke the concept of tea that had taken a long trek on the back of camels and horses along the silk road from China through to Europe via Russia. Caravan means a trading caravan from those days that took about six months rather than an Eldiss holiday caravan pulled behind a 4x4 while parping fumes and gases all the way from Moscow to London. Steenbergs Russian Caravan Tea blend evokes these age old flavours of a strong bold black tea with hints of smokiness.


We make this tea with a blend of organic China teas - organic Keemun tea, organic Yunnan, organic Lapsang Souchong. It is a light brewing tea with delicate smoky aromas and tastes. Technically, Keemun tea is too modern to have been used and it would probably have been a Ching Wo tea or such like with perhaps some Kintuck in there, but Keemun is really delicious and I feel a better base.


How to make Steenbergs Organic Russian Caravan Tea - into a warmed teapot, put 1 teaspoon of Steenbergs Russian Caravan Tea per cup plus 1 teaspoon for the pot. Bring fresh water to the boil and then pour over the Steenbergs Organic Russian Caravan Tea and brew for 3 - 5 minutes. Add milk or lemon to taste.

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