“I’ve had a smoky russian tea before, and didn’t like it, but after hearing about trying it with jam, I was curious. When we stopped in Capital Teas we did get a chance to talk to a lady originally...” Read full tasting note
“Today I discovered that I enjoy Russian Caravan tea – at least this particular Russian Caravan. The story of Russian Caravan tea has always intrigued me – Silk Road, camel caravans,...” Read full tasting note
“I might have steeped this for too long. It was very dark and had an acrid taste. Basically, it reminded me of a stronger version of the standard black teas I’ve had in the past that I haven’t...” Read full tasting note
“For a smoky tea it’s not very smoky. I love Lapsang Souchong because of the smoky taste so I was disappointed in this blend.” Read full tasting note
A blend of Chinese Keemun and a pine-smoked Lapsang, this tea is described as an aromatic and full-bodied tea with a subtle sweet, malty taste. The name has its origins in the 18th century camel caravans that facilitated the transcontinental tea trade, along the Silk Road, from tea-producing areas such as China, India, and Ceylon to Europe via Russia. It would take months to make the six-thousand-mile journey from the Chinese border to Russia and it was said that during these caravan journeys, the teas took on the smoky taste of the campfires. Historically, the Russian Caravan tea was the most important drink after vodka in Russia, and even to this day a cup of this imperial elixir is well worth any journey.
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