“I’m drinking the teabag version of this blend (many of Murchie’s black tea blends are available in both bagged and loose leaf form). I steeped it for three minutes which seems to work well given...” Read full tasting note
“This is the type of tea that needs sugar and milk. It is quite bitter on its own and prone to oversteeping. That being said, there were a lot of whole leaves in my cup that are intact and unravel...” Read full tasting note
“One of the teas I recieved as a gift from my mother from her trip to Victoria BC. A blend of Kenilworth, Darjeeling, Assam and Yunnan. I’ll finish up the box but do not find anything special about...” Read full tasting note
A superb blend of Ceylon, Darjeeling, Himalayan, Assam and Yunnan black teas, blended and named with national pride for the Governor General’s official residence in Ottawa, Canada.
Originally blended: 1980’s
A superb blend of Uva Ceylon tea from Sri Lanka combined with Darjeeling from the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains, Himalayan Tea from eastern Nepal, rich Assam from Northern India and full-bodied Yunnan from the genesis of tea in China. A sweet dessert-wine fragrance completes the experience.
Blended and named for the Governor General’s official residence in Ottawa, this tea is served at all the residence’s special occasion.
Ingredients: Black tea (Darjeeling, Nepal, Yunnan, Ceylon, Assam)
Since 1894, Murchie’s has been importing and blending the finest quality teas from select gardens around the world. As the decades have passed, the art of tea blending and tradition of excellence are handed down along with the old recipes. Today, Murchie’s offers traditional products and classic blends while also developing new combinations for a new generation of tea drinkers. We are proud to provide blends for events and occasions, from local landmarks to national observations and royal milestones.