Russian Caravan tea blend

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  • English blended teas
  • Medium-bodied
  • Milk optional teas

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  • Russian Caravan tea: a traditionally aromatic blend.
  • This historic Russian Caravan tea is made from a traditional blend of large leaf Chinese black and oolong teas.
  • Russian Caravan has a distinctive and attractive complexity.
  • This tea was originally traded in the 18th century during the reign of Catherine the Great, carried by camel caravan via the Russian steppes, along the Silk Road to Moscow.
  • May be drunk morning or afternoon.

Russian Caravan tea: a traditionally aromatic blend

This classic Russian Caravan tea is made from a traditional blend of large leaf Chinese black and oolong teas. It has a distinctive and attractive complexity that is sure to make it one of your favourites. This tea was originally traded in the 18th century during the reign of Catherine the Great, carried by camel caravan via the Russian steppes, along the Silk Road to Moscow. This traditional blended tea may be drunk morning or afternoon. Infuse one teaspoon per person plus one for the pot for four minutes. Milk is optional. We also have a Smoky Russian Caravan tea.

First drunk by the Cossacks, since the 17th century tea has been brought to the fair at Nizhny Novgorod, on the Volga river 200 miles to the east of Moscow. This was Imperial Russia's focus for traded luxuries. Prepared in the samovar around an invitingly warm hearth, Alexander Pushkin declared that "ecstasy is a glass of tea and a piece of sugar in the mouth".

The benefits of loose leaf tea

  • This is a carefully sourced tea chosen for its distinctive, balanced flavour.
  • Loose leaf tea enables the full flavour characteristics of the tea to infuse.
  • The tea is chosen for its high grade which imparts the flavour and aroma characteristics for which this tea is best known.
  • A little patience is required when infusing large leaf grades but you will be rewarded with a superior, more balanced cup.

Which size to choose

  • There are several packing options: 60grams, 125grams and 250grams - the standard being of 125 grams in a packet.
  • You can select packets or a tin caddy with hinged lid which can be selected from the drop-down options.
  • Our silver-coloured packets are a triple laminate of paper, foil and cellophane, specifically designed for tea.

How to look after this tea

  • Store the tea with care: ensure it is stored air-tight, away from heat, light, moisture and strong aromas.
  • Our standard best-before is one year.

Delivery options

  • Our standard shipping is second class post unless you choose an alternative option.
  • Free UK shipping is available for orders over £30 and free first class post can be chosen for orders over £50.
  • Receive a free, full-colour, 33 page digital guide to tea with useful hyperlinks to helpful content.

For more information about buying our loose leaf teas see our page How to Buy the Best Loose Leaf Tea.

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Robert Atherton
Russian Caravan tea blend

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Simon Parton
Russian Caravan tea blend

"Exquisite flavour and a superior flavour Excellent sturdy product"

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CHRIS HOLLICK
Russian Caravan tea blend

"A great all-rounder and another quality tea from Grey's. Promptly delivered, as ever."

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Laurie Moye
Russian Caravan tea blend

"Product: Only good, because it's a bit bland compared with others I have used Service: No problems with the service"

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red73naxela
Russian Caravan tea blend

"Disaster! I had run out of Russian Caravan! But Grey's came to the rescue. Excellent tea -- and service. Thank you."

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lkillian10
Russian Caravan tea blend

"Have been drinking 'Russian Caravan' tea for some time now .... Grey's blends the best! Grey's is a wonderfully smooth blend that is good at any time of day."

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CHRIS
Russian Caravan tea blend

"A tea with interesting complexity. Very refreshing."

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Paul Driver
Russian Caravan tea blend

"Product: It is a good wiry, twisted leaf tea. This tea has been blended with a high proportion of oolong tea, giving it a pronounced flowery nose and flavor. I personally find it a a little unbalanced with the oolong predominating in the resulting brew. Service: A fast efficient service from a company providing a good selection of teas "

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CHRIS HOLLICK
Russian Caravan tea blend

"A tea with real individual character. Lovely fragrant finish. A joy to drink at anytime."

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Jen Musgreave
Russian Caravan tea blend

"Product: This is the tea we take on holiday with us as the best of both worlds (strong yet delicate). We re-buy this regularly Service: I have ordered many times from Greys teas - it would be helpful if they remembered what I've ordered in the past and stop treating me as a new customer each time. Also when Greys recommend new teas in their newsletters, it would be good if they took account of my previous purchases: I always buy Keemun Dahlia and Ceylon Kenilworth - I would like to know other teas that are similar in character. I work in CRM and would happily advise Greys on how to improve their relationships with existing customers! "

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Victoria Kinnersly
Russian Caravan tea blend

"Product: fine but will probably stick to unblended teas next time Service: fast and accurate as ever"

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Nicholas Aubrey
Russian Caravan tea blend

"An everyday tea with a difference Favourite anytime tea"

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Rupert West
Russian Caravan tea blend

"Product: Excellent Service: Great company, Great Tea - Range of my favourite teas a little limited this order due to no stock. But what is available was good. "

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lkillian10
Russian Caravan tea blend

"Have been buying Russian caravan for some time now from Fortnum's ...... they have stopped selling refills so needed to find an alternative supplier ...... Grey's Teas have come up trumps! Excellent brew, a cut above the rest as far as character, and a great drink at any time of day. Just as good if not better than Fortnum's in my view. I also love the simplicity and functionality of the tin supplied. Thank you.too."

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Philip Barber
Russian Caravan tea blend

" I am a long standing customer, who is delighted with the service, the quality, that value and variety of their teas"

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Mrs D. Ghalebi
Russian Caravan tea blend

"Product: Perfect blend, not too strong and with full flavour without being bitter or overpowering. Service: Great selection of teas, easy to use website and quick delivery."

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Richard Clifton
Russian Caravan tea blend

" Tea was great and delivered as expected"

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Christian Pedersen
Russian Caravan tea blend

"A really enjoyable and refreshing tea An everyday tea with a difference"

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Anonymous
Russian Caravan tea blend

"Good take on Russian Caravan A really enjoyable and refreshing tea"

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Dr William Tamkin
Russian Caravan tea blend

" Excellent range of tea and prompt service"

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Graham Monteith
Russian Caravan tea blend

"Product: The tin was bashed Service: Good service "

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Robert Dixon
Russian Caravan tea blend

"Favourite anytime tea Exquisite flavour and a superior flavour"

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Ally
Russian Caravan tea blend

"Makes a lovely unusual cup of tea Good take on Russian Caravan"

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Mr C L Howe
Russian Caravan tea blend

" Arrived promptly and well packed. Tea is excellent quality"

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Rupert West
Russian Caravan tea blend

"Product: Put off ordering my last order until the Russian Caravan came back into stock - It's a really lovely tea! I always have some in the cupboard Service: Tea arrived quickly and was well packed - Naturally the tea itself tastes just great"

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