The Russian Caravan contains a blend of tea leaves including Lapsang Souchong. As the tea travelled along the route from China to Russia, some amazing chemical reaction happens between the leaves and the environment and the tea takes on its own distinctive taste that still carries a bit of the smokiness that Lapsang Souchong is famous for but not the overpowering taste. (I am still not sure how the chemical reaction happens but it really is an amazing thing to me!) Possibly, the campfire smoke from the caravan route contributed to smoking the tea leaves somewhat as they travel. What I like about the tea is that it is flavoursome enough by itself ...  Read the complete review

This is my favorite tea and I can not longer find it! I love it loose leaf so I can brew it to the strength I like. This tea is bold without being bitter. It takes cream and sweetner and it enhances it rather than weakens it. I highly recommend it if you love tea on the more bold side! This is an amazing tea to start your day with, boost you in the middle of the day or relax with after a long day. Brew and ...  Read the complete review

For a few minutes every day, would you like to imagine yourself as a member of the Russian aristocracy? A Tsarina perhaps? Obviously imagining this before the Russian revolution would be a good idea! Well now it possible by sitting back, closing your eyes and sipping this gorgeous tea. How is that possible I hear you ask! Well this tea is called Russian Caravan and is based upon the tea fervour by the old Russian aristocracy. You wouldn't expect them to drink the same tea as the peasants surely! The tea is made from a blend of fine China teas and was traditionally transported into Russia by camel caravans from Asia. I think that explains where ...  Read the complete review