What’s In The Packet?
vegan. gluten free. 100% natural.
no preservatives or additives. specialist blend. hand-packaged
Experience
Best Enjoyed
To take Russian Caravan tea the true Rúski way, add a round slice of lemon to the bottom of your cup before pouring the tea. If you’re a sweet-tooth, you’ll love the Russian way of sweetening tea – eating spoonfuls of jam (especially blackcurrant or raspberry), fruit preserve, or honey between each sip. Let each mouthful of tea melt into the sweetness. If that’s a little too adventurous, you can stir a teaspoon of jam or honey directly into your cup.
Best Served
In your favourite teacups for casual gatherings and your finest china for formal events. If you’re a true china aficionado, you may wish to treat yourself to a Lomonosov tea set – famed traditional china crafted in Russia. In winter, keep your teapot warm with a knitted tea cosy and serve in mugs you can wrap your hands around.
Pairs With
In your favourite teacups for casual gatherings and your finest china for formal events. If you’re a true china aficionado, you may wish to treat yourself to a Lomonosov tea set – famed traditional china crafted in Russia. In winter, keep your teapot warm with a knitted tea cosy and serve in mugs you can wrap your hands around.
Tea Time
In its homeland, tea flows freely at all hours of the day. With its gentle buzz, Chay is an ideal afternoon cuppa, offering a nice lift to help you sail smoothly through the rest of the day. However, evening cuppas should be reserved for those who can handle a late-night caffeine kick.
Caffeine Level
Moderate
For a softer buzz
Tea Strength
Medium
Brewing Guide
AMOUNT
1 tsp per cup
TEMP
100°C (210°F)
TIME
3 – 5 min
Add 1 tsp of tea to a teapot. Pour in 200 ml of water boiled to 100°C. Steep for 3 – 5 min. Strain into cup. Sweeten to taste.
Brew it the traditional Russian way
Boil freshly drawn ambient water in a teakettle to 100°C;. Warm a small ceramic teapot by rinsing with the hot water. First, prepare a tea concentrate by adding 2 – 3 tbsp of tea to the teapot and fill with the hot water. Steep covered for 10 – 15 min. For best results brew in a traditional Lomonosov teapot placed on a simmering samovar or use a stovetop double tea kettle/pot to keep the tea warm while steeping. To serve, pour the tea concentrate from the teapot and adjust to your desired strength by topping up with hot water from the teakettle Sweeten to taste. Try stirring a tablespoon of blackcurrant or raspberry jam, honey or a round slice of lemon in the bottom of your cup before pouring the tea. Best served in your finest china. If sharing, impress guests by serving in traditional Lomonosov tea cups. Enjoy on its own or with pancakes and sip through a sugar cube between your teeth in true Russian style!