Brodies Russian Caravan Loose Tea

Russian Caravan takes its name from the camel caravans that transported tea from China to Russia along the old Silk Road. The journey took months, and the tea absorbed the smoke of nightly campfires along the way - giving the blend its distinctive character. Brodies has been blending tea in Scotland since 1867 and their version draws on Assam, Keemun, and Oolong for a blend that is aromatic, full-bodied, and gently smoky without being overpowering.

Sweet, malty, and complex. The smokiness is there but it plays a supporting role rather than dominating the cup - which makes this a good entry point for those curious about Russian Caravan but wary of something too intense. Works well black or with a splash of milk.

If you enjoy Brodies Russian Caravan, our Scotch and Abram's Russian Caravan is our take on that same smoky, aromatic character.

Sits between a classic breakfast tea and a full Lapsang Souchong in terms of smoke intensity. If you enjoy Brodies Scottish Breakfast but want something with more character and complexity, this is the natural next step. Taylors Lapsang Souchong is worth a look if you want to go further into the smoky end of the spectrum.