Description: Blended exclusively for us by the same European Master Tea Blenders who supply our very popular Russian Caravan (TB60). The same basic blend, using finer grades of tea. A truly exceptional tea.
Origin: England
Steeping Suggestions: - Leaf Quantity: 2¼ g/cup Water Temp: 212º (boiling) Steep Time: 4 min.
Average of customer reviews submitted during the last year: ; No. of reviews: 3 Dry Leaf Appearance and Feel: Very Good, Infused Leaf Aroma and Appearance: Very Good, Infused Liquor Flavor: Very Good, Overall Value: Very Good
David L. Kistner
from Bloomington, IL (United States)
(11/12/2012) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
poikkeus
from San Francisco, CA (United States)
(6/2/2012) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
"Very good value, all in all, and full-flavored. Lacking in finesse - but you can't beat the price." Ron Magen - Backyard Boatshop
from North Hills, PA (United States)
(6/28/2012) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Good
"Prefer the 'regular' Russian Caravan - for a 'stronger' brew. Unique & flavorful, both in taste & aroma. Fairly strong by itself, but for a real 'punch' - mix the leaves 80-20 with 'Black Label Fannings'. I use it for Iced Tea {about a QUART a day} as well as hot."
Average of customer reviews from prior years: ; No. of reviews:
41
Dry Leaf Appearance and Feel:
Very Good
, Infused Leaf Aroma and Appearance:
Very Good
, Infused Liquor Flavor:
Very Good,
Overall Value:
Very Good
Jim Barrett
from Duluth, MN (United States)
(12/2/2011) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"This has become one of my favorite teas from UT.C. Nice rich, complex flavor, like eating a steak in the morning. I rarely order larger sizes, but this one made me pull the trigger." Marlena Amalfitano
from Owego, NY (United States)
(10/11/2010) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"In my view, this is what a Russian Caravan should be." Louise Virgin
from Holden, MA (United States)
(12/7/2009) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
J.Armstrong
from Norwood, MA (United States)
(8/24/2009) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"One of my top favorites at Upton tea - handles milk and honey well, which is the way I always take my tea." John Lommock
from Mount Carmel, IL (United States)
(5/24/2008) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"I enjoyed this Tea" Ann C. Miner
from Roslyn, WA (United States)
(3/28/2008) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
Bonnie P Miller
from Cambridge, MA (United States)
(10/25/2007) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"Smooth and never too strong. Another favorite of mine (I drink black tea from 8 am until sleep) for the afternoon through evening." Eric Helmuth
from Arlington, MA (United States)
(8/19/2003) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"Exceptional - complex, yet smooth. Though it's usually an afternoon favorite, it also makes a good morning cup. And perhaps surpisingly, it's simply wonderful iced!" Randy Meissner
from Mandan, ND (United States)
(1/26/2012) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"Without a doubt my most favorite black tea." John A. Watkins
from Houston, TX (United States)
(4/19/2005) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Very Good
John O'Rourke
from Media, PA (United States)
(12/22/2004) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"In all honesty, I don't even know what a Russian Caravan Tea is; however, this is one very flavorful cup of tea. Very complex with a very pleasant fragrance as well. This could well be one of my favorites which will always be found in my kitchen." ALISON D. JOYCE-PRICE
from BERRYVILLE, VA (United States)
(12/13/2004) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
Pamela Mallory-Ricker
from Boston, MA (United States)
(5/4/2004) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"Of all the Russian Caravan blends I have had, this is my favorite." Barbara R. Drake
from Gainesville, FL (United States)
(11/5/2000) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"Balanced, flavorful, and elegant cup of tea. I wish I could somehow experience again the first time I ever tasted it!" Julia Burns
from Seattle, WA (United States)
(6/9/2010) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"Very smooth blend. I don't like milk in my tea, and this is perfect with just a bit of sugar." Jonathan Van Dalen
from Chantilly, VA (United States)
(8/22/2009) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Very Good
"This tea smells and tastes complex and delicious. There is a wonderful flavor and aroma which I can't quite explain. It's a wonderful tea with a lot of flavor." Reid
from Framingham, MA (United States)
(2/6/2009) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
"I don't think I could drink Russian Caravan all the time, but for an occasional change of pace, this is very good. Lots of earthy tones and interesting depth." Mmm
(11/26/2008) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"A deliciously bold tea with a rich, dark color and an enticing smoky flavor. I'm usually not a fan of lapsangs and other smoky teas, but I simply can't get enough of this one! Its aroma reminds me of autumn leaves. One of my favorites!" Mark Stackhouse
from Shelby Twp., MI (United States)
(12/7/2002) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"Extremely smooth and full, great when you come home from a long day at work. Nice price." Guy Tedesco
from Bethpage, NY (United States)
(6/15/2002) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"I bought sample packs of the Upton teas I thought I might like - some 20-30 in all. Of course, the expensive Oolongs came out on top. However this tea comes remarkably close. I'd say this tea is the best value of the teas I've tried." A tea drinker
from Mio, MI (United States)
(11/9/2001) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Excellent
Hollister Herhold
from Clinton, NJ (United States)
(3/12/2007) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Very Good
Stephen Michael Schimpf
from Torrance, CA (United States)
(4/10/2011) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
"Although it's a better-quality version of Russian Caravan, I like the taste of the Russian Caravan a bit better. And, as is the case with the Russian Caravan...where's the smoke?" J. Maring
from Renton, WA (United States)
(11/16/2010) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"Very nice. Full bodied with character and a slight perfume. Has the calming yet invigorating thing down. As good all-purpose tea, it's a keeper." Tea drinker
from Chicago, IL (United States)
(8/28/2007) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
Iain Lochland Stuart
from Springfield, OR (United States)
(1/13/2007) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
"A very pleasant blended tea" John Vigeland
from Asheboro, NC (United States)
(10/12/2006) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Excellent
"My only gripe about this tea is that the leaves don't stand up well to multiple infusions. But that's the only complaint, and it's a stretch. This stuff is an afternoon treat. Really substantial flavor and mouthfeel." James M Little
from Gladewater, TX (United States)
(2/12/2006) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
"This is a decent cup of hot tea, but it make a wonderful glass of iced tea. For a gallon of tea use a full kettle of boiling water, 5tsp of tea, and let steep 10 minutes. We weren't going to order it again until I made it iced." Maurice Blaug
from healdsburg, CA (United States)
(3/3/2008) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
Andrew Stewart
from Birmingham, AL (United States)
(11/13/2006) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
Ken Weaver
from Clemson, SC (United States)
(10/1/2002) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Good
"Perhaps a case of over expectations; found it clean and crisp, but somehow "normal" compared to other teas. Anticipate trying it iced." Terrilyn Sturtz
(1/17/2011) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Good
"No smokiness. Not even a hint!? As Russian Caravans go, it lacks. That said, it IS a delicious & complex cup. Its bright, smooth & balanced. Spent leaf has a fine Oolong aroma. Is there any lapsang souchong in it? It needs a touch. I'll keep looking." MARCELLO VALENTINI
from Hyde Park, MA (United States)
(5/13/2008) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Good
Kevin L Dixler
from Chicago, IL (United States)
(12/22/2007) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Not my cup,
Value:
Good
"A non-smokey version. Not for the Russian Caravan conoisseur looking for salt and smoke. The seemingly non-traditional Keemun used made me think twice. Upton re-assured me. My tin remains quite full. Upton needs a better RC blender. Just say Nyet!" Marilyn Houseman
from Nashua, NH (United States)
(1/30/2007) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Very Good
Ric
from Ocoee, FL (United States)
(12/25/2004) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Good
"Not what I expected, but a good cup. Maybe I'll order it again or maybe not." M Miller
from Pottstown, PA (United States)
(3/12/2003) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Very Good
Robert deVarennes
from Braintree, MA (United States)
(8/23/2010) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Good
Paula Skog
from North Grafton, MA (United States)
(2/28/2010) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Good
Rebecca Allen
from Houston, TX (United States)
(10/12/2005) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Average, Liquor: Average,
Value:
Average
"While discreetly smoky, I remain unimpressed by this European tea blender. Favoring instead an historic blend based on blending instructions from the 19th century to which silver needle white tea buds add an unexpected delicate flowery nuance."
"Upton Tea Imports was founded in 1989 with the objective of providing the North American tea drinker with
the finest teas available. We purchase teas from reputable brokers and estates worldwide, dealing only with
sources who are capable of providing top quality teas. We sell directly to the consumer, thus ensuring the
freshest product and fairest pricing."
Holliston, Massachusetts
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