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Inspired by the ancient classic Russian caravan tea that got its smoky flavour from the old tea trade routes, and the caravans evening campfires along them.
This is a pinewood smoked Lapsang Souchong black tea. Blended with Formosa Oolong sourced from Taiwan & Mao Feng Keemun sourced from China.
This tea is one of a smaller selection of our best selling blends that also come in luxury, pyramid tea bags. Shop our tea bag range here.
We are proud to be B-Corp Certified & being part of a group who believes in doing business the right way!
Carbon Neutral since 2021, funding renewable energy projects around the World
Plastic free & biodegradable tea bags since day one
100% of our product packaging is recyclable and compostable and plastic free. All of our online order packaging is recycled & recyclable.
81,896 trees planted from every time someone has used a disposable cup. All cups, straws & lids in store are plastic free.
Over £55,904 raised for over 30 good causes with our ChariTEA programme
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Happiness Guarantee
We're on a mission to spread happiness & reinvent tea... We are so confident that you will love your new blends that if you aren't 100% happy we will refund or replace!
Top Tip
Top Tip
Enjoy this classic smoky tea black to really appreciate the pine fire notes, or a splash of milk works nicely too!
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average rating4.6out of 5
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I discovered Russian caravan tea 20 years ago at uni (where coincidentally i was studying Russian) but it's become increasingly hard to find a decent blend.
Came across Bird & Blend as Bluebird tea at Just So Festival a few years back and was the best brew to dismiss the parenthood exhaustion, and only just realised you're the same company.
Absolutely LOVE this stuff! Aromatic & strong, I could drink gallons of it whilst I work from home!!
Yum yum yum! Will be ordering more soon.
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Hi Vicky, thanks for writing a review for Smoky Russian. It's such a lovely brew, do check out Bonfire Toffee for another smoky brew! Ian @ B&B
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Rated 5 out of 5
Astonishing tea
I've always loved lapsing souchong, but this tea is astonishing. Delightful smoky flavour, yet manages to be subtle too. somehow more pure than bonfire toffee, which is also fantastic.
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Quality
Rated 5 out of 5
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Excellent
Taste
Rated 5 out of 5
Not My Taste
Amazing!
Smell
Rated 5 out of 5
Not So Great
Amazing!
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Bird & Blend Tea Co.
Hi Ruth, thanks for writing a review for Smoky Russian! I'm glad you're enjoying the smokiness of this! Do try it cold brewed too with a splash of lemon juice, delish! Ian @ B&B