Smoky blend - like billy tea
"In the absence of lapsang by itself this works to go with my earl grey 🫖 - the price is high but it tastes divine. Appreciate its complexity"
Smoky Russian Tea
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£3.50 - Regular price
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£3.50
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Tastes Like
Smoky
Strong
Black tea | Medium caffeine
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.
Featured in Brew, Bake, Sip & Savour: Bird & Blend Tea Recipe Book.
Ingredients
Taiwanese Formosa Oolong Tea, Lapsang Souchong Black Tea, Chinese Black Tea
Warning: Packed in an environment that contains nuts.
Please check out our allergens page for any queries you may have regarding ingredients.
Tea, Matcha & Sticky Chai Size Guide
Loose Leaf Tea*
| Size | Cups | Cold Brew Bottles |
| 20g pouch | 10 cups | 1-2 |
| 50g pouch | 25 cups | 3-5 |
| 150g pouch | 75 cups | 10-15 |
| 300g pouch | 150 cups | 20-30 |
Tea Bags*
| Size | Cups |
| 15 gift pack | 15 |
| 40 pouch | 40 |
| 100 pouch | 100 |
Matcha*
| Size | Cups |
| 30g tin | 25-30 |
| 100g pouch (upgrade to pouch & save 25%) | 80-100 |
Sticky Chai*
| Size | Cups |
| 90g jar | 9 |
| 150g refill pouch | 15 |
*Please note all sizes are approximate & can vary by tea blend & brewing preferences.
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How to make a hot tea
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Step 1
1 tsp
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Step 2
Boil water to 100°
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Step 3
Wait 2-4 mins
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Step 4
With or without milk
How to cold brew tea
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Step 1
Scoop 5-6 tsp into a bottle
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Step 2
Add 750ml cold water
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Step 3
Leave 4-6 hrs or overnight
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Step 4
Pour over ice & enjoy!
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Overall rating: 4.5495048 / 5 from 202 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Smoky Russian Tea offers a delightful smoky taste and inviting aroma, thanks to its blend of Lapsang Souchong, Formosa Oolong, and Mao Feng Keemun. Customers appreciate its delicious and earthy flavor, though opinions on the smoke level vary.
Summary topics
- Taste: 31%
- Aroma: 8%
- Blend: 14%
Review topics: [taste, feel, blend, works, aroma, treat, bag, buy, drink, milk, service, tea, smells, smoke, lapsang souchong, smokey, smokiness, lapsang, notes, russian, bird, ordering, cup, cuppa, experience, winter, brew, depth, favourite, samples].
Review highlights
- "This combination of teas has good strength, great taste and a lovely smoky taste and aroma." —
- "Great cuppa, with a lovely smoky aroma and taste." —
- "My wife calls it my bonfire tea and the smoky aroma and taste is very inviting." —
Reviews
Not what I expected
"I should have known better, as it's in the name, but I wasn't expected the tea to smell and taste THAT smoky! Very unpleasant. I thought I would get a similar blend to the "Russian Earl Grey" tea from Lipton (I used to buy it when I lived in France) that I love. Not the same thing at all! Not for me. . ."
Certainly Different!
"Took a punt on this as I fancied something different and it didn't disappoint. Probably a bit akin to Marmite for most as you'll either love it or hate it. Definitely smells more pungent than it tastes but I absolutely LOVE it. 😁"
Super earthy and warm
"Brilliant tea blend, it is really earthy and warm. Its a little bitter when drank black but with a splash of milk it really wakes up"
The best of the Lapsangs
"Smoky Russian really delivers. It’s got all the base notes of Lapsang plus woody top notes. It’s my go to afternoon tea."
Tastes like smoke!
"This tea isn't for everyone, it quite literally tastes like smoke. However I LOVE it - it's one of my favourites. It's so so good and I've never had a similar tea, it's so unique! It's lovely hot with a splash of whiskey, just saying. . ."
Love a Lapsang
"I bought a pack and it has that lovely smoky taste of Lapsang."
Smoothest
"This is a incrediable blend for all smokey tea lovers very smooth not sharp a indulgent fresh smokey flavour a real treat and genuine smokey tea ."
Like lapsang but not
"Great tasting tea the emulates the smokiness of an epic Lapsangs Souchong."
Not bad
"My expectations weren’t met but it’s certainly worth a try:)"
Q&A
- Does the 150g Tin version come with a label sticker on it? Or do i have to ask for it?
- Hello, Thank you for getting in touch! Yes, the 150g tin versions of our blends will come with a label on the tin! If you are buying a tin separately, you can request labels in the order notes :) Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns! Lizzie @ B&B
- Hi I ordered a few different types of teas and this has been my least favourite so far. Too smokey for me. Do you have any tips of what I can add to it to make it taste less smokey at all? I tried honey but I don't like sweet teas so that didn't work. Thanks
- Hi Nichola, Hope you are well! This is traditional Russian Caravan so it very smokey! You could mix it with should plain black tea to make your own blend! I hope that helps. Happy Sipping! Vic @ B&B
- How do you make it taste smoky? Is it the way it's treated or is it just a natural flavor of one of the teas?
- Hi there!! Our Smoky Russian is a Russian Caravan blend which consists of oolong tea, Lapsang Souchong tea, Mao Feng Keemun tea. Traditionally Russian caravan tea absorbed camp fire smoke on route back from China, but in more modern times, it's the Lapsang that is pinewood smoked and the process is just like any other food. Really hope that helps! Vic @ BB
- It used to come in a 300g bag. Do you still sell it that way and what would the price be in $US?
- Hi there! We are currently low on stock of Smoky Russian so it currently isn't available in the 300g Fan Stash option, but should be back with us in around a month :) The price for that would be $44. Please let me know if I can help with anything else, Eve @ BB