Russian Caravan is an ancient Chinese black tea blend that has existed for centuries. Traditionally made with a blend of Keemun Chinese black tea, smoked lapsang souchong black tea, and a dark-roasted high-mountain Wuyi rock oolong, it makes a tea that is both dark, smoky, and flavorful with a variety of tasting notes to look for.
This particular blend utilizes all of the above, plus a golden monkey black tea to smooth it out with a unique aftertaste. With smoky, roasty overtones and a mildly astringent bite in the background, this tea needs no sugar, nor milk, but won't necessarily say no to either. Channel your inner artificer, inventor, mechanic, or whatever for this tea, perfect for anyone with a specialty in the gears.
Artificery — Roasty Smoky Russian Caravan Black Tea
- Use 7g (≈1 tbsp) of leaf per ½ liter (≈17 oz) of water.
- Use boiling (90°C/195°F) water
- Steep for 2:30, strain leaves, and enjoy!