Russian Caravan

This is a blend of China Black, Lapsang Souchong & Ceylon black tea. It has a full, heady, smokey aroma and flavor. Compliments well rich desserts!  Can be used as a smoky marinade for meat.Cup Characteristics: Memories of camel trains across the desert. Full flavored with distinct notes of pine and hickory smoke. Brew Time: 3-7 min Brew Temp: 212 degree (boiling)  Amount: 1 tsp/8 oz water Information:Presenting a tea that owes as much to politics and diplomacy as it does tea husbandry. The existence of Russian Caravan, a smoky blend of black teas, (traditionally comprised only of Chinese teas, in ours a blend of Chinese and Indian) is the direct result of a 1689 treaty between the Qing Dynasty China and Russia. The treaty brought an end to decades of border conflict between Russian Cossacks and the Manchu people of Northern China. As part of the treaty, Russia agreed to give up its expansionist push eastward to the Sea of Japan but gained direct trading access to Beijing. The trea