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1886 Loose Tea
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This historical loose leaf blend is inspired by the type of tea enjoyed in Victorian London when Walter Whittard opened his first shop in 1886. We've chosen the strong, rich leaves of the Indonesian Camellia assamica tea bushes, blending the whole leaves with those processed using the CTC (crush, tear, curl) technique, producing a hearty, full-bodied and flavoursome brew.
CTC was first developed to speed up the process of oxidation, strengthening the colour and flavour to mask the brackish London water. Londoners soon acquired a taste for the invigorating new brew and our expertly crafted 1886 blend has a real taste of authenticity – moreish and malty, we love it with a splash of milk at breakfast.
• Origin: Indonesia
• Tea type: Black
• Number of servings (using 1tsp/ 2g per cup): 100g = 50 cups
• Ideal for using with: Glass Pao Infuser Mug, Chelsea Glass Teapot with Infuser and Infusers & Strainers
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Ingredients
Black Tea.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
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Product Specifications
Code: MSTR314948
Weight: 100g
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from strong light and odours. Once opened, store in an airtight container.
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TEA TYPE
Black Tea

TASTE PROFILE
Dark, strong and designed for a dash of milk

FOOD PAIRING
A good hearty breakfast
Numerology
NO.
86
It was easy to choose the number for this tea – 86, the year Walter Whittard opened the doors of his Fleet Street store over a century ago…
Brew the Perfect cup

Teaspoons (2 grams)
1

1 cup
200ml water
100 degrees

time
3-5 mins
Origin: Indonesia
The tea gardens of Java were originally planted by the Dutch in the 1700s. Tea from the region has similar strength and taste to full-bodied Assam, making it perfect for breakfast blends.

Black Tea
Fully oxidised for a rich, robust flavour, black tea is the most popular type of tea in the western world – and for good reason. Its full body and depth of flavour make many black teas ideal for drinking with a splash of milk, while more delicate varieties like Darjeeling express a huge range of complex characteristics. Discover more about black tea here.