A robust breakfast tea with a real taste of history, the 1886 blend from Whittard delivers a hearty, full-bodied cup. Crafted from Indonesian Camellia assamica leaves with whole leaf and CTC processing, it is an authentic British choice for a malty morning brew.
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 developed in 1930 by Sir William McKercher at the Amgoorie Tea Estate in Assam - a full 44 years after Walter Whittard opened his first shop. The blend is inspired by the type of tea enjoyed in 1886, but CTC itself came later. 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.
Ingredients: Black Tea.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Product Specifications:
Weight: 100g
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from strong light and odours. Once opened, store in an airtight container.
Stackable Caddy: If you choose the caddy option it will stack with our other tea caddies
