Tower of London

Harney & Sons Tower of London Blend tea packaging featuring a purple design and five sachets.

Black tea packaging from Harney & Sons featuring "Tower of London" label, 1 lb size, elegant design.

Black tea tin labeled "Tower of London" by Harney & Sons, featuring elegant design and gold accents.

35412 Black Tea

Tower of London

Name: Tower of London
Brand: Harney & Sons Fine Teas
SKU: 35412
Price: 16.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.89 (1993 reviews)

Tower of London's history inspired this complex, fruit-forward blend.

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Description

Tower of London Blend is reminiscent of Elizabethan preserves, flavorful, and tempting. We blend Chinese black teas with a touch of oolong, then finish it with vanilla, caramel, and black currant flavors, oil of bergamot, and honey flavor. Featured in our Historic Royal Palaces Collection, it has become one of our most popular teas, especially with its brilliant amethyst-inspired tin.

Historic Royal Palaces is an independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

Brewing at a Glance

Caffeine: Caffeinated
Water Temperature: 212°F
Steep Time: 4 to 5 minutes
Flavor Notes: This tea is complicated, like the Tower itself. It has flavors similar to Earl Grey, Vanilla and Black Currant. There is also a nice touch of honey.

Mike's Rating

2 Briskness

2 Body

4 Aroma

Details: Few buildings have the history of the Tower of London. First, it was a fort. Then it became the royal prison, so there were some unhappy endings here. It has even stored the Crown Jewels. So when we were commissioned by the Historic Royal Palaces to do a tea in honor of it, we took it seriously (who wants to do time there?) The color of the tin is inspired by the rich tones of amethyst.

Dry Leaves: The Chinese leaves are medium-sized and black.

Liquor: The liquor is medium to dark brown.

Aroma: A wonderfully refreshing tea with fruity aromas, vanilla, and undertones of honey.

Flavors: This tea is complicated, like the Tower itself. It has flavors similar to Earl Grey, Vanilla and Black Currant. There is also a nice touch of honey.

Caffeine Level: Caffeinated

Body: Medium-to-strong-bodied

Brewing Time: 4 to 5 minutes

Brewing Temp: 212º

Ingredients

Black tea, oolong tea, vanilla flavor, caramel flavor, black currant flavor, bergamot oil, honey flavor. Contains natural flavors.

FAQ

What does Tower of London taste like?

It's complicated, like the Tower itself, with flavors similar to Earl Grey, vanilla, and black currant, plus a nice touch of honey. The aroma is fruity, with vanilla and undertones of honey. It's medium-to-strong-bodied and brews medium to dark brown.

What's in it?

Black tea, oolong tea, vanilla flavor, caramel flavor, black currant flavor, bergamot oil, and honey flavor. Contains natural flavors.

What's the story behind it?

Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, commissioned it. The Tower has been a fort, a royal prison, and the home of the Crown Jewels. The tin's color is inspired by amethyst.

Does it have caffeine?

Yes. It's a black tea blend, so it has caffeine.

How do I brew it?

Steep it in freshly boiled water (212°F) for 4 to 5 minutes.

What sizes does it come in?

A Tin of 30 sachets, a Tagalong tin, or loose in a 4 oz. tin or a 1 lb. bag.

Loose Tea: Bulk whole or broken leaves

Tea Bags: Finely cut tea in paper bags

Sachets: Whole-leaf tea in mesh bags

Tea Pods: Single-serve pods for Keurig® brewers

Iced Tea Pouches: Large bags for batches of iced tea