Cutty Sark x Drury Finest Quality Tea 25 Pyramid Tea Bags

Cutty Sark was once the fastest tea clipper in the world. Built in 1869 in Dumbarton, Scotland, it was one of a generation of sleek, elegant and rapid sailing vessels tasked with bringing back China tea to Britain. Speed was of the essence: the fashion of the day was to to try to buy the first shipments of tea delivered so it paid to be fast. In total, Cutty Sark transported over 10 million Ibs / 4.5 million kilograms of tea to Britain.

Tea had been enjoyed in Asia for centuries but did not reach Britain until the 1650s. Initially hailed for its medicinal qualities, it was soon a beverage only the wealthy could enjoy. Delicate porcelain, expensive silverware and elaborate rituals developed to demonstrate its exclusivity. By Cutty Sark's time, the exotic leaf had become a national staple, in high demand as a daily drink for all.

The opening of the Suez Canal and advancement of steamships meant that Cutty Sark was forced from the tea trade after just seven years. It would carry tea on one last voyage in 1881, this time from India. By the end of the century, tea from India and Sri Lanka had become more popular than Chinese tea in Britain. Cutty Sark went on to enjoy a successful career in the Australian wool trade and today, is the sole surviving tea clipper in the world.

This tea is blended in the UK by Drury Drury have over eighty years experience in blending fine quality teas. The Drury Tea & Coffee Company, established in London in 1936, is a family-run specialist supplier of tea and coffee.

We've selected Yunnan Flowery Orange Pekoe, from the eponymous province in South-West China, which is a traditionally rich, red brew with a hint of smokiness. Alongside this is another Chinese tea, Keemun from the Anhui province, which is smooth, delicate and fragrant. Lastly, we've introduced an Indian tea in a nod to contemporary tastes. Assam Flowery Orange Pekoe is full-bodied with a distinctive malty flavour that adds a powerful dimension to our tea.

The result is is a blend that makes the perfect breakfast tea, served with or without milk, that is so refined and delicate enough to be enjoyed in the afternoon or evening, perhaps with a slice of lemon or orange to temper the richness.

This large leaf tea is packed in biodegradable pyramid tea bags so that you can enjoy the full flavour of tea bags with the convenience of tea bags.

Why Pyramids ?

• The large pyramid shape allows tea to brew more effectively as the leaves have room to expand.
• The fine mesh allows the true flavour of the tea or infusion to shine through.
• The tea bag material (called Soilon) is made from sugarcane and is biodegradable and plastic-free.
• Dury use exactly the same blends for both our leaf teas and pyramid tea bags - ensuring maximum quality and flavour.

To brew the perfect cup of Cutty Sark Tea, use freshly boiled water and allow to infuse for at least tree minutes or to taste.

• 25 tea bags
• 75g
• Bags: NeaSoilon Non-GMO PLA mesh from sugar cane, Natureflex cellophane
• Carton: Cardboard
• Bags are compostable and biodegradable
• Carton can be recycled