Why More Australians Are Choosing to Shop Loose Leaf Tea

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Looking to shop loose leaf tea online? You are not alone. More Australians are moving away from supermarket tea bags and turning toward high-quality, loose leaf tea. At TeaLovers.com.au, we offer one of the country’s largest selections of premium loose leaf teas, all available to order from the comfort of home.   When you shop loose leaf tea with Tea Lovers, you are buying produce grown from respected tea estates and small growers across Japan, China, Taiwan, India, Sri Lanka and more. Every tea is carefully sourced for its quality, flavour and freshness. Unlike mass-produced tea bags, loose tea retains more of its natural oils and nutrients, delivering a richer aroma and more nuanced flavour in every cup.   Our collection spans a wide variety of styles. If you're looking to shop loose leaf tea by type, we stock everything from Japanese green teas and Taiwanese oolongs to traditional black teas, European-style flavoured blends, herbal infusions, fruit teas, rooibos, honey...
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Exploring the Smoky Flavours of Russian Caravan Black Tea

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  Russian Caravan tea is a highly sought-after black tea, renowned for its unique smoky flavour. This popular tea has a rich history that dates back to the 1600s, when it was first discovered along the Sino-Russian trade route. Russian Caravan tea is a blend of black tea leaves that have been infused with smoke, resulting in a dark and malty tea with notes of tobacco, chocolate, firewood, charcoal, and smoke.

The story of Russian Caravan tea began when goods were carted from China to Russia via the Sino-Russian trade route. The tea was transported on mile-long camel caravans, and due to the long, cold, and snow-covered roads, the camels would often stop and rest near campfires. During these rests, the tea leaves absorbed the smoky flavour, and when the tea arrived in Russia, tea drinkers took notice of its new smoky character and really enjoyed it. This resulted in the official creation and demand for Russian Caravan tea.

Interestingly, around the same time Russian Caravan tea was discovered in Russia, a similar smoky black tea called Lapsang Souchong was discovered in China. Lapsang Souchong is made from leaves from the Wuyi Mountains, the birthplace of black tea, and is traditionally smoked over pinewood fires. This process gives Lapsang Souchong a unique smoky flavour that sets it apart from other teas, including Russian Caravan tea. Both Russian Caravan tea and Lapsang Souchong tea have gained worldwide popularity and are still enjoyed by tea enthusiasts today due to their bold and distinctive flavour profiles.


Russian Caravan tea is one of Tea Lovers' best-selling classic black teas. The company offers a range of classic black teas, including English Breakfast Superior, French Earl Grey, Earl Grey Supreme, Irish Breakfast Superior, Madam Grey and Prince of Wales. In addition, Tea Lovers also offers its own Australian version of Russian Caravan tea called ‘Australian Bushfire Caravan.’ This tea is a blend of Australian-grown Daintree black tea and China black tea, resulting in a mild smoky tea that is reminiscent of billy tea enjoyed over a campfire.


Russian Caravan tea is best enjoyed as a warm and comforting beverage. To experience the full range of flavours and aromas, it is recommended to steep the tea leaves for 3-5 minutes in boiling water. Adding a little bit of honey, sugar, or lemon can enhance the natural sweetness and further bring out the smoky notes.


Tea lovers can find the largest range of classic black teas, Australian black teas, gourmet flavoured teas, and herbal wellness teas at TeaLovers.com.au. Whether you're a seasoned tea drinker or just starting out, Russian Caravan tea is a must-try for anyone who loves a unique and comforting tea experience. So why not add a little bit of history to your next cup of tea and try Russian Caravan tea today?

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