Bourne Valley Loose Leaf English Breakfast tea

Bourne Valley Breakfast Tea

£12.00

TASTING NOTES
Honey, Malty, Brisk
Loose Leaf Black Tea · 100 g

A refreshing golden blend inspired by the beautiful chalk landscape of the Bourne Valley. High grown Rwandan lends an uplifting note to malty Assam in this classic British breakfast tea.

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Tin Refill Pouch

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A refreshing, golden black tea blend inspired by the beautiful chalk landscape of the Bourne Valley. We’ve selected a smaller leaf size to give a stronger brew, the small size infuses quickly to give colour, strength and flavour. It’s a blend that works perfectly with milk.

East African teas from ‘the land of a thousand hills’ give flavour and brightness to the blend. With its warm temperate climate and mountainous terrain, conditions are ideal for growing tea all year round in Rwanda. The volcanic soil is nutrient rich, which together with the altitude, gives Rwandan tea a distinct, high-grown flavour profile.

Peak quality second-flush Assam teas, provide thickness and body. Harvested from end May onwards and available for just a few weeks per year, the Second Flush produces the best quality tea in Assam, with thick malty liquors and an abundance of golden tips.

Bright and brisk, our Breakfast blend works well with or without milk. However, we love to serve it with a splash of milk to enhance the body and richness.

Number of Servings: 29 cups
Cost per cup £0.35p
(assuming 3.5g per serving)

Ingredients
Black tea

Bourne Valley Breakfast Tea

£12.00

How much

Use 1 teaspoon of tea per person

Water Temperature

Heat the water to 100⁰C

BREW TIME

Infuse for 5 minutes

TO TASTE

Best enjoyed with milk

Where does the Tea Come From?

Rwanda, Africa

ORIGIN: Assam, India. Rwanda, Africa.
VARIETAL: Camellia Sinensis var. Assamica
LEAF GRADE: Pekoe, GBOP

Rwanda may be a relatively new player in tea production, with estates established in the mid-20th century, but it has quickly gained global recognition for its exceptional quality. We proudly source from Rukeri Estate, choosing their Pekoe leaf grade for its fresh, vibrant flavour. It’s our go-to breakfast tea — bright, bold, and perfect with a splash of whole milk alongside toast or crumpets.

Rwanda’s unique terroir makes it a remarkable place for tea cultivation. High altitudes, rich volcanic soils, and a temperate climate combine with cool nights and warm days to develop teas with clean, complex flavour. The mountainous landscape and excellent drainage further enhance the quality of the leaves.

Rukeri is also one of the few estates in Africa to produce Orthodox tea, a traditional method that gently rolls the leaves, preserving their size and developing their character. This results in a more nuanced, flavourful brew compared to smaller-cut CTC teas. You can truly taste the difference in every cup.