London Calls!
Such a tasty tea!! One of my favourites.
— Margot D. Verified
All about London Calling, Loose Leaf Black Tea
What it’s like, and how to make it
CaffeineMedium caffeine
TypeBlack
FlavourVanilla, caramel
CharacterSweet, creamy
What’s in itblack tea, bergamot, cornflowers, vanilla, caramel
Perfect for
- High tea
- Latte ready
How to brew it
- 212°F / 100°C
- Steep 3–5 minutes
- Use 1 tsp per 8oz
- Past five minutes it turns bitter
- Takes milk better than any other leaf
Beyond the cup
Steep into milk for a rich tea latte. Infuse into cream for a smooth custard base. Brew alongside anything you’d find in a London tea room – scones, cakes, sandwiches.
What’s in it
Every herb in the blend, and where to read about it on its own.
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Tea · Contains caffeine
Black Tea
Camellia sinensis
The leaf of one evergreen shrub, fully oxidised. Black, green, white and oolong tea are all Camellia sinensis; what separates them is what is done to the leaf in the hours after it is picked. Black tea is withered, rolled to break the cells open,...
Malt, honey, dark amber; brisk and full, with tannin enough to take milk
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Flavouring · Caffeine-free
Bergamot
Citrus bergamia
The oil pressed from the skin of a sour citrus fruit, and the single thing that makes Earl Grey Earl Grey. Nine products here carry it. Bergamot is not a flavour that exists in nature elsewhere — it is floral and citrus at once, more...
Floral and citrus at once — closer to perfume than to fruit, with a clean bitter edge
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Flower · Caffeine-free
Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
The blue in your tea. Cornflower petals are in eighteen products here and they are there to be looked at: the pigment, protocyanin, is one of the few真 blues in the botanical world, and it survives drying where almost nothing else blue does. They contribute...
Almost nothing — a faint clove-like sweetness at most. It is in the blend for the blue
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Flavouring · Caffeine-free
Vanilla
Vanilla planifolia
The cured seed pod of an orchid, and the second-most expensive spice in the world after saffron. Twelve products carry it. In a blend vanilla does something no other ingredient does: it makes everything beside it taste rounder and sweeter without adding sugar, which is...
Sweet, creamy and floral with a woody depth; it rounds out everything beside it
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Flavouring · Caffeine-free
Caramel
Sugar, cooked until it browns. Five products carry caramel pieces, and it is the most straightforwardly indulgent thing in the catalogue: it brings butterscotch sweetness and a slight bitterness that gives a dessert tea its edge. Caramel pieces dissolve into the cup rather than steeping,...
Butterscotch sweetness with a faint burnt-sugar bitterness behind it
What it goes with
Afternoon in London. Sip with scones, Victoria sponge, or a proper cheese toastie. Pair with our Classic All-Seasoning or Poultry Seasoning for a roast dinner companion.
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Poultry Seasoning
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Reviews
What the time-travelers say
5.0 from 5 reviews of this one, and 206 of the shop’s 213 are five stars
Write a reviewMy new favourite
London calling is the perfect blend of black tea with a little something extra. The muted caramel and vanilla are very subtle, yet…
London calling is the perfect blend of black tea with a little something extra. The muted caramel and vanilla are very subtle, yet present. It makes a nice strong cuppa for first thing in the morning.
— Trish F.
Fantastic tea
I love this tea it is the perfect early morning blend.
— Trish F.
So very good
Love love, love this tea. It's aptly named because makes the perfect London Fog!
— Lorie
London Calling
London Calling is our family's favourite cuppa at 4:00 p.m. It's more than just a basic black tea, but not one of those overly fla…
London Calling is our family's favourite cuppa at 4:00 p.m. It's more than just a basic black tea, but not one of those overly flavoured sweet ones. It works well with our unwinding time and tides us over until dinner. I've never served it to anyone who didn't love it. :)
— Michelle
London Calls!
Such a tasty tea!! One of my favourites.
— Margot D. Verified
My new favourite
London calling is the perfect blend of black tea with a little something extra. The muted caramel and vanilla are very subtle, yet…
London calling is the perfect blend of black tea with a little something extra. The muted caramel and vanilla are very subtle, yet present. It makes a nice strong cuppa for first thing in the morning.
— Trish F.
Fantastic tea
I love this tea it is the perfect early morning blend.
— Trish F.
So very good
Love love, love this tea. It's aptly named because makes the perfect London Fog!
— Lorie
London Calling
London Calling is our family's favourite cuppa at 4:00 p.m. It's more than just a basic black tea, but not one of those overly fla…
London Calling is our family's favourite cuppa at 4:00 p.m. It's more than just a basic black tea, but not one of those overly flavoured sweet ones. It works well with our unwinding time and tides us over until dinner. I've never served it to anyone who didn't love it. :)
— Michelle
Great products and great service
I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great…
I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great products.
— Nick C. Verified
Great tea
A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very…
A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very tasty!
— Zoe R. Verified
Maple Peach
The maple peach is delicious. What a beautiful combination. I will most definitely order it again, and a higher quantity of it.
— Gerda S. Verified
Always handy
I use dillweed often. This dill is fresh and has a nice aroma. I use it in marinades, salad dressings, and on fish. Good stuff.
— Jennifer D. Verified
Great stuff
This has helped my household a lot with circulation and alertness when we had it everyday. Will be ordering again soon. Thanks
— Dave G. Verified
Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product.…
Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product. 10/10!!
— Erin Poeta P. Verified
Delicious
I love this black tea, it has a really nice smooth flavour and love how it’s Swiss water method decaf. Will be buying again!
— Jessica A. Verified
Great flavorful tea
Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite…
Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite flavorful.
— Joel R. Verified
Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a…
Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a flavoured tea!!!
— Ted H. Verified
teas
love , love, love and they shipping is very fast. the headache tea works great, the throat coat tea works great as well
— Miranda A. Verified
4 stars
It worked beautifully; perhaps if I add a little more honey, it would make it better… It is a wellness tea, after all!
— Merrilee B. Verified
Bancha with a splash of lemon
A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an…
A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an enjoyable second cup!
— Monika F. Verified
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