Pu-erh Scottish Caramel blends a three year vintage pu-erh tea with almonds to create an earthy cup with notes of layered caramel.

All about Scottish Caramel, Pu-erh, Three-Year Vintage, — Loose Leaf Pu-erh Tea

What it’s like, and how to make it

CaffeineMedium caffeine
TypePu erh
FlavourCaramel
CharacterEarthy
What’s in itpu-erh tea (three year vintage), almond pieces

Perfect for

  • High tea
  • Waking up
How to brew it
  • 212°F / 100°C
  • Steep 3–5 minutes
  • Use 1 tsp per 8oz
  • Rinse the leaf first with a ten-second pour-off, then brew

Beyond the cup

The dessert pu-erh. Steep into cream for a caramel-almond ice cream with an earthy backbone you won’t find in a jar of caramel sauce. Infuse into butter for shortbread with a toffee depth that’ll surprise everyone. Brew strong and reduce into a glaze for roasted pears or baked apples – the butterscotch and almond in the tea do half the work. The most approachable pu-erh for someone who’s never tried one.

  • Scottish Caramel, Pu-erh, Three-Year Vintage, loose leaf tea, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Illustration: Scottish Caramel, Pu-erh, Three-Year Vintage, with the Tea Horse Road in Yunnan long ago
  • Illustration of Scottish Caramel, Pu-erh, Three-Year Vintage, in The Tea & Spice Shoppe pouch, with the Tea Horse Road in Yunnan long ago
  • Pu-erh Scottish Caramel - The Tea & Spice Shoppe
  • Pu-erh Scottish Caramel - The Tea & Spice Shoppe

What’s in it

Every herb in the blend, and where to read about it on its own.

  • Tea · Contains caffeine

    Pu-erh

    Camellia sinensis var. assamica

    The only tea that is genuinely fermented. Black tea is oxidised — a chemical reaction in the leaf — but pu-erh is worked on by moulds, bacteria and yeasts, which is why it tastes of forest floor, wet stone and leather rather than of leaf....

    Earth, forest floor, wet stone, leather and dark wood; smooth and very dark in the cup

    Learn more Sold on its own

  • Nut & seed · Caffeine-free

    Almond

    Prunus amygdalus

    Sliced or chopped almond pieces — thirteen products carry them, always in the dessert direction. In a tea blend almond brings a marzipan sweetness and a real richness that reads as creamy even in a cup with no milk in it, which is why it...

    Marzipan sweetness with a soft, buttery richness; reads as creamy even without milk

    Learn more

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What it goes with

The fireside tea. Pair alongside sticky toffee pudding, almond croissants, or pecan pie – the butterscotch and almond in the cup echo the caramel and nuts on the plate. Grab our Cinnamon and Nutmeg for a pu-erh-spiced baking session.

Reviews

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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

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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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