In 1999 a tea revolution hit Scotland and Scottish Blend launched Pyramid bags – a design that gives the tea leaves more room to infuse so it can deliver a more fulsome flavour. In 2003, new ‘Freeflow’ fabric, which has a unique ‘webbed’ non-perforated design for the ultimate cup of tea, was introduced.

Today, Scottish Blend tea is produced by Unilever UK (which also make PG Tips Tea).

Scottish Blend Tea

“I am so fond of tea that I could write a whole dissertation on its virtues. It comforts and enlivens without the risks attendant on spirituous liquors. Gentle herb! Let the florid grape yield to thee. Thy soft influence is a more safe inspirer of social joy.”

Boswell must of been enjoying a cup of Scottish Blend Tea when he said that brilliant and so true quote.  Boswell was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on October 29, 1740 and lived until May 19, 1795.  He is best-known for the biography of Samuel Johnson.

]]> http://blog.teadog.com/2009/08/27/he-was-drinking-scottish-blend-tea-when-he-said-this/feed/ 0 http://blog.teadog.com/2009/05/20/drought-and-high-demand-causes-tea-prices-to-rise/ http://blog.teadog.com/2009/05/20/drought-and-high-demand-causes-tea-prices-to-rise/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 15:25:34 +0000 teadog.com http://blog.teadog.com/?p=1446 More information on this subject can be found in an article in the Telegraph (UK) Newspaper.

Due in part to increasing demand and a poor harvest, the price of many teas is set to rise.

Drought has effected the important tea growing countries of India, Kenya and Sri Lanka. Demand for tea also has increased internationally. These two factors have caused tea prices to be at an all-time high.

According to the Telegraph,  Unilever, makers of PG Tips, Lyons, Scottish Blend and more, is expected to raising prices of these teas in the UK shortly.  The prices could increase 10% to 15% for these teas.

Other tea brands should follow with price increases.

How much this will affect these tea brands being imported in the US has not yet been determined.

Scotland’s relationship with tea started in the early 1600s, when it was formally introduced to the country. Later, many Scots went to India and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) to start and run tea estates. Scotsman James Taylor is known as the father of Ceylon tea.

Scots helped make tea a global drink. Lipton, one of the most recognizable brands, started in Scotland. Thomas Lipton opened his first grocery shop in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1871. After growing his grocery business to over 300 stores, he entered the tea business. Buying directly from growers and even starting an estate himself, Lipton became the first to sell tea to the public at low prices. He was one of the first to create a specific brand of tea that would be the same everywhere it was sold. In the 1890s, Lipton expanded his brand to America.

Although the most popular type of tea is English Breakfast, it was actually created in Scotland. According to legend, it was invented in Edinburgh, Scotland, by a Scottish tea master. Queen Victoria, fond of all things Scottish, popularized the blend in England. It eventually became known as breakfast tea. Over the years, companies across the world have copied this tea.

Today, two types of Scottish tea predominate: Scottish Breakfast and tea blended specifically for Scotland’s soft water. Scottish Breakfast, made by companies around the world, is a full-bodied black tea with a malty flavor best served with sugar and milk.

Real Scottish tea is blended for the soft waters of Scotland. Two of the leading authentic Scottish teas are Scottish Blend and Brodies. Scottish Blend was introduced in 1990 and is among Scotland’s favorite brands of tea. Scottish Blend was launched as the first specially blended tea for Scotland. Now available worldwide, Scottish Blend is increasingly popular throughout the world. Scottish Blend tea is produced by Unilever, makers of PG Tips, England’s favorite tea.

Today, Brodies still produces tea in Scotland. Available in distinctive drums, Brodies Teas are popular with visitors to Scotland. Brodies is still a family business and has been importing and blending tea since 1867. Brodies started in Leith, Scotland, where tea clippers once landed their cargoes. In 2002, Brodies moved to a new state-of-the-art production facility outside of Edinburgh.

Each Scottish tea has a unique taste. To determine what you prefer, first take a sip of the tea without milk or sugar. Then, you will discover the real flavor of each tea. You may discover you really prefer one type of tea over another. Then, you can add milk or sugar.

Created in 1990, Scottish Blend tea is Scotland’s 2nd most popular tea.

Scottish Blend was specifically created to match the soft Scottish water. Scotland is a country of tea drinkers. Over 90% of Scottish residents consume over 14 million cups of tea each day.

Scottish Blend comes in a pyramid shaped tea bag, which produced a better cup of tea. Among Scottish tea, Tetley is the number 1 brand while Nambarrie is the 3rd most popular brand.

The tea is produced by Unilever UK (which also make PG Tips and many other brands).

In the US, Scottish Blend is available in an 80 tea bag box.

If you visited Scotland or are of Scottish extraction, you have tried Scottish Blend tea. But, most people have not tried this tea.

Scottish Blend is an excellent and underappreciated tea. Scottish Blend is made specifically for the soft waters of Scotland. Since Scottish waters makes the world best whiskey, you know it makes a great cup of tea.

If you get a chance, try a cup.