Prince of Wales tea blend

The Prince of Wales is a regal teablend typically served in the afternoon with scones. It is full bodied with hints of royal black currant. It is a bright liquoring tea whose ingredients may include Assam, Lucky Dragon, Keemun, Oolong, or Gunpowderwith larkspur, and always a hint of black currant.

Its many variations are produced by multiple companies one of which is the Twinings of Londoncompany.

According to Twinings, the particular prince the tea was named after was Edward, Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, who requested a carefully blended tea. Edward granted Twinings permission to resell his personal blend using his royal title, in 1921.

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