Marks and Spencer has been sourcing tea through a single expert supplier for over 40 years, and Luxury Gold is their flagship - an award-winning blend of hand-picked leaves from Kenya, Rwanda, and Assam that has been a signature for 25 years. What sets it apart from most teas is what happens after blending: the leaves are vacuum packed within 24 hours at source, stopping them from becoming dry, stale, or bitter, and preserving the naturally sweet flavour before it ever reaches the bag. M&S generates more Fairtrade Premium for tea growers than any other UK retailer. Smooth, golden, and full of character with a naturally sweet finish. The Kenyan and Rwandan teas bring brightness and warmth, the Assam adds body and malt. A balanced, all-day cup that is good enough to be served every five minutes in M&S Cafes across the UK. Works beautifully with milk. If you enjoy M&S Luxury Gold, our Scotch and Abram's Britannia Blend is our take on that same golden, balanced everyday cup - medium bodied, smooth, and easy drinking. How to brew the perfect cup Use freshly boiled water, not left to cool. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on preferred strength. Add milk if you like. It holds up beautifully. No sugar needed but it pairs well if you take it. How does it compare? Similar to Barry's Gold Blend Similar to Bewley's Gold Blend Similar to Dorset Sunshine Blend Barry's Gold and Bewley's Gold are the closest comparisons - all three share the same Kenya, Rwanda, and Assam character with a similar golden, smooth finish. Dorset Sunshine Blend draws from the same Rift Valley origins with a similar award-winning credentials and balanced everyday character.
