Scottish Blend was launched in 1990 by Brooke Bond as the first tea specifically blended for the softness of Scotland's water - a genuinely different approach to blending that produces a different result in the cup. Now part of the Unilever family, the blend has barely changed since launch and remains Scotland's second favourite tea brand. Sourced primarily from Unilever's own tea estates in Kenya and Tanzania. Medium bodied, malty, and confident without being aggressive. The soft water blending gives it a cleaner, more balanced cup than you'd get from a standard everyday blend brewed in the same water. Holds up well to milk and remains unbitter even with a long steep - the CTC grade leaves infuse quickly and consistently. The kind of tea that has been drunk in Scottish homes every morning for over 30 years. If you enjoy Scottish Blend, our Scotch and Abram's Scottish Breakfast is our take on that same bold Scottish character - full-bodied, robust, and built to start the day. 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. This tea is built for it. No need to watch the clock - it won't turn bitter on you. How does it compare? Similar character: Nambarrie Similar soft water blend: Glengettie Similar to Brodies Scottish Breakfast Nambarrie shares the same everyday bold character - both are soft water blends built for Scottish and Northern Irish households with similar Kenyan and Assam origins. Glengettie is the closest Welsh parallel - also soft water blended, same no-nonsense everyday character. Brodies Scottish Breakfast is the natural step up if you want something from a dedicated Scottish tea company with a longer heritage.
