|| 30 March 2023

Titanic Tea

When I first saw the package of Thompson’s Titanic Tea, I immediately clicked the Buy button. I did not care whether the tea in the package was drinkable or not. I was buying the package for its design.

I love anything Art Deco, and this tea that the Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Thompson’s Family Teas had blended to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Titanic was reminiscent of those wonderful travel and advertising posters of the Art Deco era.

image: back side of Thompson's Titanic Tea

Thompson’s website and the website of the vendor from which I order my Titanic Tea only show the front of the package. Equally well designed are the other three sides.

image: side of Titanic Tea package

The big surprise for me was how much I liked the taste of Titanic Tea. It has become one of my favorite breakfast teas. Though it does not give me as strong a wake-up punch on a chilly wet morning as Miles West Country does, Titanic Tea is nevertheless a very tasty tea that is smooth and flavorful — with or without milk.

image: side of Titanic Tea package

Too often these days, the design of a package far exceeds the quality of the product inside. But in the case of Titanic Tea, the tea is as delightful as the package.

Another Thompson’s tea I have been enjoying is their Punjana. To me, Punjana seems to have a slightly spicy taste that at first I did not care for — but now I like very much. And I have purchased, but not yet tried, Thompson’s Signature Blend.

Ah, so many lovely teas to try and enjoy!.

be chic, stay slim — Anne Barone