Clipper Ship Tea Company

Gatsby's Reserve

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$14 $28 In stock

Category: CLASSIC BLACK TEAS

Tasting Notes: rich, smooth, refined

Description: A full-bodied and bold breakfast tea created in honor of The Great Gatsby’s 100th anniversary. Gatsby’s Reserve is rich and elegant, yet hearty and smooth — a tea with depth and strength of character. 

This limited-edition black tea is rich, smooth, and full-bodied, crafted from a bold blend of Kenyan, Ceylon, and Assam teas.

Refined enough to sip straight, yet strong enough to take milk and sugar, Gatsby’s Reserve was made for those who appreciate strong black tea. If you enjoy our many breakfast blends we think you'll love this one too. Sip it plain to appreciate its refinement, or enjoy it with milk and sugar for a classic breakfast-style brew. 

This literary tea was crafted for those who love strong black teas and timeless novels. A bestseller at Clipper Ship Tea Company, it’s perfect for quiet mornings and thoughtful afternoons.

“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”
— The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald

Limited edition. Available while supplies last.

Ingredients: blend of black teas from Kenya, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), and Assam

Steep Directions: steep 1 heaping teaspoon of tea per 8 oz boiling water, 205–212°F, for 3–5 minutes

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Emma C. ★★★★★

I’ve been brewing it strong every morning since it arrived, and the full-bodied richness holds up beautifully with just a splash of milk. That smooth, hearty finish makes it feel like a proper slow Sunday even on a Tuesday rush.

Emma ★★★★★

This one’s a proper morning cuppa—bold enough to wake you up but smooth enough that you don’t need milk to soften it. I brewed a strong pot before work and the rich, refined finish kept me sipping past the last drop.

James ★★★★★

The maltiness comes through clearly in every sip, and the body is so bold it stands up perfectly to a splash of milk. This breakfast blend has that refined depth I'd expect from a Gatsby-themed tea, hearty without ever tasting bitter.