01Hot
- Amount
- 1 tsp (about 2.5g)
- Water
- 100°C, freshly boiled
- Time
- 3 minutes
Taste before adding milk. Shorten the next brew if it feels too brisk.
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The Clocktower Afternoon Blend
Assam, Keemun and Darjeeling: malt, a little smoke and a floral lift for the afternoon.
- Caffeine
- Contains caffeine
- Brew
- 1 tsp · 100°C · 3 min
- Milk
- Good with milk
- Best
- Any time, all day
Regular price
£68.15
Regular price
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£68.15
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- Packed by hand in Huddersfield
- Packed by our Huddersfield team
- Free UK delivery from £35
Which size should I choose?
50gTry it first, or keep a few different teas open.
100gA sensible everyday pouch for most tea drinkers.
200g+Best when it is already part of your tea shelf.
Quantity
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Is this your cup?
People who want one tea for the whole day: malt, a hint of smoke and a floral lift.
Perhaps not if you want a single-origin tea. Try Margaret's Hope Darjeeling 2nd Flush TGFOP →
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The Clocktower Afternoon Blend
Three-tea afternoon blend
The malt-smoke-floral lift that outlasts breakfast
A layered black tea built around Assam's body, Keemun's gentle smoke and Darjeeling's floral finish. For anyone who finds English Breakfast a bit too direct and wants a cup worth tasting plain.
- Blend
- Assam, Keemun, Darjeeling
- Caffeine
- Contains caffeine
- Milk?
- Optional, takes it well
- Best time
- Morning through afternoon
The story
Three teas, one balanced cup
Most breakfast blends lean hard on Assam and call it a day. The Clocktower takes a different route: it keeps the malty backbone but adds Keemun's darker, gently smoky note and lifts the finish with Darjeeling's brightness. The result is a tea that rewards attention without demanding a whole ceremony.
The blend suits people who drink black tea throughout the day and want more dimension than a straightforward morning mug. Brew it a touch shorter if you take milk, or let it run the full three minutes for a more assertive cup. Either way the smoke stays polite, more hearth than bonfire.
It sits somewhere between an all-business breakfast brew and a single-origin you need to fuss over. One pot carries you from a quiet morning at home through to an afternoon break at your desk, still interesting on the fifth cup.
How to brew it
Brewing The Clocktower
02With milk
- Amount
- 1 tsp per cup
- Water
- 100°C
- Time
- 2–2.5 minutes
A small splash works; the body holds up without turning muddy.
03Second steep
- Amount
- Same leaves
- Water
- 100°C
- Time
- 4 minutes
A lighter cup emerges, more floral, still worthwhile.
Shop tip: Add a little more leaf rather than extending the steep if you want more strength; over-brewing dries the finish out.
Made for moments like
Mid-morning pause
When the first coffee has worn off and you want something with depth but not a caffeine jolt that rattles the afternoon.
Afternoon desk break
A proper mug while you clear the inbox, interesting enough to make you stop typing for a moment.
Weekend lie-in
Pot on the bedside table, newspaper propped up, nowhere to be for a while.
Lovely withButtered toast and marmaladePlain digestivesA slice of Madeira cakeSharp cheddar on oatcakesWarm scones with jam
Weighing it up?
Not quite what you’re after? Try these.
English BreakfastChoose this if you want a bolder, simpler mug that is all malt and body with milk.From £3.50
Russian CaravanChoose this if you want more smoke up front and a drier, earthier finish.From £4.55
Margaret's Hope Darjeeling 2nd Flush TGFOPChoose this if you prefer a single-origin cup led by floral notes, lighter bodied.From £7.05
Good questions
Things people ask us in the shop
What does The Clocktower taste like?
Malt and biscuit from the Assam, a gentle smoky undertone from the Keemun and a bright, floral lift from the Darjeeling. It is richer than English Breakfast but not heavy.
Does The Clocktower contain caffeine?
Yes. It is a blend of black teas and contains natural caffeine. If you want a gentler evening cup, try Decaf English Breakfast instead.
Can I add milk?
Absolutely. The blend has enough body to take a splash without losing its character. Add milk after brewing and taste as you go.
How many cups will I get from 100g?
At roughly 2.5g per cup you will get about 40 cups from a 100g pouch.
How should I store it?
Keep the pouch sealed somewhere cool, dry and dark, away from coffee, spices or anything with a strong aroma.
Full product details
The Clocktower is a layered black-tea blend for people who want more fragrance and lift than a straightforward breakfast cup, without losing the malty body that makes a proper mug satisfying.
Malty • Gently smoky • Floral
What is in the blend?
The current product record names Assam, Keemun and Darjeeling black teas. It does not give ratios, leaf grades, estates or harvest details. If a precise specification matters to you, ask us to check the current pack before ordering.
Who will enjoy it?
Assam supplies body, Keemun brings a darker, gently smoky note and Darjeeling lifts the finish. Choose it if English Breakfast feels a touch too direct and you want a black tea that is worth tasting plain. A small splash of milk works, but anyone avoiding even a gentle smoky suggestion may prefer a different blend.
Brewing guide
- Amount: 1 teaspoon per cup
- Water: Freshly boiled water (100°C)
- Time: 3 minutes
Strain and taste before adding milk. Shorten the next brew if it is too brisk; if it is too light, add a little more leaf rather than extending the infusion until it dries out.
This blend contains black tea and therefore natural caffeine.
Read The Clocktower guide for an English Breakfast comparison, milk advice and food-pairing ideas.
Storage
Keep it sealed, cool and dry, away from heat, sunlight and strong aromas.
The Clocktower Afternoon Blend FAQs
What does The Clocktower Afternoon Blend taste like? Assam, Keemun and Darjeeling: malt, a little smoke and a floral lift for the afternoon.
Does The Clocktower Afternoon Blend contain caffeine? Yes. As a black tea it naturally contains caffeine. For a later cup, Decaf English Breakfast is a gentler choice.
How do I brew The Clocktower Afternoon Blend? Use one teaspoon per cup with freshly boiled water and steep for 3 minutes. Taste it, then adjust the time next round rather than stewing the leaves.
Can I have The Clocktower Afternoon Blend with milk? Yes. It has the body to take milk well; add it after brewing.
How should I store The Clocktower Afternoon Blend? Keep the pouch sealed and somewhere cool, dry and dark, away from strong smells like coffee or spices.
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