Miles Smugglers Gold Tea

Miles Smugglers Gold Tea

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$12.99 USD
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Miles Smugglers Gold Tea
BRITISH TEA · EST. 1888

Miles Smugglers Gold Tea

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$12.99 USD
~ $0.16 / cup
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Best By: Sep 2026
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Brand Origin

England

Caffeine Content

Regular

Ingredients

Black Tea

Flavour Profile

Bright and full bodied with a smooth malty base, a clean aromatic character and a satisfying finish

About This Tea

Miles Tea has been blending on the edge of Exmoor in Somerset since 1888 - three generations of family expertise, right on the coastline that gave Smugglers' Gold its name. Back when tea was so heavily taxed it was smuggled ashore under cover of darkness, the South West coast was at the heart of it all. The blend draws on that heritage: Assam and Kenya as the foundation, with Ceylon added for an aromatic, bright character that sets it apart from a standard breakfast tea.

Rich, full-flavoured, and satisfying with a brightness that lifts the cup. The Assam brings body and malt, the Kenyan teas add colour and depth, and the Ceylon keeps it aromatic and refreshing rather than heavy. Strong enough to cut through milk without losing character but not so heavy it weighs the cup down. Works beautifully with milk.

If you enjoy Miles Smugglers' 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
  1. Use freshly boiled water, not left to cool.
  2. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on preferred strength.
  3. If you want it stronger, add more tea rather than steeping longer - over-steeping turns it bitter.
  4. Add milk. It holds up beautifully.
How does it compare?

Cornish Smugglers Brew shares the same South West England smuggling heritage and a similar smooth, everyday character - worth comparing to see how two West Country brands approach the same story. Bewley's Gold and Barry's Gold are the closest Irish comparisons - both are three-origin blends with a similar Kenyan and Assam backbone.

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Not your cup of tea? Taste is personal and we get it. Drop us a line and we'll sort you out with a one time $5 store credit to help you find your perfect brew.

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