Clipper Ship Tea Company

Gatsby's Reserve

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$17.64 $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

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Customer Reviews (4.2 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Timothy ★★★★★

This tea has become my daily breakfast ritual — it's bold and full-bodied without turning bitter, even when I forget and let it steep a minute too long. The smooth, rich finish is exactly what I want before a long workday.

Nicholas ★★★★★

The first morning I brewed a pot of Gatsby’s Reserve, the boldness hit just right—rich and smooth without any bitterness, even after steeping a little long. Perfect for a lazy Sunday with cream and sugar.

Thomas O. ★★★★☆

The morning kick I was after—this brew is bold enough to stand up to milk without losing that smooth, refined edge. For an anniversary blend, it's surprisingly hearty rather than fussy. Knocked off one star only because the bag doesn't reseal well, so I've been transferring leaves to a tin.