--- product_id: 60473809 title: "Full Brick Black Tea" brand: "imperial tea garden" price: "£67.30" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Imperial Tea Garden" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/60473809-full-brick-black-tea store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 20-year shelf life 100% compressed black tea brick 2.47 lbs robust weight Full Brick Black Tea **Brand:** imperial tea garden **Price:** £67.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧱 Sip History, Taste Legacy — The Brick That Brews Boldness ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Full Brick Black Tea by imperial tea garden - **How much does it cost?** £67.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/60473809-full-brick-black-tea) ## Best For - imperial tea garden enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted imperial tea garden brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Powerhouse:** A hefty 2.47-pound brick that’s designed for portability and long-lasting enjoyment. - • **Enduring Freshness Guaranteed:** With a 20-year shelf life, savor premium black tea anytime without compromise. - • **Bold Flavor, High Caffeine Kick:** Unleash a full-bodied, rich black tea with a powerful caffeine boost to fuel your day. - • **Ancient Craftsmanship, Modern Prestige:** Experience a tea tradition dating back to the 9th century, perfected for today’s connoisseur. - • **Iconic Collectible & Conversation Starter:** Own a piece of history that doubles as a striking display and a unique tea experience. ## Overview The Full Brick Black Tea is a 100% compressed black tea brick weighing 2.47 pounds, crafted under high pressure to preserve its rich flavor and high caffeine content. With origins tracing back to the 9th century and a remarkable 20-year shelf life, this tea brick is both a collectible artifact and a potent beverage, perfect for tea aficionados seeking a unique, enduring brew. ## Description Compressed Black Tea Brick. These tea bricks are made from 100% black tea and compressed in a form under extremely high pressure. The downside of black tea bricks is that they are difficult to break apart for consumption. Tea bricks originated from the 9th century in the ancient spice trade routes of the Far East. In an effort to make tea more portable and to take up as little space as possible, tea producers compacted tea into tea bricks for easy travel. Tea bricks became so widely used and accepted that it served as currency during the 19th and 20th century in Tibet, Mongolia, Siberia, and Northern China. Review: Its a Brick of tea - It is a brick of tea. I've had it for years, barely used it but its available and still tastes good. Review: Really good tea!!! - Very impressed with this item. It is very difficult to prep for use but I knew that going in. Some of the BEST tea I've had. I really like the flavor and a little bit goes a long way. ## Features - Compressed Black Tea Brick - 100% Black Tea - 20 year shelf life - Note: Difficult to break apart for consumption - 2.47 pounds (1.12 Kg) ~ 7 1/2" (L) x 9 1/2" (W) x 1" (H) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B009LQFQ4O | | ASIN | B009LQFQ4O | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #230,581 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #2,174 in Tea Samplers | | Brand Name | Imperial Tea Garden | | Caffeine Content Description | High Caffeine | | Container Type | Brick | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (44) | | Flavor | black tea | | Item Form | Brick | | Item Type Name | beverages | | Item Weight | 2.47 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Imperial Tea Garden | | Manufacturer | Imperial Tea Garden | | Number of Items | 1 | | Package Dimensions | 12.2 x 9.4 x 4.9 inches; 2.47 Pounds | | Product Benefits | Enjoy the full-bodied flavor with slight must notes. | | Product Shelf Life | 20 Years | | Recommended Uses For Product | Collection, Display, or Other Non-Beverage Uses | | Specialty | Compressed Brick Tea | | Sweetness Description | Not Sweet | | Tea Variety | Black | | Unit Count | 39.52 Ounce | | Units | 39.52 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Imperial Tea Garden - **Flavor:** black tea - **Item Form:** Brick - **Tea Variety:** Black - **Unit Count:** 39.52 Ounce ## Images ![Full Brick Black Tea - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51y85iVrYnL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How does one prepare tea of this nature?** A: My grandmother would prepare it by putting it on a cloth, and then using a pocket knife to shave pieces off of it. She would then either dump the pieces of tea into a strainer, or just use the cloth as a strainer. Just enough to make a pot, because the tea keeps longer in brick form. **Q: Would you use a tea strainer ball thing for this or does it dizzole?** A: The tea ball strainers usually have large holes that would allow many fine particles to escape. A fine mesh filter bag is preferred. **Q: How old is the tea?** A: These are made to resemble ancient Tea bricks. Our current stock was produced last year so it will keep for 20 years. **Q: How much tea would this make?** A: Full size tea bricks are 1.1 Kg from Imperial Tea Garden. 2 grams per cup of tea for most people’s taste. This equates to 550 cups of tea ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Its a Brick of tea *by F***R on February 5, 2026* It is a brick of tea. I've had it for years, barely used it but its available and still tastes good. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really good tea!!! *by C***K on January 26, 2026* Very impressed with this item. It is very difficult to prep for use but I knew that going in. Some of the BEST tea I've had. I really like the flavor and a little bit goes a long way. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The tea tastes great and it arrived on time *by A***R on June 4, 2018* The tea tastes great and it arrived on time.This was a great purchase and I am gald I spent the money on it,and it lasts along time. ## Frequently Bought Together - Full Brick Black Tea - Full Brick Green Tea - Kitchency Rosewood Puer puerh Tea Knife Needle Professional Tool for Breaking prying Cake Brick --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/60473809-full-brick-black-tea](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/60473809-full-brick-black-tea) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*