Murchie’s Tea Review: Come Sit in This Steeping Hot Blanket Fort With Me

Let’s set the scene: it’s raining, obviously. You’re wearing the kind of socks that only get sold next to fireplaces in boutique gift shops. You’ve made the conscious decision to put your phone on “do not disturb” because the only thing that matters right now is what’s in your mug—and that mug, friends, contains Murchie’s.

I stumbled into Murchie’s like a tired Victorian ghost looking for a warm hearth. And what I found? Was home. You know that thing when a tea brand doesn’t just offer flavor but feeling? That’s Murchie’s. They are out here making tea not for the masses, but for the emotionally exhausted main characters who just want to feel held.

Let’s break it down.

🍵 The Tea

Murchie’s blends taste like they were made by someone who gets it. Not in a “wow, this is trendy and weird and contains mushroom dust and ashwagandha” kind of way—but in a “we know what tea is supposed to do, and we’re here to deliver” kind of way. Think black tea blends that are smooth without being weak, green teas that don’t taste like lawn clippings, and herbal teas that soothe your central nervous system without putting you to sleep mid-email.

Favorites so far:

• Black Currant – Tart, bold, and beautifully balanced. It’s got that “British grandmother who takes no nonsense but will sneak you cookies” energy. I want to drink this while staring out a rainy window and writing unsent letters.
• #10 Blend – This one is a damn institution. A little smoky, a little sweet, a lot of “don’t talk to me until I finish this mug.” It tastes like the morning version of motivation and inspiration. Highly recommend drinking this while aggressively pretending to be a person who owns linen napkins.
• Baker Street – Deep, mysterious, and slightly brooding. Like Sherlock Holmes, if he hugged you and made you a warm beverage instead of just emotionally wounding you by preferring murder over your company. This one’s for slow evenings, thick books, and full-body exhalations.

The packaging feels like it was made for quiet people who still have opinions. Elegant but not flashy. Traditional, but not in a crusty colonial way. It’s tea for people who love ritual. You want to scoop the leaves with a little spoon. You want to warm the teapot first. You want the moment to matter.

💸 Price Point

Fair. Not screaming-bargain fair, but “I’ll skip one mediocre coffee to treat myself to tea that doesn’t taste like sadness” fair. And that’s a trade I will make every time, thanks.

🌿 Final Thoughts

Murchie’s is the kind of tea that reminds you why you fell in love with tea in the first place. It’s comfort in a cup, tradition in a tin, and a tiny rebellion against a world that never stops moving.

If tea is your safe place—and let’s be real, it absolutely is—then Murchie’s is the kind of brand that doesn’t just welcome you in. It fluffs your pillows, hands you a blanket, and quietly puts the kettle on.

*This is a post that’s been sitting in the drafts since 2019.