Jane's Strawberry Promenade Black Tea

A strawberry-forward Earl Grey-inspired artisan blend layered with ripe fruit, bright bergamot, and delicate florals—a romantic cup inspired by the promenades, gardens, and lively conversations of Jane Austen’s world. (Churchill’s Exclusive Artisan House Blend)

The Experience

Jane’s Strawberry Promenade Black Tea is a Churchill’s exclusive Artisan House blend created by Churchill’s staff member Alison, inspired by the world of Jane Austen—where a simple walk through a garden or countryside could become the setting for courtship, friendship, observation, and, naturally, a little gossip.

At its heart is an unexpected pairing: strawberry and Earl Grey.

Black tea provides a rich foundation while bergamot contributes the familiar aromatic citrus character of Earl Grey. From there, the blend becomes decidedly more playful. Strawberry leaves join papaya, apple, raspberry, lemon, hibiscus, and rosehip to create a fruit-forward cup, while chamomile and cornflower petals add delicate botanical and floral notes.

The strawberry leads, but bergamot keeps the tea sophisticated rather than simply sweet. Bright fruits and citrus move through the middle of the cup, with soft florals adding a graceful finish.

The result is fruity, romantic, lively, and aromatic—an Earl Grey-inspired tea that feels equally suited to a garden table, afternoon conversation, or a pitcher of iced tea on a summer day.

Tasting Notes

• Top: Strawberry • Ripe red fruit
• Mid: Bergamot • Papaya • Bright citrus
• Finish: Delicate florals • Lightly tart fruit
• Body: Medium

Why You’ll Love It

• A Churchill’s exclusive Artisan House blend
• Created by Churchill’s staff member Alison
• Inspired by Jane Austen’s characters and their memorable promenades
• Strawberry-forward without losing the character of black tea
• Classic bergamot gives the blend an Earl Grey-inspired sophistication
• Layered with strawberry, raspberry, tropical fruit, citrus, and botanicals
• Beautifully aromatic and visually colorful
• Excellent served both hot and iced
• A natural choice for Jane Austen lovers, garden parties, and afternoon tea

Tea Type: Flavored Black Tea
Style: Churchill’s Artisan House Blend
Inspiration: Jane Austen
Flavor: Strawberry • Bergamot • Fruity • Floral
Ingredients: Black tea, oil of bergamot, cornflower petals, strawberry leaves, papaya, lemon, apple, hibiscus, rosehip, chamomile, raspberry, and natural flavors.
Caffeine: Yes
Body: Medium

☕ How to Brew

• 1 heaping teaspoon per 8 oz water
• 212°F / 100°C water
• Mild: 2–3 minutes
• Medium: 4–5 minutes
• Strong: 6–7 minutes

For the first cup, try it straight to experience the contrast between strawberry fruitiness and citrusy bergamot. It also makes an excellent iced tea. Brew slightly stronger than usual, then pour over ice and garnish with fresh strawberries or a slice of lemon for an elegant summer presentation.

Perfect For

Afternoon tea, garden parties, book clubs, bridal showers, Jane Austen gatherings, summer iced tea, or simply catching up with a friend over a cup. Pair it with strawberry shortcake, scones with strawberry preserves, lemon cakes, macarons, shortbread, fresh berries, or delicate tea sandwiches.

Inspired by a Jane Austen Promenade

In Jane Austen’s novels, walking is rarely just walking. Characters stroll through gardens, across estates, along country lanes, and through fashionable public spaces. Along the way, they encounter neighbors, exchange news, observe one another, misunderstand intentions, discover feelings, and occasionally learn something they weren't supposed to know.

The promenade therefore became the perfect inspiration for this Churchill’s blend. The original concept specifically draws upon Austen’s recurring scenes of characters promenading through natural settings while catching up on the latest news—what we might rather cheerfully call “spilling the tea” today.

Jane’s Strawberry Promenade translates that atmosphere into the cup. Strawberry and ripe fruit give it the brightness of a garden in season. Bergamot provides an unmistakably British teatime association. Cornflower and chamomile introduce the softness of flowers scattered along the way. And black tea grounds everything beneath the fruit and florals.

It's less an attempt to recreate a historical Regency tea than a playful Churchill’s interpretation of the social world surrounding Austen’s characters.

Strawberry Meets Earl Grey

What makes Jane’s Strawberry Promenade particularly distinctive within Churchill’s flavored black teas is the relationship between its two leading personalities.

• Strawberry is immediately friendly. Sweet, familiar, summery, and fruit-forward.
• Bergamot is more sophisticated. Floral, citrusy, aromatic, and inseparable from the tradition of Earl Grey.

Put them together, and each changes the other. Bergamot keeps the strawberry from feeling like a simple fruit tea, while strawberry softens Earl Grey’s more traditional personality and makes the cup feel brighter and more playful. Papaya, apple, raspberry, lemon, hibiscus, and rosehip build additional layers of fruit and gentle tartness around them, while the botanicals contribute aroma and visual beauty. The complete ingredient composition reflects that unusually layered approach. It's an Earl Grey that decided to take a walk through the strawberry garden.

Hot Tea or Garden Iced Tea?

Both. The blend was specifically conceived as a versatile tea that could change with the weather.

• Served hot, the black tea and bergamot become more prominent, creating an aromatic afternoon cup with strawberry woven through it.
• Served iced, the fruit moves forward. Strawberry, raspberry, citrus, and hibiscus become especially refreshing, while the Earl Grey character provides enough complexity to keep the tea interesting.

That makes Jane’s Strawberry Promenade one of those rare blends that can move naturally from a spring afternoon tea to a summer garden pitcher without losing its identity.

Packaging: Our loose teas are sold by the ounce and packaged in food-grade resealable bags.

Explore Our Inspired & Story-Driven Teas

Some Churchill’s teas begin with more than a flavor. Inspired by literature, history, remarkable people, and cultural institutions, these blends turn a cup of tea into an invitation to discover a story.

Jane’s Strawberry Promenade Black Tea (This Tea)
Strawberry • Bergamot • Fruity & floral
→ Best for: those who enjoy a bright, romantic black tea inspired by the world of Jane Austen

Harriet’s Bouquet Black Tea
Rose • Lavender • Orange & bergamot
→ Best for: those seeking an elegant floral black tea created in collaboration with the Harriet Beecher Stowe House and inspired by Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Cincinnati legacy

Taft Museum of Art Black Tea
Oak • Wine • Malt & chocolate
→ Best for: those who enjoy a rich black tea connected to one of Cincinnati’s treasured historic and cultural landmarks

Founders’ Liberty – 1773 Teas
Historic tea styles • American history • Boston Tea Party
→ Best for: those interested in discovering the teas and stories connected to the events leading toward the American Revolution