Take three things I love—tea, limited-edition flavors, and (nearly) anything from the UK—put them in a box, and that's this new collection. Plum Deluxe, who have become one of my alternative tea outlets while my primary continues moving house, recently put this box on offer in two varieties. The box celebrates the tea brand's fifth year, and offers a variety of blends inspired by the history, culture, and (of course) tea traditions of the UK.

I'm tackling the ten flavors from the caffeinated selection (because I'm a bit less of an herbal tea girlie): from new takes on familiar flavors to some that, frankly, took me by surprise. And if you'd like to give these teas a try, check them out here! Incidentally, no discount code to offer here. This review isn't a collab or a sponsorship, and I don't get a kickback. Just me wanting a taste of the UK while I wait to go back.

Afternoon High Tea White: 4.5/5
White teas can be tricky, both to blend and to brew. While many fruit teas on this list are more fruit than tea, this one surprisingly manages to create a nice balance. The peach is definitely the foremost note, but the light white tea notes also come through. This one is lovely hot or iced, and is a nice choice for anyone who isn't a fan of actual leaf tea. It's also not as finicky as many other white teas when it comes to steep time.

Builder's Blend Black: 5/5
"Builder's tea" isn't a specific blend of tea, but rather a way of serving it: super-strong black tea with milk and sometimes sugar. Pairing a strong Assam with light caramel essence was a surprisingly effective way to get that across. (Most would go straight for vanilla.) That said, this blend also works as the basis for a builder's tea. The caramel doesn't overshadow the natural taste of the Assam, meaning it will stand up to a long steep and a generous splash of milk. As simple as it is, it's one of my top picks for this box.

Eton Mess Black: 4.5/5
If you don't know what Eton Mess is, the enclosed pamphlet will explain—and even give you a recipe for a single-serving version! This is a very complex blend, mixing flavor notes with black and rooibos teas, but the result is fantastic. It's sweet enough to not need sugar, but a little milk really elevates the vanilla notes. A perfect dessert tea.

Heritage Black Blend: 3.5/5
Overall, this tea has a lot to recommend it. Assam, African, and Darjeeling teas make up its base, and walnut essence and floral notes accentuate it. This tea also contains Vermont maple syrup extract—and don't get me wrong, I love maple, even in tea! But here, it comes on a little too strong, diluting a lot of the really nice tea accents. The maple does take a back seat as the tea gets cooler, so this might do better iced.

Highland Bramble Black: 4/5
At first glance, the teas in this blend seem like an odd match-up. There's black tea, there's smoky black tea, there's heather, and there's berry notes. But it all comes together in a surprisingly subtle tea. The smoke is more to the front (although not as strong as in a lapsang) the warmer the tea is, with the berry coming out more as it cools. It's a pleasant, less bold flavor, and one I definitely hope will be sold separately someday.

Mango Almond Oolong: 4.5/5
A surprisingly lovely one! As I've mentioned (and will mention) elsewhere, fruit teas in this box are often too much fruit and not enough tea. But this oolong strikes a perfect balance with the help of the almond flavor. While the blend itself is fantastic, its presence in a UK sampler seems a bit odd. It might have been nice to see another experimental blend in here. But the oddness of its presence doesn't change the fact that this is a very nice drink.

Mindful Morning Earl Grey: 5/5
I like a strong Earl Grey, and my go-to in recent months has been Chapters. But with them out of the running until May, Plum Deluxe is a very, very close second. I could smell the bergamot as soon as the hot water hit the leaves, and the blend itself is perfectly balanced with hints of orange peel and vanilla. Tea latte makers, this one is strong enough to stand up to extra milk and flavorful enough to complement your mix.

Pineapple Market Square Green: 4/5
One thing my hometown-away-from-home Colonial Williamsburg has in common with London is a mild obsession with pineapple motifs. But whereas the spiky fruit represents hospitality here, it's a sign of wealth and luxury in the Big Smoke. This pineapple green tea is very fruit-forward, with the green tea and green rooibos serving as a base more than as a flavor note. It would be great iced, and is a nice afternoon tea if you're looking for a bit less caffeine and a sweeter flavor.

Queen's Blend Green: 3.5/5
Much like the Pineapple Market Square Green before it, this is a green where the fruit overtakes the tea flavor. It's citrusy, which is nice, and will make for a solid iced tea. But if you're like me and actually enjoy the grassy, earthy notes of a green tea, you might feel like you're missing out a bit. It's nice enough—just doesn't taste much like a green.

Sunday Roast Black: 4.5/5
I'm a fan of savory teas, but I never get much chance to try them. This does what it says on the tin, mimicking a traditional Sunday roast. It doesn't get overly fancy: black tea, black pepper, rosemary, and a bit of orange peel. It's near perfect, and it's one I wish was sold on its own. This might not be for everyone, especially with the forwardness of the rosemary and black pepper. But if this ever goes on sale as a stand-alone, I'd encourage everyone to at least give it a try.

Pick up the Limited-Edition United Kingdom Loose Leaf Tea Sampler.