Generally, black tea is stronger, bolder and richer than green tea. A brewed black tea can range in color from amber to red to dark brown, and its flavor profile can range from savory to sweet, depending on how long it was oxidized and how it was it was heat processed. Black tea typically has more astringency and bitterness than green tea, but if brewed correctly it should be smooth and flavorful. Black tea is grown and processed all over the world in varying geographies and climates. Three of the largest producers of black tea today are India, Sri Lanka and Africa.
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Hint of mustiness with elemental notes. Aged deep in Yunnan's mountain caves.
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A classic Black tea with a reddish brown cup color, medium to full bodied with mellow smokiness, touches of fruit, and a fresh baked bread quality. A touch of milk can bring out a soft floral note.
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This Irish Breakfast tea is a blend of Assam, Ceylon, and China Black. The aroma reflects the heartiness of the Assam as well as the smoothness and slightly citrusy taste of the Ceylon.
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Its assertively smoky flavor makes the Lapsang Souchong the most distinctive of the black teas. The flavor is derived from the drying of leaves in the smoke of pinewood. The resulting teas are rich and dark red in color.
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Has a strong, full flavored taste. Brews a dark golden infusion. Stimulating morning tea. Rich, full-bodied satisfying cup.
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Familiar gunpowder shape with gold showing in the spiral shapes. This tea brews a deep russet color with substantial body- it's intense and full. It has a long finish with the aromatic bite of a weighty black.
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Darjeeling is a smooth, light tea that is very aromatic with sweet, fruity, muscatel notes.
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Mexican Mango Black is sweet and spicy. Tropical fruits mix with chili to make for a zesty and exciting blend. Makes a great iced tea too!
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A cup with a round, full flavor, malty notes, and brisk character. A perfect choice to start the day.
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With a superb flavor and aroma, Keemum is a low-grown tea that's complex, sweet, fruity, unusually full-bodied, and renowned for a dark red liquor. Its distinctive, slightly sweet cookie aroma makes it especially appealing.
