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. Generally, black tea is stronger, bolder and richer than green tea. 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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Has a strong, full flavored taste. Brews a dark golden infusion. Stimulating morning tea. Rich, full-bodied satisfying cup.
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Darjeeling is a smooth, light tea that is very aromatic with sweet, fruity, muscatel notes.
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Darjeeling is a smooth, light tea that is very aromatic with sweet, fruity, muscatel notes.
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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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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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A whiff of the dry leaves gives a hint of the floral notes that follow, and they bloom in a most wonderful fashion, suggestive of honeysuckle.
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A solid Darjeeling like TGFOP and a very good value; since its from Nepal doesn't bear the Darjeeling label and the cachet it confers.
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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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This rare Chinese black tea is one of the more famous higher grades of Keemun tea. It is aromatic, smooth, sweet, and rich with a silky texture and cocoa notes in the flavor.
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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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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.
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Organic Yunnan F.O.P. is a thick, rich tea with a deliciously sweet aroma. Neither too soft or too intense, this tea is a general crowd pleaser. Its hints of molasses and roasted barley give it plenty of layers to keep it interesting.
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A cup with a round, full flavor, malty notes, and brisk character. A perfect choice to start the day.
