Black Tea
Rich, bold, dark, intense. If strength is your weakness, then black tea is just the tea for you!
Black tea is, by far, the most popular tea in the Western world. If you live where we ship, then our loose-leaf black tea may even be your daily brew. However, you may have only scratched the surface of what this versatile tea type has to offer.
Loose-Leaf Black Tea
If you're in the habit of drinking plain old English Breakfast, may we suggest our sustainably delicious Organic English Breakfast, or perhaps our malty, bold, milk-friendly Mokalbari Estate Assam Black Tea?
If Earl Grey Tea tickles your taste buds, our Premium Earl Grey is sure to charm, while our 50/50 Delight Black Tea delivers creamy citrusy goodness in a way you may have never imagined.
And if Chai really gets your motor running, then rest assured we have plenty to choose from. Start with our autumnal Pumpkin Spice Chai, or powerful Spiced Apple Chai before graduating to spicy Turmeric Chai or staying classic with our Masala Chai.
Of course, even if your faves aren't listed above, we have plenty of other delightful black tea blends to choose from. Take some time to explore our collection and find your new favorites or, when in doubt, opt for our Black Tea Sampler. Your taste buds will thank you!
Black Tea FAQs:
How do I brew black tea?
Black tea is often the easiest tea to brew. It's flexible and easygoing... it's downright forgiving compared to some green teas!
Most loose-leaf black teas are best brewed for three to five minutes with water that is just barely below boiling. Each of our tea packages includes brewing instructions to make it easy for you. If you brew up your first cup and find that the flavor is too strong, try a shorter brew, slightly cooler water or less leaf next time. And if you'd prefer a bolder flavor, try more leaf, a longer brew or a full boil next time. Guidelines are guidelines, but your tastes are your own!
How much caffeine does black tea have?
Most black teas contain about 45 milligrams of caffeine per cup. That's more than a Coke Classic and under half the amount of caffeine in a cup of brewed coffee. Assam black teas and Yunnan black teas often contain more than 45 milligrams of caffeine per cup, and how you brew your tea will influence the amount of caffeine in the cup.
What are the health benefits of black tea?
Although there's a lot of talk about the health benefits of green tea and white tea, studies are increasingly showing that black tea is a superfood in its own right. Just like green tea and white tea, black tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant, and just like those tea types, it's high in antioxidants. And due to its own special types of antioxidants, polyphenols, and flavonoids, premium black tea blends may have added perks—such as extra heart health benefits—that you won't get from green tea.
Drinking a cup of black tea is an experience and a journey through rich, complex flavors. Trying the different types of black tea can create an appreciation for its genesis and numerous benefits.
How is black tea made?
Like green tea and white tea, black tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant. However, black tea processing is different from green tea and white tea processing. Unlike white and green tea, after harvesting it is wilted in a warm, humid environment, rolled or crushed to break the leaves' cell walls, and then the leaves are allowed to oxidize. This process changes its appearance and flavor, much like how a cut apple will turn brown and get sweeter and richer in taste as it's exposed to oxygen. After it has been oxidized just enough, it is heated and dried to stop oxidation and preserve it. Then, it's packaged and shipped to us, where we keep it out of light and heat to preserve its freshness and flavor.
Where does black tea come from?
Black tea is grown in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world (as well as a few outliers, like a greenhouse in England). Most of our loose-leaf black teas come from India and China, which are major producers of high-quality black tea. You'll also see "Ceylon" black teas (which hail from Sri Lanka and are known for their quality, too) on our menu.
MORERich, bold, dark, intense. If strength is your weakness, then black tea is just the tea for you!
Black tea is, by far, the most popular tea in the Western world. If you live where we ship, then our loose-leaf black tea may even be your daily brew. However, you may have only scratched the surface of what this versatile tea type has to offer.
Loose-Leaf Black Tea
If you're in the habit of drinking plain old English Breakfast, may we suggest our sustainably delicious Organic English Breakfast, or perhaps our malty, bold, milk-friendly Mokalbari Estate Assam Black Tea?
If Earl Grey Tea tickles your taste buds, our Premium Earl Grey is sure to charm, while our 50/50 Delight Black Tea delivers creamy citrusy goodness in a way you may have never imagined.
And if Chai really gets your motor running, then rest assured we have plenty to choose from. Start with our autumnal Pumpkin Spice Chai, or powerful Spiced Apple Chai before graduating to spicy Turmeric Chai or staying classic with our Masala Chai.
Of course, even if your faves aren't listed above, we have plenty of other delightful black tea blends to choose from. Take some time to explore our collection and find your new favorites or, when in doubt, opt for our Black Tea Sampler. Your taste buds will thank you!
Black Tea FAQs:
How do I brew black tea?
Black tea is often the easiest tea to brew. It's flexible and easygoing... it's downright forgiving compared to some green teas!
Most loose-leaf black teas are best brewed for three to five minutes with water that is just barely below boiling. Each of our tea packages includes brewing instructions to make it easy for you. If you brew up your first cup and find that the flavor is too strong, try a shorter brew, slightly cooler water or less leaf next time. And if you'd prefer a bolder flavor, try more leaf, a longer brew or a full boil next time. Guidelines are guidelines, but your tastes are your own!
How much caffeine does black tea have?
Most black teas contain about 45 milligrams of caffeine per cup. That's more than a Coke Classic and under half the amount of caffeine in a cup of brewed coffee. Assam black teas and Yunnan black teas often contain more than 45 milligrams of caffeine per cup, and how you brew your tea will influence the amount of caffeine in the cup.
What are the health benefits of black tea?
Although there's a lot of talk about the health benefits of green tea and white tea, studies are increasingly showing that black tea is a superfood in its own right. Just like green tea and white tea, black tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant, and just like those tea types, it's high in antioxidants. And due to its own special types of antioxidants, polyphenols, and flavonoids, premium black tea blends may have added perks—such as extra heart health benefits—that you won't get from green tea.
Drinking a cup of black tea is an experience and a journey through rich, complex flavors. Trying the different types of black tea can create an appreciation for its genesis and numerous benefits.
How is black tea made?
Like green tea and white tea, black tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant. However, black tea processing is different from green tea and white tea processing. Unlike white and green tea, after harvesting it is wilted in a warm, humid environment, rolled or crushed to break the leaves' cell walls, and then the leaves are allowed to oxidize. This process changes its appearance and flavor, much like how a cut apple will turn brown and get sweeter and richer in taste as it's exposed to oxygen. After it has been oxidized just enough, it is heated and dried to stop oxidation and preserve it. Then, it's packaged and shipped to us, where we keep it out of light and heat to preserve its freshness and flavor.
Where does black tea come from?
Black tea is grown in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world (as well as a few outliers, like a greenhouse in England). Most of our loose-leaf black teas come from India and China, which are major producers of high-quality black tea. You'll also see "Ceylon" black teas (which hail from Sri Lanka and are known for their quality, too) on our menu.