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The most popular tea in the Western world today, Black Tea is the most processed of the tea varieties. Its distinctive flavor comes from the fact that Black Tea does not undergo a steaming process. Rather, it is oxidized: a step in which the leaves are first left to wither, then bruised and rolled so that the natural bacteria and enzymes in the tea leaves bring about fermentation, changing the color of the leaves from green to a dark reddish-brown and developing the distinctive aroma of Black Tea.
The most sought-after Black Teas are cultivated in the regions of Darjeeling, Nilgiri and Assam in India, Fujian, Yunnan and Anhui in China, Uva and Dimbulla in Sri Lanka. Teas are graded by the size of the leaf, not the quality, and each name refers to a particular characteristic of the leaf. First flushes often have more subtle nuance in flavor, while second flush teas are prized for their boldness and deep color.
Black Tea Earl Grey Majestic DarjeelingE614
This very fine Darjeeling black tea is flavored with the oil from a bergamot, a fruit grown in the Mediterranean. [order sample]
Black Tea Earl Grey OrganicE615
This blend of black teas from organic gardens is flavored with the oil from the bergamot, a fruit grown in the Mediterranean. [order sample]
China YUNNAN FOP6152
A typical Yunnan tea. It is fruity, earthy and sweet and contains golden tips. [order sample]
Pu Erh ExoticB122
Pu Erh, flavouring, orange flowers, raspberry pieces, cornflowers. A wonderful blend of flavors enhance this aged tea. [order sample]
Assam DOOMNI ESTATE SFTGFOP1 CL6886
A gold rush. This extremely tippy, very rare colour appearance is thick and flavoury. Has an Apple-like taste. [order sample]