
Black Tea
Without doubt, black tea was born in China, probably at the end of the 16th century. There is frequent talk of the districts around Wuyi Mountain in Fujian Province in the south-eastern parts of the country. Exactly how it was discovered is not known. According to myth, it was, as so often, a matter of a mistake. Someone happened to forget to heat the tea leaves, and then they started to oxidize. In all likelihood, its initial development was related to that of Oolong tea. But the property that was of great importance for its spread, both long ago and in recent years, is its suitability for export. Black tea is much more durable than green tea, and therefore much better suited for long transport stretches.
Tea Sort
Country
Color
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Grusinien OP
A classic “Russian” composition of Chinese tea and Assam tea.
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Assam Maud
A strong, aromatic English-style tea.
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Golden Monkey
This tea gives a rich, powerful flavour combined with soft, sweet honey tones.
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Black Dragon Pearl
This black tea from Yunnan is hand rolled, blossoming when brewed.
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Yunnan Black OP
Rich, earthy notes are present in the aroma and dark amber cup, and hints of white pepper and cassia add a pleasing accent.
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Black Diamond
The tea produces a rich broad flavour with notes of honey, hazelnut and raisins.
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Rysk Karavan
This is a medium strong tea that has a smoky aroma and a hint of malt flavor, perfect for heavier meals.
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Yunnan Golden Tips
This beautiful golden tip tea brews to create a soft cup with an earthy chocolate-toned sweetness.
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Szechuan
The aroma is floral with a hint of sweetness. Try with any hot dish from Szechuan.
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Lichee
A high-class Chinese tea, which is made to oxidize with Lichee plums during manufacture.
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Rose Congou
Teas with a hint of rose are among the more classically flavoured teas from China.
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Yunnan Finest
A milder Yunnan tea, but still with an enriched flavour thanks to the high quality of the leaves.
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Golden Yunnan
Black leaves with plenty of golden tips makes a rich, slightly smoky flavour.
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Yunnan
This tea combines light, mild flavour with an earthy richness.
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Keemun Congou
This Keemun Congou is quite strong, with a slightly earthy character.
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Lapsang Souchong
The Souchong leaves are rolled, oxidized, roasted and finally they are hung in bamboo baskets over smoky pine fires.
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Nepal Kanyam GFOP
The tea givs a mild, aromatic taste, with medium-sized leaves and many leading shoots.
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Nilgiri Parkside FOP
The leaves are violet-brown, accompanied by just a few buds, which give a dark, rich brew similar to that of Ceylon teas.
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Sikkim Temi TGFOP
This high-quality tea has finely shaped, matte-green leaves, and gives a golden drink with a fresh, floral flavour.
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Dooars SataliTGFOP
The taste of this tea is soft and highly aromatic.
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Assam Rani TGFOP
Organic Assam Rani black tea is delicate and slightly sweet, with a hint of chocolate.
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Assam Mangalam
A top Assam with the rare, lingering aftertaste, reminiscent of a full-bodied, dry red wine.
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Assam Hatimara CTC
The CTC method makes the tea perfectly strong and musky enough to enjoy it with cream or milk.
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Assam Hajua
The beverage is semi-dark, and the taste is medium-strong with a slightly malty aftertaste.
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Assam Tippuk
The taste is light, floral and slightly malty in character.
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Assam Nahorani
A quality tea, with large leaves and many buds, which is both mild and spicily aromatic at the same time.
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Assam Zaloni
Its rich, strong, creamy taste, characteristic spiciness and malty tones makes this tea unique.
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Darjeeling Phuguri First Flush 2018
This is a great example of a First Flush Darjeeling, having a light balanced character with wonderful floral muscatel notes and very little astringency.
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Darjeeling Turzum First Flush 2018
The liquor offers a captivating fragrance of green pistachio scored with the vibrant notes of freshly zested citrus.
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Darjeeling Makaibari EKO
This is a beautiful second-flush and it has an aromatic, nutty aroma.
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Darjeeling Phuguri
The heavenly aroma of this tea lingers long in the mouth and it has a beautiful appearance with many silver tips.
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Darjeeling Margaret’s Hope
High in quality with a strongly aromatic character – spicy and somewhat sweet.
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Darjeeling Kalej Valley
The Kalej Valley tea plantation is distinct from the others, and delivers a taste sensation that is fruity sweet and slightly wooden.
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Darjeeling Risheehat
An exceptionally high-quality tea with its beautiful amber hue, and highly aromatic and spicy taste.
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Darjeeling Bannockburn
The taste is well-balanced, rich, strong and aromatically sweet.
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Darjeeling Tukvar
The tea has a copper-coloured character, and its taste is aromatic, elegant and soft, with a floral scent.
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Darjeeling Singell EKO
This tea is light in colour, and has a refreshing crisp, sweet and mellow flavour.
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Tea Centre Blend OP
This tea is fresh yet soft and best enjoyed without milk or sugar.
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Ceylon OP-1 Greenfield
The cool climate, and the winds which sweep across from the Indian Ocean give this tea a unique, refreshing flavour.
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Tea Centre Blend CTC
The CTC method makes it strong and suitable for drinking with milk.
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Vernon’s BOP Fannings
Excellently suited as a fine breakfast tea, with or without milk.
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Ceylon Dimbula BOP
Powerful, rich, and deep in colour. Perfectly suitable as a musky yet smooth milk tea.
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Ceylon Aislaby FP
A classic tea with a strong taste and wonderful tone.
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Ceylon Matale FP
The tea comes from specially selected plantations in the district, which produce an aromatic drink of deep colour.
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Ceylon Ruhunu OP
An excellent choice for those who like a strong tea that should be drunk without milk.
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Ceylon Dimbula OP
Relatively light but intensely aromatic, similar to Nuwara Eliya teas, yet rounded with a long, elegant aftertaste.
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Ceylon Uva OP
Compared with Nuwara Eliya teas, Uva is more full-bodied and colourful – but they still retain much of the elegance.
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Ceylon Nuwara Eilya
Exquisite flavour and aroma, light in colour and better paired with a lemon slice than milk.
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Jaekseol-Cha “Black tea”
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Kenya FBOP
A strong tea from the hihglands of western Kenya, with musky and earthy character.
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