Black tea is by far the most consumed tea in the Western world and
consists of 90% of the tea trade volume. Black tea actually starts out
green, but during the production process, the tea is oxidized and turns
black releasing the tea's full big bodied flavor.
Although many
people enjoy black tea taken with milk or sugar, you may find some teas
labeled "self drinking" which denotes that this normally powerful tea
tastes great alone without the additives.
The most
common black teas originate in places like China, where the method for
making black tea originated; Black Tea is also made in India which
supplies a significant portion of black tea, and in Sri Lanka, which is
the leader in the world's tea production. Studies all over the world
have shown significant benefits from drinking black tea. A study in
Saudi Arabia showed improvement in the function of abnormal blood
vessels within two hours of drinking black tea! Did you know that tea
ranks just as high than most fruits or vegetables in the measurement of
antioxidant potential?
To make the perfect cup of tea, black tea
should steep at the waters third boil. That would mean the water would
be erupting with bubbles, a kettle would be singing with all it's
glory. This will ensure that the full flavor of the heavy hearty black
tea herb would be released for your enjoyment. Steep 3-5 minutes
depending on the strength of tea you prefer. Color change will not
always indicate the flavor, you must taste test. Sip slow allowing the
aroma to reach you first, as the flavor of black tea is first noticed
through the sense of smell. These premium black teas come in many
unique gourmet blends and are all in loose-leaf form.
For your
convenience, they will ship with a free tea ball infuser. Limit one free tea infuser per order.
