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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.