Black Tea

Tea type
Black Tea
Ingredients
Not available
Flavors
Chocolate, Citrus, Malt, Tannin, Apricot, Mineral, Smoke, Nuts, Earth, Roasted, Tobacco
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Bulk, Loose Leaf, Sachet, Tea Bag
Caffeine
Medium
Certification
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Edit tea info Last updated by ShanValley
Average preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 2 min, 30 sec 2 g 9 oz / 257 ml

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  • “Backlog: I’m not sure if the leaves for this tea were actually roasted, but they do have a distinct roasted flavor to them. The roasted flavor reminds me a bit of coffee, but without the coffee...” Read full tasting note
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  • “I did 1 1/2 tsp/10 oz for this one, and since it was already pretty dark I went with a short steep. This is…not for me, I think. The leaves are small and it brews up dark, almost like coffee. The...” Read full tasting note
    68
  • “This tea was earthy and sweet with nutty notes and a mild fruitiness. Smoky notes in the background rounded out the flavor profile, adding a nice balance. It had a bold astringency but did not...” Read full tasting note
    85
  • “Let me start by saying that I am not a huge fan of basic black teas. I tend to like fruity, flavored and spicy teas. The aroma is fresh and roasty. I also think I smell some vegetal maybe even...” Read full tasting note
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Our tea is has satisfying roasted flavor blend and strong taste. This tea is naturally processed from our green tea to further enhance flavor.
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26 Tasting Notes

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672 tasting notes

This tea doesn’t mess around. I wasn’t sure what to make of the name at first — Black Tea, beginning and end, about the least descriptive name in the history of loose leaf. But I kind of get it now. The tea is strong and decisive, packs a punch, and doesn’t wait around for adjectives. It reminds me of an Irish Breakfast. Very good, but you do have to like hefty tea.

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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The leaf of this tea looks like it is CTC. The scent after brewing is somewhere between a light smoke and freshly cut tomatoes. The flavor is strong. It’s astringent but not bitter. Very pleasant and robust. The flavor works on its on, but could also go well with spicy or heavily seasoned food. This tea reminds me of a tippy Yunnan black I used to have: earthy, smokey, and bold.

I kept the second steep at the same parameters because the first steep was so strong. The flavor evolved with a stronger mineral flavor while cutting back on the smokiness. This steep is much less astringent and in your face. I prefer this steep to the first.

Overall Impressions: This is an enjoyable everyday tea. I could see myself using this is a travel mug because it doesn’t go bitter, and strong enough to pair well with food. It’s a good tea for this snowy winter season and I’ll be enjoying many more cups of this tea.

Flavors: Earth, Mineral, Tobacco

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 0 min, 45 sec 1 tsp 6 OZ / 177 ML

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A fairly standard CTC black tea. It’s very malty and reminds me of African black teas. Bold and full-bodied, it’s a great breakfast tea. So far I have drunk this tea without milk and sugar (if I steep it short enough it tastes fine by itself), but I imagine it would taste not unlike a bagged blended black tea such as Yorkshire Gold.

Flavors: Malt

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 10 OZ / 295 ML

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