Black Teas

Black teas are the world’s most popular teas. China, India and Sri Lanka are considered the traditional countries of origin for black tea, but it is also produced in Africa, South America and other parts of Asia. The characteristic that best defines black tea is that it is a fully oxidized tea. As with white, green, oolong and pu’erh teas, black tea begins as leaves from the Camellia sinensis bush. After the pluck and withering of the tea leaves, they are rolled to break the cell membranes and then left for a period of time to fully oxidize and develop the deep, dark color and flavor we know so well. When the oxidation process is complete, the leaves are fired to stop oxidation and to remove moisture. Flavorings or scenting may be added during the processing or afterward.

bond street blend

A yummy blend of assam, ceylon, darjeeling and keemun–some think it better than a traditional breakfast tea! Try it for afternoon tea. There are layers of flavors in this tea.

Nilgiri Chamraj FOP

A nice Indian black tea–great for drinking alone or with milk and sugar.

Ceylon Mahagastotte Estate FBOP

A high grown Ceylon from the Nuwara Eliya–the highest central region of Sri Lanka. These teas are said to be the “champagne” of Ceylon teas with layered nuances of flavor. This estate is bio-dynamic and fair trade.

Ceylon Kenilworth Estate OP

This is one of the most popular Ceylon teas! When I first started exploring tea, this was one I quickly adopted as my favorite breakfast tea. It is flavorful and well rounded, but never harsh or bitter. A classic mid-grown Ceylon that has all the character you expect from a good Ceylon tea.

Assam Harmutty Estate

STGFOP-S, an excellent sweet and rich Assam.

ET Assam

A classic Assam, FTGFOP, good for breakfast with malty, hearty character. Perfect to go with milk and sugar.

Darjeeling Marybong Estate—Organic

East Valley 1st Flush, FTGFOP1. A well-balanced tea of full body and strength. The leaves are smaller with dark, green and bright tips while the cup’s color is a beautiful light copper.

Darjeeling Namring

Upper Estate 1st Flush, FTGFOP1. This is a very bright first flush with hints of fruit, briskness and fresh-tasting quality.

Organic Irish Breakfast Tea

This is a Ceylon tea from the Venture Tea Garden of the Uva District. This tea garden is not only organic, it also uses bio-dynamic growing principles. Stout and full of character, it offers a peaty, fruity, plum-like cup. It has a nice balance of intense flavor and good mouth feel.

Organic English Breakfast Tea

Really a beautiful blend—rich with Ceylon and Indian teas. It brews up with a gorgeous deep mahogany cup—very aromatic. You will want to wake up to this every day.

Golden Monkey

A classic Panyang Congou tea from the Fujian Province of China, Golden Monkey is hand processed each spring with careful plucking of only the bud and one leaf. The liquor is sweet and very “nosey” with the full essence of roasted apples, cocoa and spice. It gets its name from its golden, tippy leaf.

Organic Yunnan Black

A great value Yunnan tea with a hint of earthiness and a velvety texture.

Black Teas

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