Black Tea =link= ★ Tested

Crisp and refreshing. It often has citrusy notes and a bright, golden color.

While black tea is now associated with Britain and India, its origins are distinctly Chinese. black tea

| Region | Key Varieties | Flavor Profile | Iconic Tea Examples | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri | Bold & malty (Assam), delicate & muscatel (Darjeeling), smooth & fragrant (Nilgiri) | Assam Breakfast, Darjeeling First Flush, Nilgiri Frost Tea | | China | Keemun, Yunnan, Lapsang Souchong | Fruity & wine-like (Keemun), peppery & malty (Yunnan), famously smoky (Lapsang Souchong) | Keemun Mao Feng, Yunnan Gold, Lapsang Souchong | | Sri Lanka | Ceylon (Low, Mid, High Grown) | Bright & citrusy with a crisp finish. High-grown teas are lighter and more delicate | Ceylon Orange Pekoe, Ceylon BOP | | Other Regions | Nepal, Kenya, Turkey | Nepal: Similar to Darjeeling with floral notes; Kenya: Bold, brisk, and full-bodied | Nepal Silver Oolong, Kenyan Purple Tea | Crisp and refreshing

In the vast world of beverages, few hold as much historical weight, cultural significance, and global popularity as black tea. From the bustling tea houses of Shanghai to the rainy breakfast tables of London and the iced glasses of the American South, black tea is the world's most consumed tea variety. | Region | Key Varieties | Flavor Profile

Originating in the Wuyi Mountains, these leaves are smoke-dried over pine fires, yielding a distinct, camp-fire aroma and intensely bold flavor.