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What Is Black Tea?
Black tea is fully oxidized, producing a hearty deep rich flavor of amber-colored tea. It is the most popular style of tea in most western countries and is used in many blends such as Earl Grey, English Breakfast, and Chai.
Many tea countries around the world produces black tea. The two highest-producing black tea countries are China and India
Chinas Black Tea
Chinese black tea, known as red tea in China, can be confusing due to the variety of names given. Part of the problem in recognizing Chinese teas is their complicated terminology and classification.
All black teas are made from completely oxidized tea leaves. With Chinese black teas, the leaves are slowly withered and oxidized, coaxing out a softer, more fragrant tea than the strong astringent tea famous in the other major black tea-producing countries. The Chinese also favor unblended whole loose-leaf tea.
Chinese black teas are mainly produced in the southern provinces of China, including Anhui, Fijian, and Yunnan. Chinese black teas are very different than black teas from India with a much mellower flavor and rarely require the addition of milk and sugar, although you certainly could add milk or sugar. Chinese black tea is sometimes called red tea.
Many of China's fine teas are still made by hand, preserving the skills needed to manufacture such extraordinary teas
What are Famous Types of Chinese Black Tea?
Qi Men 启梦恩,( Keemun) form Anhui 安徽,
Mao Feng is the most famous black tea from Anhui 安徽 China along with Hao Ya, Gongfu, and Xin Ya.
Lapsang Souchongh and Panyong Congou from Fujian are also highly sought out, varieties includeZheng Shan Xiao Zhong,Yan Xiao Zhong, Golden Monkey & Golden Needle
Yunnan Pu'er Is a very unique tea and also our specialty. We have several sections dedicated to it. Dian Hong, Yunnan Gold, is the prized black tea in varaities, Red Gongfu , Red Golden Shoot , and Golden Threads
Does Black/Red Tea Have Caffeine?
The caffeine and polyphenols can vary widely, but white tea does contain caffeine.
The exact amount of caffeine in any tea will vary depending on the processing methods, along with the amount of leaf used in brewing and the length of time the leaf is infused in the water.
As a reference, black tea is reported to have about 40 mg of caffeine per cup. This is half the amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee.
What Does Black Tea Taste Like?
Black tea carries a range of aromas and flavors, depending on the area it was grown in, how it was processed and if any flavorings are added to the tea. These are the words used to describe how black tea smells and taste... Bold, Strong, Malty, Dark, Tannic, Savory, Carmel, Earthy, Brisk, Nutty, Honey, Fruity, Smokey, astringent, refreshing, invigorating, spicy, and more.
Try many, make your notes, find your Favorites, don't forget the Yunnan Pu'er's, very unique, very healthy.
How do you brew Black Tea?
There are many different ways to brew Black/Red tea to draw out the flavors, especially with Pu'er. See our Brewing section in the Academy. Generally bring water to a boil, rinse and pre-heat your teacup, pour the water over the tea
-Leaf quantity: 2-3 grams
-Brewing time: 3-5 minutes
-Temperature: 185 - 212°F (85-100°C)
As always, it's best to use filtered water
What are the health benefits of Black Tea
The bud used in white tea contains a high concentration of catechins and polyphenols, making it one of the healthiest teas. These antioxidants are known to help support the immune system.
We know that immune system imbalance can lead to a variety of diseases, nutrition plays an essential role in immunity, and Polyphenols play a vital role in nutrition.
Polyphenols are the most abundant chemicals in the plant kingdom and support immunity to foreign pathogens.
Yunnan Puer is a fermented black tea and has all the benefits of fermented foods