Black Tea

Highly aromatic, naturally sweet, smooth and full bodied, fruity, hints of nuttiness and chocolate are all descriptions we hear about our black teas. The body, strength, aroma and flavor of these teas depend on the bush varietal, the season of harvest, the elevation of the farm, leaf size and the degree of oxidation. Harvested in Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong and Yunnan Provinces, each of these regions produces unique varieties in limited quantities and we proudly offer them to you.

For its part, Fujian contributes wonderful sweet blacks such as Golden Monkey, Golden Needle and Imperial Red, all rich in appearance and flavor. Our offerings from Yunnan, mixes of rich golden bud and black leaf, have an interesting, peppery flavor; from Anhui, we offer top grades of Keemun (Hao Ya) which are very distinctive and easily identified by their subtle smoky aroma and intense flavor. Known as red tea or “hong cha” in China due to the reddish color that results from infusing the leaves in hot water, these teas are fully oxidized and are moderate to high in caffeine.

Health Benefits: There is research that has shown a concentration of antioxidant compounds in black tea that are more beneficial in disease prevention than those contained in green teas. Beyond this, consumption will hydrate you and help maintain essential body fluids, provide fluoride to fight tooth decay, and it will stimulate digestive juices.