Black tea is a type of tea that is more oxidized than oolong, yellow, white and green teas and is generally stronger in flavor than other teas. All five types are made from leaves of the shrub (or small tree) Camellia sinensis.
If you enjoy a good cup of black tea, this tea will help you continue that experience each and every time.
Slightly fruity with subtle flavors of cranberry, strawberry, and blackberry it has a clean flavor with rich and dark aroma.
It reminds me of some of the best assam and darjeeling teas that can sometimes be very floral.
While green tea can begin loses its flavor within a year, black tea retains its flavor for several years. For this reason, it has long been an article of trade.
Unlike green teas, which turn bitter when brewed at higher temperatures, black tea should be steeped in water brought up to 212 °F (100 °C) for 3-5 minutes.
However, it also does very well as a cold brew made overnight.
