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Black Teas

Black tea is the most popular type of tea in the world.   Although all forms of tea come from the camellia sinensis plant, the way black tea is produced gives it a darker hue, stronger flavor and a higher caffeine content. The main distinction of black tea is that it has been more oxidized than oolong, green, and white varieties. Since dried tea leaves are more easily transported and retain their flavor longer, black tea has been an important trading commodity for centuries.

Types of Black Tea

Most black teas blends you buy at the supermarket are actually a combination of certain types of tea from across the world.  

Chinese

* Keemun: Tastes of wine and fruit and is very popular in England. * Dian Hong: More fine leaf buds than other Chinese teas make it dark and malty. * Assam:  These blends contain Assam leaves are typically called "Breakfast" teas. * Darjeeling: A thin, fruity tea.

Others

* Kenyan * Turkish * Vietnamese

Black Tea Blends

 Popular Brands

* Lipton * PG Tips * Twinings * Tetley

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