Black Tea -

The environment where tea grows—encompassing soil composition, altitude, climate, and topography (terroir)—profoundly impacts its final flavor profile. Several regions across the globe have become legendary for their unique expressions of black tea. Assam (India)

: Petals from cornflowers, rose hips, or hibiscus often mixed into blends like Tess Pleasure French Earl Grey Spice Pieces black tea

| Tea Name | Origin | Flavor Notes | Best For | |----------|--------|--------------|----------| | | India | Malty, bold, full-bodied | Breakfast teas, chai, with milk & sugar | | Darjeeling | India (Himalayas) | Floral, muscatel grape notes, light | Afternoon tea, without milk | | Ceylon | Sri Lanka | Bright, citrusy, brisk | Iced tea, afternoon tea | | Keemun | China (Anhui) | Winey, smoky, fruity, hints of pine | Breakfast teas, drinking plain | | Lapsang Souchong | China (Fujian) | Distinct smoky, pine resin aroma | Adventurous palates, cooking | | Yunnan | China (Yunnan) | Peppery, chocolaty, smooth | Drinking plain or with cream | | Earl Grey | Global (Blend) | Bergamot citrus oil, floral, crisp | Afternoon tea, with lemon | | English Breakfast | Blend (e.g., Assam, Ceylon, Kenyan) | Strong, full-bodied, robust | Morning tea, with milk & sugar | full-bodied | Breakfast teas

Freshly plucked leaves are spread out to lose moisture, making them pliable for rolling. muscatel grape notes