Black Teas

Black teas are the most familiar to most consumers, though they often associate a strong black tea, with bitterness. Black teas have been allowed to fully oxidize, which develops their characteristic stronger flavor and fuller body. Consumers when first tasting a good quality loose leaf black tea are often pleasantly surprised to find they can have a full, strong flavor without bitterness that can come from tea bags or lesser quality teas. Black teas accept flavoring well, and stand up to milk and sugar.

South Indian Organic BOP

South Indian Organic BOP

A great choice for a bold and smooth tasting black tea that is a great selection for your iced tea, and wonderful hot. ... more

Ceylon Star

Ceylon Star

This jewel of a tea from Sri Lanka makes a classic flavor that is smooth, crisp and familiar. Ceylon Sun has a rich, dark co ... more

Keemun Congou

Keemun Congou

Keemun's liquor has a fruity/malty taste with a lingering toasty note. The leaf is small, dark and twisted, like a favorite ... more

Royal Yunnan

Royal Yunnan

Full of golden tips, Royal Yunnan has a roasty aroma and a smoky-red colored liquor. Low astringency and rich flavor make thi ... more

Assam - Sessa Estate

Assam - Sessa Estate

Look for the abundance of golden tips in this tasty India Black. The straightforward flavor will remind you why Assam can be ... more

Assam Khongea Golden Bud

Assam Khongea Golden Bud

Teas from the Khongea Estate are known for their rich flavor and excellent leaf quality. We first introduced this in 2007, a ... more

Organic Golden Monkey

Organic Golden Monkey

This tea comes to us from the Wu Yi Mountains, and is harvested only in the Spring. Carefully selected, golden-tipped leaves ... more

Darjeeling - Gopaldhara Estate - Decaffeinated

Darjeeling - Gopaldhara Estate - Decaffeinated

Enjoy the complex, light character of Darjeeling anytime, even before bed. Crisp and familiar liquor without the stimulant e ... more

Lapsang Souchong

Lapsang Souchong

Not for weak tastebuds, Lapsang Souchong is a traditional Chinese black tea that has been dried over a pine fire. Since tea a ... more

Thurbo Estate Darjeeling 1st Flush FTGFOP1

Thurbo Estate Darjeeling 1st Flush FTGFOP1

2008 1st Flush. This is an exceptional offering from the early plucking from Thurbo. The tea has a smooth light taste, with ... more

Darjeeling, Jungpana 2nd Flush TGFOP

Darjeeling, Jungpana 2nd Flush TGFOP

Our top selection for 2008. Starts with a sweetness on the tip of the tongue, has a smooth medium body and a lingering finis ... more

Darjeeling, Goomtee 2nd Flush FTGFOP Organic

Darjeeling, Goomtee 2nd Flush FTGFOP Organic

What a find! A smooth sweet 2nd Flush from one of the top estates in Darjeeling, and Organic as well. ... more