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What is Black Tea?

Black tea is one of the 5 main variants of the tea plant, camellia sinensis.

The Champagne of Black Teas

Darjeeling. What is Darjeeling tea?. Darjeeling tea, often referred to as the “champagne of teas,” is a tea that is grown and processed in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. Most commercially-found Darjeeling teas are produced from the Ca

The History and Variants of Black Tea

Black tea, also known as “red tea” in China for its rich, reddish infusion, is unique in that it is comprised of two different forms of the camellia sinensis plant: camellia sinensis sinensis and camellia sinensis assamica. Camellia Sinensis Sinensis

The History and Variants of Chai Tea

Chai tea is an aromatic beverage that blends black tea with various herbs and spices. The most common spices used in chai are cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove, black pepper, and star anise. Specialized variations of chai tea can include ingredients