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Black tea

Camellia sinensis

Wiry, twisted leaves in near-black and chestnut brown, with the odd copper stalk. It brews a brisk, amber-red cup with a smooth, malty body that takes milk and spice in its stride.

Malty
Earthy
High caffeine

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The benefits

Why we love black tea

Naturally caffeinated

Black tea naturally contains caffeine, so a strong cup makes a bright, wide-awake start to the day.

The great all-rounder

Its brisk, malty body carries bergamot, spice, vanilla or fruit, which is why so many classic blends begin here.

Made for milk

A full-flavoured black tea takes a splash of milk without losing its character, just as a breakfast cup should.

Good to know

Natural energy

Flags: Caffeine.

Contains caffeine. Not suitable for children.

Black tea is made by letting freshly rolled leaves darken in the air before they are dried. The style was perfected in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian, China, where it is still called hong cha, 'red tea', after the colour of the cup. Sturdy enough for long sea voyages, it became Europe's tea, and later the tea of the great gardens of India and Sri Lanka.

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