| Name | Origin | Flavor Profile | |------|--------|----------------| | | India | Malty, bold, full-bodied | | Darjeeling | India | Light, floral, muscatel notes (“champagne of teas”) | | Ceylon | Sri Lanka | Bright, citrusy, brisk | | Keemun | China | Winey, smoky, fruity | | Lapsang Souchong | China | Distinct smoky, pine-resin aroma | | Earl Grey | Blended | Bergamot oil (citrus/floral) | | English Breakfast | Blend | Robust, hearty, good with milk | | Irish Breakfast | Blend | Stronger than English, malty |
Black tea is the most widely consumed type of tea in the West, distinguished by its full oxidation process which yields a robust flavor, dark liquor, and higher caffeine content than green or white teas . All true teas come from the Camellia sinensis black tea