Black

While black teas are made from the same Camellia sinensis plant as all teas, the oxidation and processing are what distinguish black teas from the rest. Premium black teas are withered, rolled, oxidized, and fired in an oven, creating warm and toasty flavors. The longer oxidation process causes the tea leaves to develop dark brown and black colors. The flavors can range from malty or smoky to fruity and sweet. Black teas range from mellow teas from China to full-bodied teas from Assam, India. To learn more, check out Black Tea 101.