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Collection: Black Tea

Introduction to Black Tea
Black tea, also known as red tea in Chinese terminology, is a fully fermented tea characterized by its dark-colored leaves and rich flavor profile. It is one of the most widely consumed tea types globally, particularly in Western countries‌.

Production Process
The manufacturing of black tea involves several key steps:

  1. Withering: Fresh tea leaves are spread out to reduce moisture.
  2. Rolling: Leaves are rolled to release enzymes and initiate oxidation.
  3. Fermentation: Enzymatic oxidation darkens the leaves and develops flavor.
  4. Drying: Final heating stops fermentation and stabilizes the tea‌.

Flavor and Consumption
Black tea is known for its robust, malty taste with hints of caramel or fruitiness. It is commonly enjoyed with additions like milk, lemon, or sugar. In Western cultures, it is a staple breakfast beverage and forms the base for blends like English Breakfast and Earl Grey‌.

Terminology Origins
The term black tea originates from the dark appearance of the oxidized tea leaves, as observed by British traders in the 17th century. They encountered dark-leafed Wuyi tea (from Fujian, China), which solidified the name black tea in English. In contrast, Chinese naming emphasizes the reddish hue of the brewed liquor‌

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Gongmei 2015

Gongmei 2015 Tea, featuring a simple yet elegant combination. This product includes Fuding wild mountain white tea paired with a brewing cup in a gift set, primarily designed in green and gold tones. The product elements blend trendy laser gold accents with traditional leather craftsmanship, showcasing the brand's luxurious quality in a subtle and composed manner.

FAQs

Wherever possible we use vacuum, gas packing and cold storage for our teas to ensure that they arrive with you as fresh as possible. All tea should be kept away from heat, light, moisture and odours. Exposure to these will cause the tea to deteriorate and lose flavour. Our loose teas are packed in resealable ziplock bags so we recommend that you reseal all your bags once you have used them and store them in a cool dry place.

Generally speaking, black teas and more heavily oxidized oolongs can be stored for a longer time than green, white and lightly oxidized oolong teas. Green teas, white teas and light oolong teas are best drunk within two to three months of opening.

However, they can also be stored in the fridge to maintain freshness for as long as possible. If you choose to store your green, white and light oolongs in the fridge, be careful to take the packs out a little in advance of making your tea so that they can reach room temperature. Opening a bag straight from the fridge will result in condensation on the inside of the pack, which when closed can then affect the quality of the tea inside.

Shang Pure Tea, No. 17-3 Huangber Village Hall, Wuyi, Fujian Province

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Some of the teas we buy are extremely rare and are only ever available in extremely limited quantities. Where this is the case, once we run out of stock, we are unable to source a replacement until the next season in which that tea produced. For these teas we recommend signing up to our newsletter to receive the latest news on rare tea launches.

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Our complete range of single origin teas offer a simple pleasure of something delicious. Rich in the distinctive flavours of the place where they were grown and the people who crafted them. From bright and refreshing green teas to rich and robust black teas, there are worlds of flavour waiting to be explored within the six types of tea.