Black Teas

From the region of Uva, one of Sri Lanka’s highest elevation tea growing regions renowned for some of the finest teas in the world, this organic Ceylon tea has a golden hue and a rich taste with delicate, floral overtones that are deliciously enhanced with milk. How does an organic tea farm operate? • Abstinence from using any synthetic fertilizer, pesticide or herbicide • Environmental protection of lands surrounding the gardens • Replenishment and maintenance of garden soil fertility using natural means • Promoting and maintaining biodiversity in the gardens and surrounding lands Bring cold, filtered water to a full boil. Use one teaspoon of tea per cup. Brew 3-5 minutes.

This Organic Assam Estate tea from northern India ranks among the finest black teas on the market with its bright, coppery colour and lively vivacious flavour . There’s a hint of malt giving it a full-bodied taste. A splash of milk subtly enhances the flavour. How does an organic tea farm operate? • Abstinence from using any synthetic fertilizer, pesticide or herbicide • Environmental protection of lands surrounding the gardens • Replenishment and maintenance of garden soil fertility using natural means • Promoting and maintaining biodiversity in the gardens and surrounding lands Bring cold, filtered water to a full boil. Use one teaspoon of tea per cup. Brew 3-5 minutes.

This smooth and delicate tea from Margaret’s Hope estate in northern India has a distinctive flavour and character. It is known as the ‘champagne of teas’ with its mild astringency, floral aroma, and hints of currant and musky spice. Because the tea is grown at such high altitudes and in relatively cool weather the bushes do not grow quickly, and as such the production is limited. The best time of year for quality is during ‘second-flush’ (end May – end June). During this time Darjeelings are incomparable to any other tea in the world. The fragrance and taste is a complex bouquet that reaches right out of the cup. Bring cold, filtered water to a full boil. Use one teaspoon of tea per cup. Brew 3-5 minutes.

Start your day with a hearty cup of this bright, coppery blend of medium-bodied premium black teas from highland tea plantations in India, Sri Lanka and Kenya. This full-flavoured breakfast libation is brisk and especially enticing with milk. Early in British life tea was known as a healthy beverage and claimed all sorts of curative powers. In the 1650s, Garway’s Coffee House proclaimed that: “Tea makes the body active and lusty. Tea is declared to be the most wholesome; preserving perfect health until extreme Old Age.” Bring cold, filtered water to a full boil. Use one teaspoon of tea per cup. Brew 3-5 minutes.

Good morning to you with a cup of this copper-hued, aromatic blend of premium black teas from the highland tea plantations of India’s Assam region and Kenya’s rolling Nandi hills. As a robust, malty tea with rich earthy notes and subtle floral hints, this Irish Breakfast blend has a dry and slightly sweet aftertaste. Bring cold, filtered water to a full boil. Use one teaspoon of tea per cup. Brew 3-5 minutes.

Lapsang Souchong smoked tea has a distinctive flavor sometimes referred to as tarry. It is a special tea from Fujian province where the high mountains with thick pine forests and heavy mist provide the ideal environment for growing top quality tea. Processed over smoking pine fires, this China black tea is bold and assertive with a reddish hue and heady bouquet. A favourite in Russia, it is enjoyed as is or with a little milk and sugar. Depending upon one’s palate the taste can be light and intriguing or it can be heavy and overpowering. Lapsang Souchong is best described as an acquired taste. Bring cold, filtered water to a full boil. Use one teaspoon of tea per cup. Brew 3-5 minutes.

From the Anhui province in China Keemun black tea has a lovely burgundy depth, and a bright and slightly reddish liquor. Keemun black tea was only produced after 1875 – against the grain of the Chinese practice of producing green teas. The English palate was finely attuned to fine black tea and with virtually unrestricted trade with tea, Keemun became an English staple. Some describe the taste and aroma of Keemun as reminiscent of toast hot from the oven! How does an organic tea farm operate? • Abstinence from using any synthetic fertilizer, pesticide or herbicide • Environmental protection of lands surrounding the gardens • Replenishment and maintenance of garden soil fertility using natural means • Promoting and maintaining biodiversity in the gardens and surrounding lands Bring cold, filtered water to a full boil. Use one teaspoon of tea per cup. Brew 3-5 minutes.

Boost your day with a cup of this bright, copper-hued, full-bodied blend of premium black teas from highland tea plantations in India, China and Kenya. This robust, rich, malty Scottish blend with sweet herbaceous notes has a dry and lingering aftertaste. Bring cold, filtered water to a full boil. Use one teaspoon of tea per cup. Brew 3-5 minutes.