Black Tea

Black tea is another form of tea whose mother is Camellia sinensis. Black tea is completely oxidized, which gives it a black color. The amount of caffeine is much higher and has a strong flavor.

The black tea has thearubigins and theaflavins which, have proven health benefits. The polyphenols in this tea have efficacy in eliminating the free radicals. The name of the tea is decided by the tea origin. Here is a black tea types list you can choose from.

Kinds Of Black Tea

The different kinds of black tea are listed below. 

Darjeeling Tea

The name itself defines the place of the black tea origin. The place has four flushes, the first flush being the best of all times. The tea has a muscatel flavor and has light black color. It has a strong flavor that gives it a bitter taste. The addition of artificial sweeteners can help increase the taste of the tea.

Assam Tea

Assamese tea is grown in Assam. It has a strong flavor and gives a burgundy color after boiling. Black tea from Assam comes from the Largest tea producer ground in the world. The tea tastes best with milk and has a malty flavor when taken without milk. 

Ceylon Tea

Ceylon tea is grown at the southern foothills of Sri Lanka. The tea is harvested throughout the year. The tea has a citrusy flavor that gives it a tangy taste. It has a sweet essence and looks golden brown. The Britishers tested different tea species in Sri Lanka but, they were only successful with the Assamese tea plant.

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Keemun Tea

Keemun tea comes from China. This tea has a sweet-mallow taste with floral essence.

The color can range from copper to amber color. It is used as morning refreshment tea among the Britishers. The four known types of Keemun tea are Gong Fu, Mao Feng, Xin Ya, and Hao Ya. The best among these four are Xin Ya and Mao Feng. 

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Lapsang Souchong

Lapsang Souchong is prepared over the pine fires to get its aroma. The tea comes from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian. The tea leaves are comprehended and give a golden orange to brown color. Due to pine-fired, they have a smoky taste and flavor. The tea will let you enjoy a change from the standard black tea flavor. 

Kenyan Black Tea

After India, the popular name in tea production in Kenya. Kenya grows these plants in the Districts of Kericho, Kiambu, Thika, Bomet, Maragua, Nandi, and Kakamega. The flavor of Kenyan tea can vary from citrusy to sour.

As we have discussed different types of black tea, let us learn something more. 

• Black tea helps in lowering the risk of cancer. 
• It helps in maintaining good bone density.
• It helps to maintain good heart health.
• As the caffeine levels are potentially high, it helps in staying refreshed without feeling sleepy.
• The different black tea types list has unique flavors which, is a bonus. Visit for our Facebook

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Authors Detail:-

LUBNA WAHAD is a Health Content Editor with IAO ( India Ayurveda Online) who completed a B.Sc and  M.Sc. in Pharma Chemistry From the University of Lucknow2020.

After completing her Master’s, she did training in a Pharmaceutical company in nectar life science and Also has Work Experienced As a Research Associate In Jubilant Biosys Noida, Having Great Knowledge about Ayurveda and continues to Contributing her expertise to the content.