Thés & Traditions
French tea house since 2016
Whether black, white, or green, each tea has a unique taste. Originating from China, India, or Sri Lanka, they develop a myriad of aromas. More bitter, sweeter, or more powerful, each organic tea suits a particular palate. Discover which black tea to choose to match your taste.
Discover our different black teas
A victim of its success, black tea sometimes loses its benefits due to more industrialized cultivation or preparation.
Most traditional teas (from India or China) are organic. They are grown respecting tradition and nature. Slow growth in sunlight allows the leaves to develop fully, rich in flavors and antioxidants.
Black tea oxidation is a delicate process. When done traditionally, it preserves the health benefits of green tea while modifying its taste properties. However, today, some producers use industrial methods that spoil the drink's aromas and antioxidants. The difference is a harsher flavor and more active theine (caffeine).
The tea market, whether white, green, black or red (rooibos), is increasingly diverse. However, while teas from all origins are available, Chinese teas and Indian teas remain the best.
Chinese black tea is produced in the purest tradition. Using beautiful leaves, it is slowly oxidized with water and sunlight.
The main Chinese organic teas are:
Oolong is a variety of its own. Due to its low theine content, it can be consumed throughout the day.
Indian organic black tea is grown at the foot of the Himalayas. While the leaves grow more slowly there, they are of rare quality.
The main Indian teas are:
Ceylon black tea is the most common, but Assam black tea develops the richest flavor palette. Darjeeling is the ingredient of the famous British 'cup of tea'.
Each tea develops its own flavor palette. Some are consumed plain while others blend well with spices, herbs, or a splash of milk.
'Luxury' teas like oolong stand on their own. These tea infusions are consumed plain, without sugar or milk. Their body notes are often powerful.
Some other teas are enjoyed English-style, with a splash of milk. These are mainly Indian organic teas like Ceylon, Darjeeling, or Assam.
Flavored black teas are often underestimated. While sometimes closer to herbal tea than real tea, this type of beverage is popular in China, India, and England.
The most renowned flavored black teas are:
Earl Grey is the most well-known with a flavor very different from oolong or darjeeling. While all black teas (and sometimes green teas or white tea) can form its base, the original recipe uses organic Assam black tea.
Lapsang Souchong black tea, the Chinese smoked tea is an experience in itself. Its salty taste makes it a unique product in the tea world.
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