What is Black Tea?
Black tea is the type of tea that undergone the longest process when compared with green & white tea. Black tea is allowed to fully oxidase and therefore the dark colour. Soon after harvest, the tea leaves air dry indoors, also known as 'withering'. After the withering, the leaves get rolled, which basically bruises the leaves to allow the oxidation process to start. To stop the oxidation process the tea leaves need to fully dry, nowadays this is done in a big drum.
Top 5 Benefits of Black Tea
1. Black tea increase your energy level
2. Black tea contains a large amount of tannin
3. A comforting cup of black tea
4. Black tea promotes metabolism function
It is proven that tannins in tea also do promote metabolism function.
5. Black tea - Happiness and proven brain function
Black tea can be seen as a cup of happiness. The caffeine in black tea improves the blood flow in the brain which improves our brain function but it also gives us an upswing in our mood.
How To Brew Black Tea
Black tea is the most common tea to brew correctly and is often enjoyed by non-tea drinkers.
Due to its heavy oxidation, it can handle a higher water temperature and with its big flavours, it can easily be enjoyed with a dash of milk and honey.
Read more about how to brew your black tea.
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Do you want all of those great benefits of black tea? As with everything, high quality tea contains much more of those healthy nutrients discussed above.