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Black tea, or red tea as it's known in China, is the result of a complete oxidation of the leaf before being fired. First the leaf is spread out and left to wilt naturally, losing its stiffness and much of its weight. Then it's rolled, exposing essential oils to the air and starting the oxidization process. When this is complete, the leaf is heated to stop the process, graded for quality, and packed.

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Assam, Meleng Estate
Assam Meleng Estate, ¼ lb package
Price $30.00
Sale Price: $25.50
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Grown on the plains of northeastern India, this Assam tea is sweet and full bodied. The unopened leaf buds are golden, the result of a careful handpick.
Black Tea Sampler
Black Tea Sampler: Darjeeling Second Flush, Earl Grey and Red Fujian
Our Price: $52.50
Sale Price: $45.00
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A selection of classic breakfast teas from China and India.  These traditional black teas, hand-picked and unblended, produce a rich amber liquor and are popular with our friends.
Ceylon Pekoe
Ceylon High-Grown, ¼ lb package - Limited Quantity
Price $13.50

A Pekoe grade from the renowned Tommagong Estate - a brisk and fruity selection. Limited quantity available.
Ceylon Orange Pekoe
Ceylon Orange Pekoe English Breakfast, various sizes

A brisk British-style black tea grown in southern Sri Lanka. Perfect for English Breakfast fans as this marries well with milk and a sweetener. Also known as "Brooklyn Breakfast". Click 'more info' to select sizes and pricing.
Ceylon Black Tea Sampler
Ceylon Tea Sampler: English Breakfast, High Grown and Golden Tips
Our Price: $44.00
Sale Price: $32.00

This is a great introduction to the variety of teas that come from Sri Lanka (the island nation formerly known as Ceylon). Here you can try our classic single estate English Breakfast against our new, limited edition, high grown Tommagong. It has a unique, brisk character and is even enjoyed with mint as an ice tea in some Arabian countries. Additionally, we offer a small amount of Ceylon Golden Tips to round out the sampler.
Dragon Eyes
China Dragon Eyes, ¼ lb package
Price $10.00

This China black tea is flavored with the aromatic longan fruit. Grown in the wild, the fruit adds character and a sweet finish.
Keemun Mao Feng
China Keemun Mao Feng, ¼ lb package
Price $18.75

A rich, strong Chinese black tea. The notes of earth balance its winey character wonderfully.
Lapsang Souchong
China Lapsang Souchong, ¼ lb package
Price $17.50

This distinctive tea was grown high in the Wuyi Mountains and is our take on a well-known tea. Its refined flavor shows balance and a subtle smokiness -- the result of skillfull production and old tea plants.
Red Fujian
China Red Fujian, ¼ lb package
Price $15.00

The robust flavor matches the full aroma of this classic Chinese tea. The jet-black leaves are beautifully crafted and accented with delicate golden tips.
Classic Chai
Classic Chai, ¼ lb package
Price $13.50

A delicious chai crafted from a combination of highland-grown black tea and exotic spices.
Darjeeling 1st Flush Goomtee 2008 1/4 lb Package
Darjeeling 1st Flush Goomtee Estate 2008, ¼ lb package
Our Price: $22.00

An early spring 2008 production, grown on the renowned Goomtee estate. This tea is only the third lot produced this season.
Darjeeling 1st Flush Muscatel Valley Estate 2007 1/4 lb Package
Darjeeling 1st Flush Muscatel Valley Estate 2007, ¼ lb package
Our Price: $17.00
Sale Price: $13.50
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This tea was picked early in spring 2007 and shipped by air to the US. It was grown on the Muscatel Valley Estate which is nestled in the verdant hills of Darjeeling, India.
Darjeeling 2nd Flush Goomtee
Darjeeling 2nd Flush Goomtee Estate 2007, various sizes

Second Flush teas are picked early in the spring by hand in the foothills of the Himalayas. These coppery brown leaves reveal a floral aroma after steeping and a well-balanced flavor. Click 'more info' to select sizes and pricing.
Darjeeling Makaibari Estate Black Tea
Darjeeling Makaibari Estate, ¼ lb package
Price $7.50

Handpicked in the late summer season, these coppery brown leaves reveal a floral aroma with brisk flavor.
Earl Grey Black Tea
Earl Grey, various sizes

These beautiful silver-streaked tea leaves are estate grown in Sri Lanka and hand-blended with pure bergamot oil to create an intensely aromatic and full-bodied tea. Sure to please all Earl Grey lovers. Click 'more info' to select sizes and pricing.
Black Tea Tea Club
Six Month Tea Club: Black Teas of the World
Regular Price $177.75
Tea Club Price $138.00

FREE in-cup strainer and paper filters included with each Tea Club. Each month, for six months, you will receive one of the following black teas, all in 1/4-pound packages: Assam Meleng, Darjeeling First Flush, Darjeeling Second Flush, Earl Grey, Keemun, and Classic Chai.

Tea Sampler
Six Month Tea Club: Maiden Voyage
Regular Price $165.50
Tea Club Price $128.00

FREE in-cup strainer and paper filters included with each Tea Club.This six-month subscription, prepared especially for those new to tea, includes a 1/4 lb of our most popular teas, including: White Peony, Jasmine Pearls Green Tea, Nantou Oolong, Ceylon Orange Pekoe Black Tea, Pu-erh Tuocha, and Herbal Chamomile.
The Darjeeling Limited Travel Gift Set
The Darjeeling Limited Travel Gift Set
Our Price: $24.00
Sale Price: $20.00
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A great little gift for the Darjeeling lover who is always on the go. This set comes with 2 oz of famous Darjeeling Makaibari and the stylish 8 oz. Timolino Travel Mug. The Timolino has a sip-through lid with built in strainer, so tea can be re-steeped right in the mug.
Yunnan Gold
Yunnan Gold, ¼ lb package
Price $40.00
Sale Price: $35.00
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Made only from exceptional, high-grade leaf buds, this aromatic black tea is handpicked in Yunnan (China), the birthplace of tea. Honey and earth tones highlight the rich, smooth flavor of this golden infusion.
   
 

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