How is black tea prepared?

To prepare a black tea, we recommend brewing it for 3-5 minutes in hot water heated to 176-194°F.

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In China, black tea is known as Hong cha, meaning "red tea", due to the tawny colour the leaves turn after brewing. Less sensitive to high temperatures than green tea, it can be prepared in simmering water and infused for around 4 minutes. Spring Darjeelings should be infused for just 3 minutes with slightly cooler water.

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Tea from China - Grand Keemun F.O.P. Tea from China - Grand Keemun F.O.P.
Tea from China - Grand Keemun F.O.P.
Black Tea
€11.50
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Tea from China - Yunnan Céleste T.G.F.O.P. Tea from China - Yunnan Céleste T.G.F.O.P.
Tea from China - Yunnan Céleste T.G.F.O.P.
Black Tea
€26.50
Per 100g
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Tea from China - Grand Yunnan G.F.O.P. Supérieur Tea from China - Grand Yunnan G.F.O.P. Supérieur
Tea from China - Grand Yunnan G.F.O.P. Supérieur
Black Tea
€14.50
Per 100g
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Out of stock
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Tea from India - Darjeeling Okayti T.G.F.O.P. 2nd flush
Black Tea
€31.50
Per 100g
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Out of stock
Tea from India - Darjeeling 1st flush PHUGURI F.T.G.F.O.P Tea from India - Darjeeling 1st flush PHUGURI F.T.G.F.O.P
Tea from India - Darjeeling 1st flush PHUGURI F.T.G.F.O.P
Black Tea
€31.50
Per 100g
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Tea from India - Darjeeling Jungpana G.F.O.P. 2nd flush Tea from India - Darjeeling Jungpana G.F.O.P. 2nd flush
Tea from India - Darjeeling Jungpana G.F.O.P. 2nd flush
Black Tea
€14.50
Per 100g
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Black tea - HOJA CAOBA Black tea - HOJA CAOBA
Black tea - HOJA CAOBA
Black Tea
€19.50
Per 100g
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Tea from Africa - Kenya Milima G.B.O.P. Tea from Africa - Kenya Milima G.B.O.P.
Tea from Africa - Kenya Milima G.B.O.P.
Black Tea
€9.00
Per 100g
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Our articles on black tea

Our articles on black tea

Black tea leaves in bulk.

The essentials on our teas…

What black tea is?

Today, the vast majority of the tea produced in the world is black tea. However, black tea appeared in China long after green tea, developing only in the late 16th century as a result of the economic growth prompted by the ...
Black tea leaves in bulk.

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How black tea is manufactured?

Stages involved in producing black tea.
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Flavored black tea

DAMMANN Frères created with passion flavored blends since 60 years. Black teas were the first to be prepared.
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What Japanese smoked tea is?

MATSUMOTO SAN Family has been producing tea in the Shizuoka region for several generations. Samurai, their ancestor, traded his swordfor farming tools and started tea production.
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Our flavourist

Here at DAMMANN Frères, the process of creating and developing flavored teas takes place entirely within the company.
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What are the differences between natural and artificial flavours?

Our articles on tea manufacturing

Our articles on tea manufacturing

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How is green tea prepared?

To prepare a green tea, we recommend brewing in water heated to 176°F.
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How is Japanese green tea prepared?

To prepare a green tea from Japan, we recommend infusing for 2-3 minutes in water heated to 158-176°F for a plain tea or for 2-2.5 minutes at 176°F for a flavoured tea.
Matcha tea ceremony

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How to prepare matcha tea?

For a creamy and frothy Matcha tea
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How is white tea prepared?

To prepare a white tea, we recommend brewing in water heated to 176°F for 4-8 minutes.
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The essentials on our teas…

How is oolong tea prepared?

To prepare an oolong tea, we recommend brewing for 4-5 minutes in boiling water.
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The essentials on our teas…

How is yellow tea prepared?

To prepare a yellow tea, we recommend brewing in water heated to 194°F for 4 minutes.
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The essentials on our teas…

How is dark tea prepared?

To prepare a dark tea, we recommend brewing for 4-5 minutes in water heated to 194°F for plain dark teas or to 212°F for flavoured dark teas.