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Black Tea

Black teas have become the most popular internationally. Black tea, especially 'new world' CTC, cut tear curl, teas dominate the mass tea bag market. Beyond the tea bag, the world produces many stunning orthodox, full leaf teas. It is interesting to note that some teas that we traditionally call black teas, may in fact be more accurately described as Oolong teas. Good examples of these are many of the modern Darjeeling teas which are not fully oxidised/fermented giving a lighter, often more brisk finish.

Wan Ling Tea House hopes you enjoy our overview on black teas.

Qi Men / Keemun

A classic black tea renowned throughout Europe. Grown around Huang Shan in An Hui province in the county of Qi Men. Qi Men red tea (Hong Cha) has fine, delicate leaves that produce a beautiful red/amber liquor. Like many black teas, it is they improve with age with many saying that 3-4 year old teas are the best. Qi Men county also produces a range of green teas though these are not as well known as the fully oxidised black teas, due in part to the green teas falling under the larger grouping of 'Mao Feng'.

Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong / Lapsong Souchong

The smoky characteristics of Lapsong Souchong have made it a tea that people either like or hate. In fact many of the well known branded Lapsong Souchong teas are not genuinely characteristic of what is produced in Guan Mu Shan region, Fujian. Teas can be found with only very subtle hints of smoke through to ones with a very pungent finish. The teas are common smoked using pine trees. Variants include burning types of spruce which offers a different flavour.

Dian Hong

Translated, Dian Hong simply means Yunnan Red Tea. Dian is an alternative word or character in Chinese that describes the region of Yunnan, China's south west province.

Assam Tea

The low lying region of Assam produces, for what many in Europe, deem the classic, full bodied, breakfast tea. Mostly full oxidised leaf, the teas are characterised by deep coloured liquors, distinctive aroma and robust flavours that can be prepared with or without milk. Popular in many countries served with a slice lemon.

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