Black Tea

Black tea accounts for 75% of tea consumption worldwide and is the most popular type of tea globally. It is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis shrub, through an oxidation process that turns the leaves from green to a dark brown-black color. Oxidation means that the leaves are exposed to moist, oxygen-rich air.

Black tea is used by many people as a substitute for coffee. It has more caffeine than green tea and many drink it for an energetic wake-up. It also contains the stimulating substance theophylline.

Properties of Black Tea

• Contains flavonoids, plant-based antioxidant compounds, and catechins.
• May reduce the risk of developing and spreading various forms of cancer.
• May help lower cholesterol.
• May protect the body from the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase HDL (good) cholesterol.
• Can improve artery function and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Let the tea steep in hot water for three to five minutes to bring out its catechins. Due to its caffeine content, consumption in the evening hours should be avoided.

Product Details

Origin: Sri Lanka