BLACK TEA - Advent Tea

Aroma Profile:

A festive and comforting infusion where the freshness of orange blends harmoniously with the warming spice of cinnamon. Sweet notes of apple and vanilla add a smooth, velvety character, while hazelnuts provide subtle depth, making it perfect for moments of celebration and contemplation.

What does this infusion contain?

Black tea (88%), apple pieces, orange peel (3%), hazelnut pieces, natural flavouring, vanilla.

Black tea is the most popular type of tea, even more popular than green tea. Almost three-quarters of the tea consumed worldwide is black tea.

Unlike green tea, black tea leaves are fully oxidized, giving the tea a dark colour and a more intense flavour, often with notes of caramel, dried fruit, or spices.

The antioxidants and other compounds found in black tea may provide health benefits similar to those associated with green tea, such as reducing inflammation, supporting heart health, and helping maintain healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

Black tea has a fascinating history, closely connected to trade, culture, and tradition. Unlike green tea, which has been consumed in China for thousands of years, black tea emerged later and quickly became a favourite among European merchants due to its longer shelf life.

Legend has it that black tea was discovered in China during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), when tea leaves were allowed to oxidize for longer than those used to produce green tea, resulting in a more intense flavour and darker colour.

Later, black tea became one of China's most important export products, being traded along the famous Tea Road to Europe and the Middle East.

In the 19th century, the British sought alternatives to Chinese tea and began cultivating tea in India, particularly in the Assam and Darjeeling regions. British plantations led to the development of famous black tea varieties such as Assam and Darjeeling, each with its own distinctive flavour profile.

Today, black tea is appreciated around the world and comes in numerous varieties, from Earl Grey, flavoured with bergamot, to Indian and Chinese teas with rich and complex flavour profiles.

Preparation method:

• 1 teaspoon of tea
• Water quantity: 200 ml
• Water temperature: 100°C
• Steeping time: 3–4 minutes