BLACK TEA- Call of The Tiger
Description
Flavor Profile
A luxurious infusion where the creamy and spicy notes of pandan are balanced by delicate citrus accents. The depth of black tea blends harmoniously with the roasted character of buckwheat and tiger nuts, while cardamom and galangal add an exotic and refined warmth.
What’s in this infusion?
Black tea (44%), roasted buckwheat (14%), green tea (10%), tiger nut flakes (10%), cinnamon pieces, orange peel, galangal root powder, cardamom, natural kaffir lime leaf flavoring, natural flavoring.
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 them a dark color and a more intense flavor, often with notes of caramel, dried fruit, or spices.
The antioxidants and other compounds found in black tea are associated with various health benefits, similar to those of green tea, including 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 favorite among European traders due to its longer shelf life.
According to legend, black tea was discovered in China during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), when tea leaves were allowed to oxidize for longer than those used for green tea, resulting in a stronger flavor and darker color.
Black tea subsequently became one of China's most important export products, being traded along the famous Tea Horse 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 contributed to the development of famous black tea varieties such as Assam and Darjeeling, each with its own distinctive aromatic profile.
Today, black tea is enjoyed around the world and comes in countless varieties, from Earl Grey, flavored with bergamot, to rich and complex Indian and Chinese teas.
Preparation
- Tea: 1–2 teaspoons
- Water: 200 ml
- Water temperature: 100°C / 212°F
- Steeping time: 3–4 minutes
