BLACK TEA - White Nights
Description
Flavor Profile
A delicate and luxurious infusion where the creamy notes of meringue and coconut blend harmoniously with the intense sweetness of raspberry. Rose petals add a subtle touch of sophistication, transforming this blend into an elegant and velvety experience.
What’s in this infusion?
Black tea (72%), coconut flakes, meringue pieces (sugar, egg powder), raspberry pieces (2%), raspberries (2%), rose petals.
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
