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Do you love black loose leaf tea as much as we do?
Indulge in the rich and robust flavours of our black tea collection. Known for its bold taste and invigorating qualities, black tea is a classic favourite for many tea enthusiasts.
Why buy Pumpherys black tea?
Black tea has been a well-loved for over 200 years, we recommend trying some of our customer favourites such as English Breakfast Indian, Assam A, and Earl Grey. Our collection of loose leaf black tea has over 30 varieties of black tea, curated closely with producers to ensure care and attention to detail for the highest quality of black loose leaf tea. We also offer tea equipment such as tea infusers and tea pots to make sure our customers can create a perfect cup of black tea.
Buy black tea online today
Shop our full range of the finest black tea and get it delivered straight to your door. Our tea leaves are perfect for tea enthusiasts that want to create a rich, full-bodied black tea. If you’re torn between English Breakfast and Earl Grey, we recommend trying English Breakfast if you want a strong, full-bodied tea with malty tones. For something lighter that works any time of day, Earl Grey is a great choice. If you’re still unsure, you can explore more about their differences in our detailed comparison at Earl Grey vs. English Breakfast Tea. If you love tea as much as we do, then you’ll notice the quality of our ingredients in our black loose tea leaves.
Black Tea - FAQs
What is black tea?
Black tea is a British favourite, known for its generally stronger flavour than oolong, white, and green teas. It also has a higher caffeine content than other teas, making it a good choice for a morning or afternoon boost.
Why is black tea good for you?
Black tea is a non-sweetened or less-calorie drink which also provides plenty of health benefits as it contains groups of polyphenols including epigallocatechin gallate.
Is black tea different from regular tea?
Black tea has a slightly longer oxidisation process which makes it look and taste different.
What does black tea taste like?
Black tea most often has malty, earthy, or slightly sweet undertones. If you brew black tea for a shorter amount of time, your tea may be sweeter and balanced. Whereas the longer the tea is brewed the more bold and bitter your cup of tea becomes.
Can you drink black tea straight?
Yes, you can drink black tea without any additives. But ultimately, it’s up to personal preference, many tea enthusiasts enjoy appreciating its natural flavour. However, some people prefer to add milk or sweeteners as they find black tea slightly bitter.