Tea: Classic Black (Formerly Black Tea)
A Black Tea from Choice Organic Teas - 
Organic - 
Fair Trade
| Brand: | Choice Organic Teas |
| Style: | Black Tea |
| Region: | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Teabag |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
| Product page: | Classic Black (Formerly Black Tea) |
Reviewer: Difflugia
✓ 170 teas reviewed
✓ 57 of Black Tea
✓ 89 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 1 of Choice Organic Teas
✓ 1 from Tamil Nadu, India
✓ 14 from India
Review of Classic Black (Formerly Black Tea)
November 13th, 2017
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 7 of 10 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 65 of 100 |
| Very Good | Good | Reasonable |
The bags are individually wrapped, but in paper envelopes. The dry tea smells nice, but like a generic grocery store Assam.
The tea picks up a little personality when the water is added, though. It's not as bitter as I expected and it's quite a bit sweeter than I expected. The tea is mild, yet flavorful. It almost tastes like a Chinese black tea.
After a few sips, there's a noticeable, but not overpowering astringency. There's still very little bitterness. Rather than the heavy maltiness that I expect in Indian teas, the sweetness reminds me of a Keemun. It's good and has a unique flavor profile, but a little too flat to really be exceptional.
This tea is a bit expensive, costing nearly $5 for 16 tea bags. It is certified Fair Trade and organic, though.
