Flavored Black Tea
Last Updated: Mar. 13, 2015
↑About Flavored Black Tea
Virtually all countries that consume black tea have some traditions of blending or flavoring their tea. Flavored black tea blends are especially popular in Western tea cultures, especially in Great Britain, France, and the U.S.
In Western tea culture, common flavorings for black tea are fruit, especially lemon or beragmot orange (in Earl Grey tea), or rose petals. Among herbs, spearmint or holy basil are frequently blended with black tea. Chai, or spiced tea, a tradition that originated in India, is also usually made out of black tea, and is one of the most common forms of flavored black tea. Vanilla black tea is another common variety.
Because many black teas tend to have a robust, powerful flavor and aroma, they can be combined with strong flavorings which would easily overpower other types of teas. A British favorite is to flavor black tea with black currant, a berry or fruit with a strong, deep flavor. Black tea can also hold its own alongside strong herbs such as lavender. Black tea can also blend well with floral scents, especially the more powerful ones such as rose. Jasmine tea is less frequently made with black teas, but examples do exist.
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Cocoa Berry Black Tea Blend from Trader Joe's
Style: Flavored Black Tea – Region: BlendDec. 21st, 2024
The RateTea page for Trader Joe's states, "Many of Trader Joe's teas are experimental and are only available for short runs before being discontinued." Such appears to be the case for this interesting blend, which is specifically advertised on the website as "Limited time only!" as of Dec. 2024. Maybe that's because ...
Read Full ReviewAfter a phase of pyramidal sachets in covered plastic cups a few years ago, Teavana seems to have been reconstituted yet again—this time as a line of individually wrapped bagged teas on the target-audience level of Tazo or Stash, but costlier. At a conference, I saw several new Teavana offerings, and took samples ho...
Read Full ReviewBenner Earl Grey (from ALDI food stores) came across much the opposite to me, on first try, as to the other reviewer: weak on bergamot and OK on tea. In fact, when opening the paper wrapper for each bag and taking a good sniff, I hardly could detect the bergamot, but the tea was obvious in the dry aroma. The bergamo...
Read Full ReviewI tried this both hot and iced, and while it is fine hot, it is meant to be served in the summer on ice (with sugar or honey of course, and a squeeze of lemon is good to have as well). It is mostly organic, with only the "natural essences" being not organic. The aroma is floral and fruity, and the flavor emphasizes t...
Read Full ReviewI was very pleasantly surprised by this. I just finished disrespecting another fruit flavored tea from Upton, so I was not expecting much, but this is, as advertised, very fruity and tropical. It is made with sunflower, papaya, maracuja, and pineapple (both natural bits and in the form of flavoring). The aroma is qu...
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↑Most-Rated Flavored Black Tea
Earl Grey
Brand: | Bigelow Tea |
Style: | Earl Grey Tea |
Region: | Blend |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
Constant Comment®
Brand: | Bigelow Tea |
Style: | Flavored Black Tea |
Region: | ????? |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
Aged Earl Grey™ - Bergamot Black
Brand: | Numi Organic Tea |
Style: | Earl Grey Tea |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
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Golden Orchid
Brand: | Whispering Pines |
Style: | Vanilla Black Tea |
Region: | Blend |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
Earl Grey Decaffeinated Black Tea
Brand: | Bigelow Tea |
Style: | Earl Grey Tea |
Region: | Blend |
Caffeine: | Decaffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
Ginger Peach
Brand: | Republic of Tea |
Style: | Flavored Black Tea |
Region: | ????? |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
Blackcurrant Breeze Black Tea (formerly Blackcurrant)
Brand: | Twinings |
Style: | Fruit Black Tea |
Region: | Blend |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
Chocolate Peppermint
Brand: | Tea Horse |
Style: | Flavored Black Tea |
Region: | Blend |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |