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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This has a strong, pipe tobacco-like aroma. The flavor is mild black tea - not the "strong black tea" the label mentions - plus a dash of maple. It makes a pleasant cup, with milk and sugar.
Read Full ReviewI am pretty disappointed in this one, as I have had other flavored teas from Shanti that were very impressive. This is very bland, and lacks both spice and tea flavor. I made a few cups, and tried longer steeps, but to no avail. The list of ingredients is promising, but the tea itself is a dud.
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Peppermint Bark doesn't have much bite, but it's still fairly tasty. Overall, the tea fulfills its mission to replicate the flavor of the candy, with a creamy, smooth, almost savory taste, and a reasonably good balance between the mint and chocolate. That's because cocoa shells and carob are used to flavor the tea, i...
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I’m not a huge Earl Grey person, but I think this one is done well! The flavor is strong and pleasant. I brewed it as directed (200°F, steeped for four minutes). I covered it while brewing with a silicone mug cap. It drank two good-size mugs of this tea and enjoyed both. People into bagged Earl Grey should like this...
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Lovely tea! It smells and tastes quite good for a bagged tea. I enjoy its level of sweetness, which does taste like butterscotch. Solid quick tea.
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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 |

Chocolate Peppermint
Brand: | Tea Horse |
Style: | Flavored Black Tea |
Region: | Blend |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

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Brand: | Twinings |
Style: | Fruit Black Tea |
Region: | Blend |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |