Flavored Black Tea
Last Updated: Mar. 13, 2015
↑About Flavored Black Tea
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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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I 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...
Read Full ReviewMango Indica Black Tea from Upton Tea Imports
Style: Flavored Black Tea – Region: ?????May. 23rd, 2024
With a name like mango indica, I don't know if I am supposed to smoke this or drink it (lol). The aroma is nice, strong, and fruity, so I give them credit for that. But the flavor is dominated by - surprise, surprise - Lifesavers candy-type artificial fruit flavor. When will I learn? It is time for me to stop purcha...
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Colombian Cacao Kisses Black Tea from Simpson & Vail
Style: Flavored Black Tea – Region: ColombiaMay. 23rd, 2024
Disclaimer: I am trying this tea that has been in my cupboard for many years, possibly up to 10, so this rating may not be a completely accurate representation of what this tea would be like fresh. Black tea often mellows with age and loses aroma, and I would say this tea is certainly mellow but yet I still like it. It...
Read Full ReviewFound this at an Armenian market, $14 for 500 grams. The leaf is very dark. The brewed tea is a dark amber color. It has a slight bitterness, but to me tastes as most regular Earl Grey teas.
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Parlour Room Blend from Murchie's Tea & Coffee Ltd
Style: Flavored Black Tea – Region: BlendMar. 13th, 2024
This is one of those uncommon tea blends that smells and tastes exactly as advertised—no hidden "flavours" (as it's spelled where sold), no surprises, no Trojan horses. That's a good thing, if you like a smoky rose tea with some fruity elements. Murchie's describes this as, "Evoking the atmosphere of a Victorian si...
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↑Most-Rated Flavored Black Tea
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Earl Grey
Brand: | Bigelow Tea |
Style: | Earl Grey Tea |
Region: | Blend |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
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Constant Comment®
Brand: | Bigelow Tea |
Style: | Flavored Black Tea |
Region: | ????? |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
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Aged Earl Grey™ - Bergamot Black
Brand: | Numi Organic Tea |
Style: | Earl Grey Tea |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
↑Top-Rated Flavored Black Tea
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Earl Grey Decaffeinated Black Tea
Brand: | Bigelow Tea |
Style: | Earl Grey Tea |
Region: | Blend |
Caffeine: | Decaffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
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Golden Orchid
Brand: | Whispering Pines |
Style: | Vanilla Black Tea |
Region: | Blend |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
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Ginger Peach
Brand: | Republic of Tea |
Style: | Flavored Black Tea |
Region: | ????? |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
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Blackcurrant Breeze Black Tea (formerly Blackcurrant)
Brand: | Twinings |
Style: | Fruit Black Tea |
Region: | Blend |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
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Chocolate Peppermint
Brand: | Tea Horse |
Style: | Flavored Black Tea |
Region: | Blend |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |