Tea Background

Black tea which is fully-fermented is more oxidized and stronger in flavor. Black tea is the most popular style of tea consumed in Europe and North America. Black tea is manufactured in over 50 countries of the world. Premium black tea (full and whole long-leaf tea) is produced in various regions of China and India. The history of black tea in China can be traced back to the late Ming Dynasty, around the year 1590, when the first black tea 'Lapsang Souchong' was produced in the area around Mount Wuyi in Fujian province.

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The production of black tea begins with the withering of fresh leaves, after that rolling, fermentation and drying up. Withering is a very important procedure at the beginning, sometimes heating and withering at the same time. Fermentation is the key to determine the quality of the black tea. After fully fermented, the leaves should be a copper colour and the veins are dark red. Drying up is to put processed leaves in bamboo baskets and to slowly roast them over the pine fire heated earthen ovens for 8 to 10 hours.
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    • Assam

      Assam

      $9.80/50g

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    • Black Golden Monkey

      Black Golden Monkey

      $12.80/4g

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    • Ceylon Tea

      Ceylon Tea

      $9.80/50g

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    • Darjeeling

      Darjeeling

      $39.80/50g

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    • Earl Grey

      Earl Grey

      $9.80/50g

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    • English Breakfast Tea

      English Breakfast Tea

      $12.80/50g

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    • Keemun

      Keemun

      $9.80/50g

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    • Keemun Premiumpremium

      Keemun Premium

      $3.80/5g

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    • Keemun Superfine

      Keemun Superfine

      $5.20/5g

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    • Lapsang Souchong

      Lapsang Souchong

      $9.80/50g

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    • Lapsang Souchong Premiumpremium

      Lapsang Souchong Premium

      $38.00/5g

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    • Lapsang Souchong Superfine

      Lapsang Souchong Superfine

      $58.00/5g

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    • Yunnan Black Tea

      Yunnan Black Tea

      $12.80/50g

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    Keemun Superfine

    Keemun Superfine

    Keemum (Qimen) black tea is produced in Qimen town, Anhui province. The tea born in 1875 has been the most famous high-fragrance black tea since then. Tea bushes grow in a humid climate with cloudy weather. There are thick layers of earth with rich contents and high enzymatic activity in the soil. All the natural environments and traditional hand making processes give the tea special and durable aroma. Keemum was the top grade tea in the international market before the Second World War, especially in London market. The Premium and Superfine Keemum from TLife are 100 percent from Qimen town's mountain region.

    One of the ten most famous teas in China, which is rich with bright golden tips and a deep rich flavor.

    Storage: In a cool, dry place

    5g

    300ml

    85°C

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    Keemun Premium

    Keemun Premium

    Tight and slim tips can be seen, have been used as a prominent ingredient in some blends of English breakfast tea.

    Storage: In a cool, dry place

    5g

    300ml

    100°C

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    Lapsang Souchong Premium

    Lapsang Souchong Premium

    The first black tea in history, dark and oily colour, unique dried longan aroma, smoky flavour and tobacco smell

    Storage: In a cool, dry place

    5g

    300ml

    100°C

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    Lapsang Souchong Superfine

    Lapsang Souchong Superfine

    The first black tea in history, dark and oily colour, unique dried longan aroma, smoky flavour and tobacco smell

    Storage: In a cool, dry place

    5g

    300ml

    100°C

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    Darjeeling

    Darjeeling

    Darjeeling black tea is from the Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India. It is the second high-fragrance black tea. Although it is called black tea, since fermentation degree is less than 80 percent, tea is more oolong than black. Unlike most Indian teas, Darjeeling tea is normally made from the small-leaved Chinese variety of Camellia sinensis, rather than the large-leaved Assam plant. It was born in 1841 and very quickly dominated the international market. Because of the vast market requirements, nowadays internationally three quarters of the tea are faked. All Darjeeling from TLife are imported from a German company who owns a tea plantation in Darjeeling district.

    Darjeeling black tea is from the Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India. It is the second high-fragrance black tea.

    Storage: In a cool, dry place

    4g

    300ml

    100°C

    30 sec

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    Keemun

    Keemun

    Tight and slim tips can be seen, have been used as a prominent ingredient in some blends of English breakfast tea.

    Storage: In a cool, dry place

    5g

    300ml

    100°C

    30 sec

    3 times

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    Assam

    Assam

    The most common and popular type of tea in the world. Grown in the Indian region of Assam, malt-like with a rich taste.

    Storage: In a cool, dry place

    5g

    300ml

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    Ceylon Tea

    Ceylon Tea

    From Sri Lanka, formerly known as "Ceylon." One of the largest tea producers in the world.

    Storage: In a cool, dry place

    5g

    300ml

    100°C

    30 sec

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    Lapsang Souchong

    Lapsang Souchong

    The first black tea in history, dark and oily colour, unique dried longan aroma, smoky flavour and tobacco smell

    Storage: In a cool, dry place

    5g

    300ml

    100°C

    30 sec

    3 times

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    Black Golden Monkey

    Black Golden Monkey

    Grown at an altitude of 1200 metres, mountains are the habitat of the golden monkey, and the shape of the leaves resembles monkey claws.

    Storage: In a cool, dry place

    5g

    300ml

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    Earl Grey

    Earl Grey

    A distinctive smoky flavour and aroma derived from the addition of oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange.

    Storage: In a cool, dry place

    5g

    300ml

    100°C

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    English Breakfast Tea

    English Breakfast Tea

    Originating from Assam, Ceylon and Keemun. It is one of the most popular blended teas.

    Storage: In a cool, dry place

    5g

    300ml

    100°C

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    Yunnan Black Tea

    Yunnan Black Tea

    Milk chocolate, creamy and sweet, with pleasant pepper notes. The flavour becomes earthier and more layered as it cools.

    Storage: In a cool, dry place

    5g

    300ml

    100°C

    30 sec

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