Archive for the 'Black Tea' Category

Ceylon Black Tea

Monday, November 20th, 2006

Ceylon black tea is black tea that is grown in Sri Lanka (which was known as Ceylon before 1972). It has a citrus-like crisp aroma, and is used both unmixed and in blends. It is grown on numerous estates which vary in altitude and taste. The history of Ceylon Tea goes back to the early […]

Assam Tea

Thursday, November 2nd, 2006

Assam is a black tea named after the region of its production: (Assam, India). The British became interested in tea cultivation in the Assam region of India in the 1830’s when it appeared that treaties with China which included tea were not going to be extended. The East India Company made representations to the British […]