Black tea & minus; one of the oldest drinks. According to historians, it appeared about 5 thousand years ago in ancient China.
It is believed that this happened by accident and is associated with the fermentation of green tea, which by that time was already very popular.
One way or another, but a strong dark drink also quickly found its admirers. For example, black tea in the RChK online store is represented very widely, since it is in consistently high demand. In Europe and Russia, it is ahead of the green in terms of sales.
Interestingly, the Chinese themselves call black tea red, which is quite logical.
With proper preparation, the drink is rich orange, maroon, brown with rubella & minus; it all depends on the variety and features of brewing.
Black tea production
These are complex products. The technological chain begins with harvesting. Young leaves, shoots and buds are torn off by hand. As a rule, plantations are high in the mountains, where the generous sun warms them with its rays. It literally nourishes plants with vital energy, which then goes straight into your cup.
Unlike green, black tea is completely fermented. This means that the oxidation of the leaves is not interrupted. The collected raw materials are laid out in a thin layer on special racks where withering occurs. The process lasts approximately 12-18 hours. During this time, most of the moisture leaves the leaflets, they are prepared for twisting.
During such treatment, cell membranes are destroyed as a result of mechanical action, aromatic juice is released more actively. When the twisting is completed, the tea mass is transferred to special rooms, where the necessary indicators of illumination, humidity and temperature are created. Leaf fermentation will take place here. They become dark, acquire a resinous aroma. Finished goods are packaged and shipped.
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Classification
There are two main divisions. One is grade-based, the other & minus; in the country of manufacture.
What are grades? This is a term popular among manufacturers of specified products that helps to characterize leaves in shape and size. It has no direct relation to the taste characteristics of the drink. The classification of black tea by grade is as follows:
- cut/broken (BOP, GBOP, TGFBOP);
- whole sheet (HR, P, FOP, TGFOP).
There are many types of black tea within the framework of the second classification (by country). All of them have their own characteristics & minus; both production and taste. The best black tea is grown in such countries:
- Китай. Although, first of all, the Celestial Empire is known as the main supplier of green, white and yellow tea, the production of black drink is also established here. The most common varieties are & minus; lapsangs, dian huns, kimuns. If you prefer elite black tea, then you should definitely try & laquo; Jin Jun Mei & raquo; . It is easy to recognize it by finely twisted leaves. Vanilla notes are clearly visible in the aroma. Prefer fruit types of black tea? Then you will like kimun & laquo; Lapsang sushong & raquo; , which also has pine motifs. The taste of dried fruits in elite tea is pronounced & laquo; The generosity of the gods & raquo;.
- Индия. In this country, the cultivation of raw materials occurs on plantations located in 4 regions. Tea varieties were named after them & minus; Darjeeling , Assam , Sikkim and Nilgiri. The first is characterized by a rich aroma in which the smells of flowers and almonds intertwine. The second will appeal to connoisseurs of malt notes and soft astringency. Sikkims are lightweight and sophisticated, they are included in the category of elite products that give true pleasure to taste. Nilgiri is a fairly neutral drink, but its aftertaste is persistent and very pleasant.
- Цейлон. A feature of this exotic island is a large elevation difference. Due to this, plantations are divided into alpine and lowland. The former include Nuwara Eliya and Uva, the best known of the latter & minus; Ruhuna. Often teas are named after authentic plantations & ndash; e.g. Uva or Ruhuna . What is the difference between black tea harvested at height? It is very fragrant, because it contains a high content of essential oils. Tea leaves grown on the plains are fleshy, the drink from them is strong, saturated. Excellent taste, aroma with notes of spices has an elite Ceylon tea & laquo; Black crystal & raquo;.
- Кения. African black tea is tart, a pleasant sweetness opens up in its aftertaste. The drink is very strong, has a pronounced tonic effect. Plantations are located at a high altitude, which, combined with soil fertility, allows you to get high-quality raw materials.
Benefits of black tea
If you buy high-quality black tea in the RChK online store and prepare it correctly, then the drink will bring a lot of benefits. Its advantages:
- pronounced antioxidant effect;
- excellent tonic properties;
- Normalize metabolism by eliminating toxins and starting vital processes.
Here you can buy quality black tea wholesale and retail. Contact the managers of the online store of the Russian Tea Company & minus; and they will help you make the right choice, tell you about the features of a particular type of black tea, send the current price.