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Black Tea - Purely Sweet
Processing
Typical processing: Picking, withering, twisting, oxidizing, drying
General
It‘s a common misconception that black teas are bitter and strong. This is probably due to the fact that most black teas available in the oxidental world are from the stronger and more astringent Assam varietal from India, Sri Lanka or Kenya. However, Chinese black teas typically don‘t have any bitterness to them. In fact their most important taste standard is pure sweetness. Due to their fully oxidized nature, black teas actually have the lowest amount in theine (caffeine).
Health Benefits & Traditional Chinese Medicine Nature
Black teas are slightly warm in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and therefore very suitable for people that feel tired and cold easily. They are also very suitable to drink for sensitive groups, such as pregnant women and older people. Moreover, due to their total oxidation, black teas have the lowest amount of theine, which makes them also very suitable to consume during evening hours without influencing the sleep. On the other hand, black teas have the highest amount in theaflavins, which contribute to lowering cholesterol levels. Black tea is also suitable to drink with stomach problems. In TCM black tea is believed to be good for athletes, as it can help to prevent sore muscles.
