Black Tea (loose)

Often used in English tea blends, black tea is the most popular tea in the Western world. Black tea goes through full fermentation in which the leaf color darkens to give it their black color. The flavor of black tea differs and ranges from flowery and fruity to spicy and nutty. Long-term consumption of black tea can lead to a lower risk of a stroke. A high concentration of flavonoids is found in black tea. This compound helps reduce clotting of arteries and act as an antioxidant that reduce levels of damaging free radicals in the human body.