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Black Tea Encyclopedia & Reviews

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Know, brew, and enjoy black tea. Explore the world's teas in our encyclopedia and choose products with community reviews.

Three types of black tea

Find your cup from three distinct styles, each with its own character.

Tea Match

🔮 Tea Match Quiz

Six quick questions to find your tea type and your perfect cup.

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Guides

Guides by purpose

Roundups that answer “which one should I pick?” — find the right cup for the scene or season.

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Learn

Learn about tea

From brewing and caffeine to growing regions — the basics to enjoy tea more deeply.

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Latest community reviews

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Shirobara Chai Ore
KitatanSeptember 20, 2026
★★★★★

The chai, which is 50% milk and has a hint of spices like ginger, is a bit sweet but might be nice for the cooler season. I wonder if it will taste even better when warmed up?

Shirobara Chai Ore

Delicious Milk Tea
KitatanSeptember 19, 2026
★★★★★

Is the gentle sweetness thanks to the sugar? It's a product that prioritizes milk, but you can still really taste the black tea, and it's nice that there are no added flavors. 😊

Delicious Milk Tea

Lipton Creamy Black Tea Latte
KitatanSeptember 19, 2026
★★★★★

As it says with fresh cream, the richness is definitely present from the first bite. It's a bit sweet, but it's not just the sweetness from fructose and glucose syrup; there's also a depth of sweetness from sugar. I wish there was a bit more of a black tea flavor.

Lipton Creamy Black Tea Latte

Royal Milk Tea
KitatanSeptember 17, 2026
★★★★★

Not a safe choice, but a milk tea with a strong sweetness. The tea flavor and richness are not very pronounced, but the milk is quite prominent.

Royal Milk Tea

Tully's &TEA Delicious Black Tea Milk Tea
KitatanSeptember 17, 2026
★★★★★

The first sip has a rich creaminess, but as you continue drinking, it leaves a sharp aftertaste of milk tea. It's not too sweet, so it might be satisfying to drink from autumn!

Tully's &TEA Delicious Black Tea Milk Tea

Gogo no Kocha Fruit Iced Tea Orange and Grapefruit
KitatanAugust 24, 2026
★★★★★

It tastes like thin orange juice. I heard it uses Uva, but I can't really taste it... However, it's refreshing and perfect for gulping down in the summer.

Gogo no Kocha Fruit Iced Tea Orange and Grapefruit

Featured teas

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Darjeeling

Origin
North India
Liquor color
Orange
How to enjoy
Best enjoyed as a straight tea

Characterized by a unique aroma known as 'Muscatel'. Available at specialty shops by tea estate.

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Uva

Origin
Southeast Sri Lanka
Liquor color
Bright Red
How to enjoy
Best enjoyed as milk tea

Rich and invigorating flavor with a fragrant aroma; one of the 'world's three great black teas' in Japan.

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Keemun

Origin
Anhui Province, China
Liquor color
Light Orange
How to enjoy
Best enjoyed as straight tea or milk tea

Features an orchid-like smoky flavor. Known as the Burgundy of Chinese tea.

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