Darjeeling
- Origin
- North India
- Liquor color
- Orange
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as straight tea
Features a unique aroma known as muscat flavor. Available by estate at specialty shops.
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Recommended Black Teas for Straight Brewing
Straight brewing allows you to enjoy the true aroma and delicate flavors of the tea leaves. This method highlights the unique characteristics of the region and season.
Here, we've compiled a selection of fragrant teas ideal for straight brewing. Steep for about 2.5 to 3 minutes, and be sure to pour every last drop.
Teas Suitable for Straight Brewing
Nuwara Eliya
- Origin
- Central Sri Lanka
- Liquor color
- Orange
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as straight tea
Refreshing aroma and robust flavor.
Read moreKnyam / Kanyam
- Origin
- Nepal
- Liquor color
- Orange
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as straight tea
A rare tea with a rich aroma, reminiscent of Darjeeling. (One of the author's favorites)
Read moreDianhong / Yunnan
- Origin
- Yunnan Province, China
- Liquor color
- Shimmering Golden Red
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as straight or milk tea
Rich in golden tips, sweet and mellow.
Read moreJin Jun Mei
- Origin
- Fujian Province, China
- Liquor color
- Clear golden orange
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed straight (infuse multiple times with a small amount)
A premium Chinese black tea made exclusively from new buds, featuring a honey-like sweet aroma.
Read moreSun Moon Lake Ruby (No.18)
- Origin
- Nantou County, Taiwan
- Liquor color
- Clear Ruby
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed straight
Taiwan Tea No. 18. Unique aroma reminiscent of cinnamon and mint.
Read moreHoney Black Tea
- Origin
- Taiwan
- Liquor color
- Bright Amber
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed straight
A natural honey aroma created by leaves bitten by leafhoppers.
Read moreJapanese Black Tea
- Origin
- Japan (Shizuoka, Kagoshima, and others)
- Liquor color
- Gentle Orange
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as a straight tea
Domestic black tea with mild astringency and soft sweetness.
Read moreMontagne Bleue
- Leaf
- China and Ceylon
- Liquor color
- Dark Brown
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as straight tea or iced tea
A mix of lavender and various fruit flavors.
Read moreGrandbois Vanille
- Leaf
- China and Ceylon
- Liquor color
- Dark Brown
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as straight tea or milk tea
Rich vanilla aroma.
Read moreQuartier Latin
- Leaf
- China and Ceylon
- Liquor color
- Deep Orange
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as straight tea or iced tea
Aroma of lavender.
Read moreStrawberry
- Leaf
- Ceylon and others
- Liquor color
- Bright Red
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as straight or iced tea
Sweet and charming strawberry aroma. Pairs well with ice cream and sweets.
Read moreHouse Blend
- Leaf
- Various regions
- Liquor color
- Bright red
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as straight, iced, or with milk
A classic blend that is easy to drink every day, focusing on balance.
Read moreSummer Blend
- Leaf
- Ceylon, Darjeeling, etc.
- Liquor color
- Bright Golden
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as iced or straight.
A light and refreshing blend, perfect for summer.
Read morePrince of Wales
- Leaf
- China (primarily Keemun)
- Liquor color
- Bright Amber
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed straight
A light and elegant blend based on Keemun.
Read moreRussian Caravan
- Leaf
- China (Keemun, Lapsang Souchong, and others)
- Liquor color
- Deep reddish-brown
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as straight or milk tea
Subtle smoky aroma. A blend with a story rooted in caravan journeys.
Read moreCeylon Blend
- Leaf
- Various regions of Sri Lanka
- Liquor color
- Bright red
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as straight, iced, or with milk
A blend of tea leaves from various regions of Sri Lanka. Clear and versatile.
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