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Black tea and things you may not know.

If you’re after the taste and are a tea drinker, you’ll probably reach for a cup of hot, steaming black tea. Black tea is a particular favorite among tea lovers because it is full-bodied and robust. It is also praised for the good stuff it introduces into the body. Here are 7 things you didn’t know about black tea:

Black tea is not really black.

Every tea drinker will attest to this. Black tea has a rich, deep red-brown color. In Asia, particularly in Japan and China, black tea is actually called red tea. It is a very popular drink and may be served hot or cold. It is also the most available type of tea sold in many markets around the world.

I have to say I just adore black tea however the thing that is most important is that you buy genuine black tea from a trusted supplier.

Assam Tea.

If you’ve been a tea drinker for years, you probably appreciate the unique flavor that Assam tea presents. Assam tea impresses many tea drinkers and lovers, particularly because of its full body and bright color. If you’re curious about this variety, here is something you probably didn’t know about Assam tea:

Assam teas are actually a variety of black teas.

Teas are prepared using different methods. The type of method used produces a specific reaction that gives teas their distinctive flavor, color and aroma. Assam tea is a type of black tea and often served at the beginning of the day, usually at breakfast. This is why Assam teas are sometimes referred to as English Breakfast tea, Scottish Breakfast tea or Irish Breakfast tea. If you are served one of these teas, know that what you are about to sip is a black tea known as Assam tea.