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  Amongst all the varieties of teas, black tea is the most consumed tea type in the world. Made from Camellia Sinensis, Black tea is a fully oxidized tea. It is quite popular because of its full-bodied intense flavor and texture. Black teas are categorized based on the region and method of production. Black teas are quite versatile. It can be enjoyed hot as well as cold and can be blended with fruits, herbs, spices, alcohol etc. This blog features some of the most popular kinds of black tea available in Indian markets. Read the blog to know about the notes of different types and select the one that best suits your taste palate. POPULAR TYPES OF BLACK TEA: ASSAM BLACK TEA As the name suggests, it is grown in the Assam region in India. Assam tea has a bold fragrance and a bright color. The first sip might feel rich, a bit bitter and malty but the aftertaste is of a creamy chocolate. Buy it online here. DARJEELING BLACK TEA This type of black tea is grown in Darjeeling, India. Darjeel...

  ORIGIN OF TEA Tea is a major part of our day-to-day routine. But ever thought how it was discovered? Though today India is amongst the largest producer of teas, Tea originated in China. As per history, in 2732 B.C., Emperor Shen Nung, was sitting under a tree and boiling water when few leaves accidentally fell into the pot. These leaves gave the water a different color and a beautiful fragrance. This interested the emperor, and out of curiosity, he had some. The Emperor researched on these leaves further and found that these have medicinal properties. That’s how the first cup of tea was discovered! DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEA There are various types of Teas that are available today, but there are some primary teas, that are the base teas that are further used to make different variations. Primary teas include the black tea, green tea, white tea, oolong tea, tea bags online etc. Most of the teas are derived from the plant Camellia sinensis. If you are new to teas, you must read this t...