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Swann's Catalog of Black Teas

Long the obsession of Britons, black teas are enjoying a new-found popularity with Americans. Our favorite black teas come from China, India, Sri Lanka, and Kenya. They are excellent in the morning, as an afternoon delight and after dinner to round out the meal. Black teas contain caffeine, but the effects are gently released.

India has concentrated on growing black teas in some of the best geographic locations in the world: Darjeeling is at 6,000 feet above sea level with a cool, moist climate, sufficient rainfall and well drained sloping terrain . Assam produces strong, well rounded and malty teas with rich aroma and flavor and deep red liquor. Nilgiri teas are often bright and fruity

Ceylon teas grown in Sri Lanka, tend to be softer and aromatic with an amber liquor and a rich astringent flavor.

China black teas have admirable strength, heady aroma, and delicious taste.

Kenya's teas offer a strong and dark liquor balanced with a sweet flavor and fragrance.

Click on thumbnail image to see a close-up of the tea leaves.
Black Teas
Thumbnail No. Name Description 1/4 lb 1/2 lb 1 lb  S
  1028 Choicest Keemun Finest tippy grade available at our value price. Comes from Sechrna. Exquisite! $12.00
$18.75
$36.60
$3.00
1032 Country Yunnan We discovered this charmer among our samples from our Cinese supplier. Price aside, this tea is perfect for your morning drink. It gently wakes you up with a full-bodied, full flavored burst of tea. Add in the price and we love it. $3.95
$7.10
$13.45
$1.50
125 China Keeman, Anhwei Strong black teas used in typical English Breakfast blends. $4.15
$7.70
$14.60
$1.50
126 China Grand Keemun, Anhwei A lighter tea with a distinctive aroma and flavor, with round sweet overtones. $6.35
$11.80
$22.35
$2.00
127 Yunnan, Black Gold Tip Special Very large, twisted golden leaves predominate. Brews a bright copper. Smooth with great taste. $5.50
$9.90
$18.70
$2.00
128 Yunnan Imperial The higher grades of Yunnan have an extraordinary smoothness and satisfying fullness. One of the best. $10.95
$20.35
$38.50
$2.50
129 China, Lapsang Souchong Tea leaves are oxidized in fragrant clouds of pine smoke. $4.95
$9.20
$17.25
$1.50
130 Keemun, First Grade High grade of Keemun at a value price. $6.00
$11.15
$15.25
$2.00
  1300 Organic Keemun Dry leaves hold the scent of cocoa. A tasty and hard to find tea. $5.75
$10.30
$19.85
$2.00
131 Imperial Sichuan Black China Tea Medium bodied tea of Sichuan Proince with a heady aroma and great taste. Will take milk and sugar. $6.00
$11.15
$15.25
$2.00
  132 Keemun Mao Feng Special Grade One of our choicest grades of Keemun. A Mao Feng of exqisite quality. $9.50
$16.95
$29.75
$2.50
133 Organic Keemun Mao Feng Long, thin twisted leaves. Reddish liquor has an orchid-like bouquet and distinct flavor. Lovely taste without milk or sugar. $8.85
$15.95
$30.00
$2.50
134 Keemun Hao Ya A A famous prized Keemun. Tiny stylishly twisted leaves. Complex, mysterious taste. A strong teas, good with milk and sugar. $9.85
$17.75
$33.50
$2.50
  1400 Organic Yunnan Very satisfying Yunnan from the organic category $4.50
$8.85
$15.85
$1.50
  1450 Organic Keemun Mao Feng Special Organic Keemun Mao Feng Special, Long thin twisted leaves. Reddish liquor has an orchid-like bouquet and flavor. No additions needed. $8.85
$15.95
$29.50
$2.50
100 Organic Assam, Rembeng Estate Bold and strong. Excellent choice for the morning. $4.75
$8.85
$17.10
$1.50
101 Assam, Halmari Estate FTGBOP Exceptional quality and flavor, rich and malty. FTGBOP $4.50
$8.35
$16.20
$1.50
1019 Darjeeling, Makibari Second Flush Organic FTGFOP A renowned garden producing fine organic teas. $7.85
$14.60
$27.65
$2.00
102 Assam, Khongea Estate A classic malty Assam with excellent sweet taste. TGFOP $5.00
$9.30
$17.10
$2.00
103 Assam, Keyhung Estate Manufactured by the CTC method (crushed, torn, curled). BP1-CTC. Strong, full-bodied tea. $4.70
$8.75
$17.10
$1.50
1060 Darjeeling, Badamtam Estate FBOP Delicately sweet aroma and taste. Bright in the cup. $5.10
$9.50
$17.95
$2.00
  1070 Darjeeling 2nd Flush, Milikthong Estate A flavorful tea at an agreeable price. Takes milk and sugar. $5.35
$9.95
$18.85
$2.00
  1090 Margaret's Hope Second Flush Darjeeling A bit more mellow and tastier than the first flush. $9.35
$16.85
$31.80
$2.50
111 Lovely 1st flush Darjeeling - Margaret's Hope Estate Early harvest of the new season. Lovely complex experience drunk plain; soothing with a little milk and sugar. $9.35
$16.85
$31.80
$2.50
112 Darjeeling, First Flush, Castleton Estate Moderately priced first flush from an highly esteemed estate. Aromatic and flowery flavored. $7.35
$13.65
$25.85
$2.00
113 Darjeeling, 2nd flush, Namring Upper Est. A mellow, fine tasting tea with interesting flavor notes. FTGFOP-1. $7.85
$14.60
$27.65
$2.00
114 Nilgiri, Corsley Estate TGFOP Rich flavor with a hint of mint, lemon, eucatyptus. $4.35
$8.10
$15.30
$1.50
117 Darjeeling, First Flush, Goomtee Estate Flavorful, lively, suited to the American palate. $7.35
$13.65
$25.85
$2.00
  1995 Autumnal Darjeeling, Margaret's Hope Estate The autumnal harvest takes place after the rains in October. Mellower and very satisfying with a fine aroma. $9.35
$16.85
$31.80
$2.50
170 Kenyan Milima Estate Grown on the equator on small land holdings, Kenyan tea is strong and dark, yet balanced with a sweet flavor and fragrance. $5.25
$9.75
$18.45
$2.00