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 - India

Thumbnail	No.	Name	Description	1/4 lb	1/2 lb	1 lb	S
	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