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 - Sri Lanka

Thumbnail	No.	Name	Description	1/4 lb.	1/2 lb.	1 lb.	S
	118	Ceylon, New Vithanakanda Estate	An excellent afternoon tea. Full, rich, full-bodied taste. Highly recommended.	$6.35	$11.80	$22.35	$2.00
	119	Ceylon, Kirkoswald Estate	Rich taste and pleasing fragrance P	$4.85	$9.00	$17.05	$1.50
	1190	Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka, Cottaganga estate	Rich aroma. Full body. Deep liquor.	$4.85	$9.00	$17.00	$1.50
	120	Ceylon, Labookele Estate, Nuwara Eliya	Rich taste, and pleasing fragrance. P	$5.35	$9.95	$18.85	$2.00
	123	Ceylon, Koslande Estate Tea	Drink this black organic tea to enjoy rich taste and flowery aroma with the purity of organic growing methods. PO	$4.85	$9.00	$17.05	$1.50
	124	Bio Foods Natures Garden Organic Ceylon	One of Sri Lanka's best organic estates.	$5.85	$10.80	$20.45	$2.00
	235	Ceylon Decaffeinated Black Tea	Decaf black tea from Sri Lanka	$5.00	$9.00	$17.00	$1.50