Black Teas

Assams

Hearty, creamy Assam teas grow in the foothills of Northeastern India. Heavier and maltier than many other types of tea, the Assam’s strength of flavor supports the addition of lemon or milk. Assam teas are great breakfast teas. Estate-grown Assams, which grow at a higher altitude, have a depth of flavor that make them suitable for drinking throughout the day.

Ceylons

Ceylon, the colonial name for the island of Sri Lanka, is the third largest tea producing area in the world. Ceylon teas are what many Americans think of as “tea.” Broken orange pekoe (BOP) Ceylons support milk better than the orange pekoe (OP) or whole leaf.

Classic Blends

Black teas are as old as tea itself. In Europe when black tea first arrived, it was often blended and flavored to cover the wear and tear of ocean transport. Today it is possible to enjoy superb blends form high quality teas flavored with exquisite oils and spices.

Decaffeinateds

Todd & Holland decaffeinated teas offer the same unique flavor as our original blends, and have been decaffeinated by the CO2 process.

Flavored Black Tea Blends

Strong rich black teas blended with surprising ingredients to tickle your fancy.

Keemuns

Keemuns are the famous “red teas” of China, often called the burgundy of teas. They cup a rich dark liquor and offer a smooth, mellow tea experience.

Lapsang Souchongs

Lapsangs are produced in the Wuyi Mountains in the Fujian province of China. Dried on panels above tamarack pine fires, these tea leaves are permeated with the smoky aroma of the fire.

Nilgiris

Nilgiri teas come from the famous Blue Mountain area of southern India. Teas from South India are the horticultural grandparents of the teas now grown in Ceylon. They are known for their pleasing fragrance.

Pu Erhs

The Chinese have hailed Pu Erh tea for centuries as an aid to digestion. Current medical tests have indicated its effectiveness in reducing cholesterol, giving credence to the Chinese tradition of drinking Pu Erh after a heavy, fat-laden meal. The large-leafed tea trees in Yunnan that produce the tea are closely related to the ancient tea plant of preglacial times.

Yunnans

Yunnan teas come from the Yunnan province in western China, legendary birthplace of the tea plant. The Panyongs, grown in southern China, are one of many lesser-known sub-varieties of black teas grown in China.