Black tea
Fully oxidized, black teas are popular the world over, particularly through the timeless classics English Breakfast and Earl Grey. Discover also our selection of original black teas and premium black teas from Darjeeling, with their unique flavours!
Golden Yunnan
Christmas tea
Keemun OP
Yunnan FOP
Link Sound FOP
Grand Keemun FOP
Hong Mao Jian
King of Golden Yunnan
Banana Black
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Highgrown SOFA FBOP1
Sorwathe OP1
Memory of Everest
Phongsaly Black OP
Kerala's Wonder TGFOP
White pink and Rose red
Rose Congou
I call her Cinnamon
Banaspaty TGFOP1
Love supreme
Masala Tchaï
Babushka
Lemon Blue
Earl Grey
Earl Blue Diamond
L'Or du Temps
Persian love
In the footsteps of Buddha
Daybreak FTGBOP1
Jasmine Spice
How to prepare black tea
Step 1: Take the appropriate amount of tea and place it in a tea filter or directly in the teapot (usually 2 g per 25 cl of water)
Step 2: For black teas, the temperature of the infusion water is generally around 90°C or 95°C. This may vary from tea to tea, so please refer to the instructions on the packets.
Step 3: Leave to infuse for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the tea
Step 4: Remove the filter and enjoy
Darjeeling teas: exceptional teas
Considered by some to be the champagne of black teas, Darjeelings are exceptional grands crus. Production methods have been constantly evolving since the first tea bushes were planted by the English in the 19th century. The popularity of these highly fragrant teas, with their unique fruity and floral flavours, has led to this production area being protected by a Protected Geographical Indication.
History and origins of black tea
A very recent tea, it was the Chinese who perfected the techniques for processing black tea in the Fujian province at the end of the 18th century, during the Ming dynasty. The Chinese also call black tea Hong Cha, literally red tea, because of the color of the liquor.
Black tea is the most widespread in Europe, and is produced in some fifty countries in Asia, Africa and even Oceania!
Black teas are often enjoyed at breakfast for their full-bodied character, but over the last few decades they've gained in popularity in China, so much so that the great gardens have started producing them, and today we find black teas of extreme finesse capable of rivaling the best green or blue-green teas.
But unlike green teas, black teas keep relatively long, as fully oxidized leaves are better able to retain their fragrance and flavor.
1. Tea is stimulating. The beverage helps you concentrate and improves your mental and physical capacities by providing the body with energy in a gentle, diffuse way over time.
2. Tea has antioxidant properties. In other words, it contributes to the proper functioning of numerous organs and helps slow down cellular degradation.
3. Tea helps control weight gain through its contribution to renal elimination functions
Drinking organic tea allows you to enjoy its benefits without pesticides or chemicals, preserving your health and that of the environment. What's more, organic tea is grown with respect for local ecosystems and farming communities, guaranteeing better quality and sustainable practices.
Yes, that's right. Some teas lend themselves more to re-infusion than others. This is the case, for example, with plain teas.
What is black tea?
Black teas are teas that have undergone complete oxidation. Originating in China, then popularized in various European countries, these teas are widely consumed.
The different grades of Darjeeling black teas
TGFOP, OP..., Have you ever noticed that black teas often have a series of letters and numbers just after the name of the tea? Find out more about tea grades.
Elephant Friendly: a label for biodiversity
Les Jardins de Gaïa are proud to be certified Elephant Friendly® to ensure the cohabitation of humans and animals in our tea gardens.