Chinese Black Tea

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with this unique set, which includes a 25g packet of our ZP103: Black Mu Dan and our ATP31: Lunar Snake Tea Pet. The perfect gift for yourself or your favorite tea lover!

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Medium-roast Nicaraguan cacao nibs lend a rich chocolate flavor and glossy sheen to the cup. As you take your first sip, you are greeted by a vibrant cacao aroma, joined by hints of ripe banana and vanilla cream. These hints become prominent notes in the flavor, complemented by sweet, dark cocoa notes and a hint of cinnamon. Bittersweet chocolate lingers in the finish, completing this delightful dessert-in-a-cup experience.

Read all about chocolate as well as some delicious chocolate tea recipes in our blog post, Decadent Desserts in a Cup

Medium-roasted Nicaraguan cacao nibs offer notes of bittersweet cocoa and a glossy sheen to the cup. A harmonious tapestry of scents — melted milk chocolate, clementine orange, cardamom, and nutmeg — elevate the aroma. With its pairing of sweet orange and cocoa notes, the flavor tastes like a Christmas chocolate orange with a hint of warmth from the cardamom. The lingering finish is crisp and citrusy.

Read all about chocolate as well as some delicious chocolate tea recipes in our blog post,Decadent Desserts in a Cup

Medium-roasted Nicaraguan cacao nibs give the cup a creamy chocolate flavor and glossy sheen. The aroma is cool and minty, reminiscent of chocolate-covered mints. The tasty flavor combination of cocoa and mint calls to mind mint chocolate chip ice cream. The lingering finish is cool and refreshing.

Read all about chocolate as well as some delicious chocolate tea recipes in our blog post,Decadent Desserts in a Cup

Enjoy this special sampler set of decadent dessert teas for yourself or as a delightful gift for your favorite tea lover!

A tin (approx. 35g each) of each of the following chocolate teas: NT102: Chocolate Banana Bread Keemun Black Tea, NT103: Chocolate Orange Spice Keemun Black Tea, NT104: Chocolate Mint Chip Keemun Black Tea, and TSA5: Chocolate Truffle Colombian Black Tea.

Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized.

4 tins (approx. 35g each) of teas from the following black teas, depending upon seasonal availability: TP12: Premium China Keemun, TD50: No.1 Tippy Orthodox GFOP Darjeeling, ZY51: China Yunnan TGFOP, TB10: Bond Street English Breakfast Blend, ZK11: China Keemun First Grade or TB51: East Frisian BOP Assam Tea. These 4 tea selections are representative of a wide range of fine black teas.

Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized.

Please note that the 4 teas in this sampler set will vary according to the season.

Often called the Burgundy of China teas, this North China Congou is rich, flavorful and appropriate for any time of day. We offer this as our basic Keemun, although it is in the middle range of the standard series.

Fragrant with notes of dark cocoa powder, the rich aroma portends the velvety smooth, full-bodied cup filled with pronounced cocoa flavor. A warm toastiness wraps around sweet hints of honey that linger in the finish.

The wiry, ebony-brown leaves of this premium Congou black tea from Fujian province produce a very dark amber liquor with an enticing cocoa aroma. The smooth, rich cup tastes of premium dark chocolate accented by a whisper of spice. The finish is long and lingering with nuances of toffee. This decadent treat is the perfect accompaniment to dessert.

With its rich flavor profile and smooth mouth feel, this standard grade Keemun represents a great value for a China black tea. Hints of wine and a suggestion of smoke round out the earthy, full-bodied cup.

A mellow tea in the style of An Hui province Keemun, with classic Burgundy cup character and mild smoky note. The liquor is smooth, with a lingering sweet finish.

Rated a top tea region since the Tang Dynasty, Hubei province produces this remarkable black tea, a special grade of Keemun. A sweet aroma reveals hints of cocoa, tobacco and Burgundy. The full-bodied cup is rich and winey with hints of spice and a biscuit toastiness. The finish is smooth with a gentle oak nuance.

The fragrant, dark brown leaves yield a deep amber liquor with a light smoky aroma, hinting of earth and wine. The smooth cup is rich and full-bodied, accented with smoky/earthy nuances. The finish lingers with a hint of spice.

Extra care is taken with each step, from the extra-fine picking through the oxidation. Exquisite in style, color, aroma, and taste. If an unspecified 'Hao-Ya' Keemun is sold, it is typically Hao-Ya 'B'.

A light sprinkling of golden tips adorns the glossy dark brown leaves in this stunning Mao Feng selection. The copper ruby cup exhibits a complex aroma and flavor with rich notes of earth, wine, and smoke. A hint of spice in the finish complements the silky sweet character.

Officially the top grade of China Keemun, this grade has always been produced in limited supply. A top lot for the Keemun connoisseur.

A fine complement of golden tips sets this stylish selection apart. The flavor has classic Burgundy-like Keemun notes, with subtle smokiness and a hint of cocoa. This one comes close to the Hao-Ya 'A' Keemun of days past.

The aromatic, dark-brown leaves of this Congou black tea produce a deep amber liquor, fragrant with hints of cocoa and a dark sugar sweetness. The medium-bodied cup is bright and smooth, featuring toasty/woody notes accented by hints of cocoa and a gentle, lingering toastiness. A solid everyday cup at an attractive price.

Grown on Tianzi Mountain in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, at an altitude of 4,000 feet, the beautifully crafted leaves of this “black peony” selection produce an exemplary cup with a ripe peach fragrance that hints of honey, spice, and vanilla. The light golden-amber liquor is smooth and medium-bodied, with a full mouthfeel and complex flavor profile. Notes of juicy stone fruit are complemented by spicy floral hints and vanilla sweetness. A nutty undertone leads to a clean finish that lingers with hints of earth. Exclusively selected for Upton Tea Imports by our Chinese tea specialists to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

High quality Chinese black tea is lightly scented with rose petals, creating a naturally aromatic, sweet cup with a very subtle hint of rose.

The best China Lapsang Souchong we have found. To our knowledge, we are the only importer of this grade of Lapsang Souchong tea. Superior in flavor. Very smoky, yet quite mellow.

The best China Lapsang Souchong we have found. To our knowledge, we are the only importer of this grade of Lapsang Souchong tea. Superior in flavor. Very smoky, yet quite mellow.

Blended especially for Upton Tea Imports, this tea is a pleasing and subtly complex variation on a rich, smoky classic. The perfect gift for the Lapsang Souchong drinker who seeks a less smoky cup.

This selection is handcrafted from a bold-leaf Yunnan varietal. The dry leaves are tightly rolled into a spiral snail shape, dark in color, with golden tip accents. The smooth cup is rich and full-bodied with notes of bittersweet cocoa and carob, as well as the classic Yunnan spice hints.

This selection is handcrafted from a bold-leaf Yunnan varietal. The dry leaves are tightly rolled into a spiral snail shape, dark in color, with golden tip accents. The smooth cup is rich and full-bodied with notes of bittersweet cocoa and carob, as well as the classic Yunnan spice hints.

This outstanding Yunnan black tea selection is composed of handcrafted golden tips with a beautiful downy appearance. The russet-amber liquor is fragrant with hints of molasses. Layers of cocoa, spice, and earth weave together to create a rich flavor that is complemented by a caramelized sugar sweetness. A whisper of spice lingers in the finish.

A plethora of downy golden tips decorates long, twisted leaves in this superb China black tea selection from Yunnan province. The aroma is fragrant with the sharp, sweet scent of spiced cocoa. The velvety smooth cup is rich and chocolatey with an enduring dark molasses sweetness. The finish lingers with a warming kick. A great selection for a cold winter day.

The ultra-bold, carefully twisted leaves of this outstanding Yunnan province black tea are fragrant with the aroma of rich cocoa. This cocoa note is also prominent in the velvety smooth, full-bodied cup, heady with toasty, spicy hints. A dried fruit sweetness lingers in the finish, balanced by a dry hint of red wine.

A pronounced aroma and flavor of rich melted chocolate distinguishes this outstanding black tea selection from Yunnan province. A profusion of downy golden buds yields a dark amber cup with a rounded, velvety smooth mouth feel and caramel-like sweetness. The finish lingers with dark, bittersweet notes of malt and cherry, reminiscent of a Porter beer. A staff favorite. Small lot with limited availability.

From Yunnan province, this outstanding Chinese black tea offering has long ebony-brown leaves that steep a velvety smooth cup. The sweet aroma of this Yunnan tea, hinting of rose petals, is balanced with pronounced spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. The dark amber liquor exhibits exceptional complexity with layers of earth, spice, brown sugar, and a whisper of floral essence. The finish lingers and comforts with hints of warming spice. A staff favorite.

A profusion of beautiful golden tips produces a velvety smooth, dark-russet cup with a full mouth feel and rich array of flavor notes. The complex aroma and flavor, with layers of dark honey, carob, earth, spice, and a hint of smoldering smokiness, are notable in this unique Yunnan black tea, distinguishing it as a top-level offering. The smooth, clean finish lingers with a hint of semi-sweet cocoa. A great value for an exceptional tea.

The dark brown leaves of this selection are accented with golden tips. Rich, earthy notes are present in the aroma and dark amber cup, and hints of white pepper and cassia add a pleasing accent. The smooth finish has a light tangy feel.

This high-grown Yunnan is a great value of excellent quality. The rich, earthy cup exhibits brisk flavor with a full mouth feel, complemented by inviting hints of honey, cocoa, and spice.

New lot. Elegant, downy gold tips are showcased in this superb black tea offering from Yunnan province. A sweet aroma with notes of brown sugar pairs well with rich earthy notes in the thick, syrupy cup. A silky smooth mouth feel envelops hints of spice that linger long into the finish.

A Broken Orange Pekoe from Yunnan province, this tea is a hearty version of the whole-leaf varieties. Try it with milk for a British style Yunnan cup.

This superior China black tea is a great after-dinner tea. Stands up nicely to milk and is also delectable on its own.