Black Tea

Steeping a cup of loose leaf black tea is a time-honored art, as is the process of growing and harvesting high-quality tea leaves. Black tea is the most popular type of tea on the American market and is available in a wide variety of flavors, which vary depending on soil quality, elevation, and time of harvest. Upton Tea Imports examines loose black tea leaves from the top tea estates around the world to ensure only the very best varieties make it into your cup.

Single-estate black loose leaf tea provides the tea connoisseur with an array of choices that cannot be found with prepackaged teabags. Black teas can be enjoyed all day, from a morning pick-me-up to an evening indulgence after dinner. Choose from a variety of naturally flavored black teas and classics like Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Assam, and Ceylon, as well as unique loose leaf black tea blends that offer an exceptional sipping experience.