This
tea is fully fermented. During fermentation the leaves are rolled to
break up the leaf cells and a natural oxidation process begins turning
the leaves black. This type of tea accounts for 90% of the worlds tea
production.
The quality and taste of tea is dependent on a number of
factors: the variety of tea plant, where it is grown, weather during
the growing season, the time of the year it is harvested, how it is
processed, and the care taken in processing.
Health Benefits: Black tea is a powerful
source of anti-oxidants that can slow down the aging process and help
prevent a wide variety of diseases. Medical research suggests that
black tea can assist in lowering cholesterol and regulating blood
sugar. Much lower in caffeine than coffee, black tea gently stimulates
the heart and circulatory system. By keeping blood vessels soft and
lowering blood pressure, black tea can help prevent heart disease and
strokes.
