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China Black tea is a completely oxidized (fermented) tea. Black tea, or as it is known in China - hong cha (red tea), was originally only for export to the foreign markets. In China it is called red tea in reference to the color of the infused liquid or to the red edges of the oxidized leaves, as opposed to the color of the main body of the processed tea leaves.

 

China Black Teas by Tea Laden

 
Organic Keenum Keenum 3 Monkey Nine Bend Black Dragon

Keemun Sacred Garden

Mao Feng

A high quality Keemun with a bouquet evoking an orchid character.

Keemun 3 Monkey

The  liquor from the fine, tightly rolled leaves of this tea has a deep, rich concentrated flavor.

Nine Bend

Black Dragon

A full bodied tea with deep burgundy depth. Excellent as an after dinner tea.

Ying Ming Yunnan

 Lapsang Souchong Zhivago

 Lapsang Souchong

Ying Ming Yunnan

This tea is produced only during March and April when the mountain air is moist and cool. There is a subtle sweet taste to this tea.

Lapsang Souchong Zhivago
A premium Lapsang Souchong with an aroma of pine and oak wood fire.
Lapsang Souchong
Lapsang Souchong has an aroma of pine and oak wood fire.

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At one time, black tea was considered of lesser quality and not desired by the Chinese themselves and therefore, was exported. Which is why, to this day, black tea is what everyone outside of China thinks of when talking about tea, whereas, tea in China is understood to mean green tea. Black tea is also known as "Congous" in the international tea trade business. The name Congous is actually taken from the Chinese term Gongfu or Kung-Fu.