Rich & Tangy Black Currant Black Tea

This Black Currant Black Tea is a rich blend of Ceylon black tea, black currants, and black currant leaves. Ceylon tea is known for its bold and brilliant strength and its depth of wine-like flavor. When you combine that with the deep and provocative characteristics of black currants and the richness of their leaves you get an experience that’s sophisticated yet fruity and fun.

Woven Within the Leaves is a Bit of Flavorful History

Ceylon black tea is named after its place of origin. Off the coast of Southern India is a tiny island that was once referred to as Ceylon, but is now known as Sri Lanka. It is known for having a diverse landscape that produces a variety of tea flavors. The bolder, wine-like flavors generally grown at lower elevations are the most popular. The Ceylon in this Black Currant Black Tea is one such tea.

This is a Black Currant Black Tea after all so let’s talk a bit about the amazing black currant bush. This plant known as Ribes nigrum thrives in colder temperatures and is even robust enough to withstand freezing conditions. It prefers damp, fertile soil, and the black currant berries are generally harvested in the summer months.

Both the leaves and the currants of the bush are full of similarly vibrant flavors. The very distinctive deep purple color of the currants foreshadows the depth of the flavor inside. With a sharp, tangy and sweet flavor, they have become popular in many culinary pairings. Although far more subtle, the leaves provide a similar rich flavor.

A Combination of Brilliant Flavors

The robust, full-bodied nature and bright, brisk undertones of Ceylon, make for a perfect canvas for the rich, tangy flavors of black currants and the aromatic, slightly herbal notes of black currant leaves. When these elements combine, the resulting infusion is a harmonious blend that is both invigorating and soothing.

Ceylon’s inherent strength and slight astringency are beautifully complemented by the deep, sweet-sour complexity of black currants, creating a layer of fruity depth that is refreshing and warming. Adding black currant leaves into the mix enhances the flavor with a heightened level of rich complexity.

In addition to having a beautiful depth of flavor, they also contain an array of health benefits, both having been used historically for medicinal purposes.

A Powerhouse of Health Benefits

Ceylon is a black tea which simply means that it has been allowed to fully oxidize. All tea, including Ceylon, is known for its antioxidant-rich nature. When you combine that with the black currants which are also high in antioxidant power, you get a wealth of health benefits.

Cellular oxidation, a natural process that occurs in the body as part of the aging process, produces free radicals as its byproduct. Too many free radicals is known as oxidative stress. This is bad as it leads to many other health issues including cancer. Antioxidants help to balance the body by fighting these free radicals.

Both the leaves and the currants not only have an antioxidant effect, but they also have anti-inflammatory properties, and the ability to boost the immune system.

Is It The Tea for You?

Yeah, probably! If you have made it this far, it most likely means that you like the strength of black tea and you love the sweet, tart taste of black currants. If you love tart and tangy wine, then this is a must-try for you. Along with all the health benefits as well as convenient sample sizes that provide amazing value, you really have nothing to lose. Order today! >>>