Black teas are made from tea leaves that have been quickly and heavily oxidized. This gives the leaf and liquor a dark appearance and significantly changes the aroma and flavor - most notably in the strong body of breakfast teas. Chinese gongfu black teas are less concerned with strength and focus on more subtle characteristics.
Japan is known for its distinctive approach to tea, from steamed green teas and traditional sencha to matcha, hojicha, genmaicha, and more. Explore Japanese teas shaped by centuries of cultivation, processing, and tea culture.
