black currant
Steep for 3-5 minutes, 208°F
Black currant is making a U.S. resurgence as several states have relaxed the ban in recent years. White pine as important as timber and new treatments for the rust have emerged.
The health benefits of black teas are often overshadowed by those of their green counterparts. This stands to reason since much of the original information about teas and health came to us through Chinese research institutes, and China is a nation of green tea drinkers.
Luckily for us, recent studies done on black teas are very encouraging to those of us interested in our heart and cardiovascular health. It seems the theaflavins and thearubigens found in black teas have favorable effects on the cardiovascular system. Reduced risk of stroke and heart attack are two of the most commonly sited health benefits of black teas.
The Best Tea Forte Has To Offer!
I have enjoyed this tea for the last two years. I purchased it in a sampler, and it was my favorite. A great afternoon pick-me-up on a cold day!
10/20/09 | Karen, Memphis, TN
"Brews to a full-bodied, flavorful cup"
"This tea brews to a full-bodied, flavorful cup that is nicely aromatic – a delicate, fruity scent – and lightly sweet. The berry flavor is adequately balanced with the black tea flavor – which is bold yet smooth, offering just a hint of dry astringency. There is no bitterness to this coppery cup of goodness."
Read the full detailed review at: Tea Review Blog
9/30/09 | Cindy, Webmaster Tea Forté, MA
Best Tea By Far...
This is the best tea, period. I love the richness of the flavor, the great aroma, the wonderful sweetness with a bit of milk and sugar. An amazing tea that you will quickly become hooked on. My favorite tea to give as a gift.
7/20/09 | Lisa, East Hanover, NJ
This is my favirite Tea Forte tea
This is my favirite Tea Forte tea. I first tried it about 3 years ago and have been purchasing it ever since. It has such a great natural sweetness that you don't need sugar. I also love the subtle fruity taste.
5/21/09 | Mylinda, Cartersville, GA
Black Currant medley
We've been drinking this black currant since last fall when we had it at an inn in the Berkshires. I highly recommend it. Very fruity, complex. Definitely more than black currant in there. Milk & sugar really make this a treat!
5/15/09 | Susan, Washington, DC
The caffeine level in a cup of tea can vary by tea type, steeping practices and even the particular tea harvest. We use the following designations as guidelines for the caffeine levels of our teas:
Robust, high caffeine teas; 50-100mg
Lower caffeine teas with shorter steeping times; 30-50mg
Tea/herbal blends with less than 30mg
Decaf tea retains a tiny amount of caffeine
Herbal teas are 100% caffeine free
These steeping guidelines produce the best results for our palates. Use them as a guideline, but you may certainly experiment and find the best results for yours.
There are 0 items in your cart.
Subtotal: $0.00
Satisfaction Guaranteed:
Learn more about our flexible Returns Policy
Free Holiday Ground Shipping in the US on orders over $50
View Cart | Checkout
