Black tea is the most handled of all teas and it is dried the longest of them all. The drying removes the natural bitterness of the leaves. Black tea is also used in flowering tea. It is flavored in many different ways. For example it can be dried next to a fire of a certain tree, so that the tea gets a smoky taste and aroma.

The brew of black tea is dark red, and the taste is strong and rich in aromas.