Black Tea
Premium Ceylon Loose Leaf Black Tea
Shop 100% pure Ceylon black tea online from TEA TOP. Our collection features expertly chosen loose leaf blends from Sri Lanka’s classic growing regions—Uva, Dimbula, Ruhuna and Kandy—ready to ship across Australia. Free shipping on orders over $85.
Read MoreShop by style: Ceylon English Breakfast loose leaf, Earl Grey, Ceylon Orange Pekoe, Chai, Ocean Breeze (Ruhuna), Ceylon Gold, Ceylon regions.
What Is Black Tea?
Black tea is a fully oxidised tea from the Camellia sinensis plant, known for a deeper colour and a fuller, more robust flavour than green or white tea. It can be enjoyed plain or with milk, sugar, honey or lemon.
Our range focuses on Ceylon black tea from Sri Lanka—bright, bold and full-bodied—sourced as premium loose leaf for everyday brewing in Australia.
Ceylon Regions We Sell
Flavour varies by elevation and district. Explore our Ceylon black tea by region, or shop favourites below:
- Uva — bright, aromatic cups such as Ceylon Earl Grey, Orange Pekoe from Pettiagalla Estate in Balangoda, Ceylon Afternoon and Ceylon Supreme.
- Dimbula — classic balanced character in English Breakfast tea from Dimbula.
- Ruhuna — fuller, coastal-grown strength in Ocean Breeze and Royal Indulgence.
- Kandy — mid-grown depth in Ceylon Gold.
How to Choose from This Range
- Breakfast cuppa — strong English Breakfast (FBOP) for a strong morning brew, or Orange Pekoe for a smoother whole-leaf cup.
- Afternoon tea — Ceylon Afternoon or Earl Grey with bergamot.
- Spiced — Ceylon Spice Chai with milk and sweetener.
- Special occasion — Ceylon Gold for a premium gift or tasting.
- Organic — see our organic black tea selection.
How to Brew Black Tea
- Water — fresh, filtered water just off the boil (about 93–100°C).
- Quantity — roughly one teaspoon of loose leaf per cup.
- Time — steep 3–5 minutes; longer steeping can taste bitter.
- Serve — plain, or with milk, lemon or a touch of honey.
Black Tea Benefits (in brief)
- Naturally rich in polyphenols such as theaflavins and thearubigins.
- Moderate caffeine plus L-theanine for alertness without coffee-level intensity.
- A comforting everyday drink that fits Australian tea culture—from breakfast to afternoon tea.
Black Tea FAQs
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