Rich & Bold. Black Tea

BLEND CHARACTER

Drawn from the Nandi Highlands, Nilgiri, Assam, and Yunnan Province, Bold & Rich is a black tea blend built on depth, structure, and deliberate contrast. Each origin contributes a distinct voice, resulting in a cup that is layered, grounded, and quietly powerful.

The infusion opens with a dark, cacao-led intensity, anchored by the weight and malt of Assam. This is followed by the lifted clarity of Nilgiri and the high-grown brightness of Nandi leaf, which brings definition and balance. Yunnan completes the composition with a subtle sweetness and rounded texture, softening the edges without diminishing the structure. As the cup evolves, notes of aged wood and damp earth emerge, giving the profile a contemplative depth.

This is a tea that unfolds rather than announces. It rewards a slower pace, revealing its character in stages, each sip adding to the whole.

Tasting Profile:

Liquor Body: Full, dense, and structured
Flavour Arc: Dark cacao, malt, aged wood, early earth
Finish: Long, dry, with a lingering mineral warmth
Caffeine Content: Medium, steady and grounding
Antioxidant Benefit: High polyphenol concentration

Brewing Ritual:
1 tsp per 200ml
95 to 100°C water, 3 to 4 minutes
Can be taken with milk for added depth, though best explored neat for full expression

Certified Ethical:
Sourced in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, and the Ethical Tea Partnership

Black Tea

Your first cup should feel like a find.

If the first tea from your first shop order isn't right, tell us within 7 days. We'll arrange a call to find you a better match, then credit half of what you paid for that tea. Once per customer, discount or not.

HOT - 1 heaped teaspoon for 200-260ml boiling water. Brew for 3-7 minutes

Antioxidant-Rich
Ingredients contribute to normal psychological function, macronutrient metabolism & immune system. A daily intake of a 200ml serving will provide a source of vitamins. It is important to maintain a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle

Regions: Nandi Highlands, Nilgiri, Assam, Yunnan Province

Please check the ingredients list above for allergens, which are highlighted where present.

We cannot guarantee that any tea the Boteane store sells is free from allergens. Nuts are present in the same factory and preparation areas, and in some of our teas. Due to cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee our tea is allergen-free. Please check the ingredients list. You can read our allergen policy here.

£5.95 GBP

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