Organic Fair Trade Black Tea

Black tea is a fully oxidized tea made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. It is grown in many parts of the world, including Asia and Africa. The leaves are withered, rolled, oxidized, and dried to create the characteristic dark color and robust flavor.

Black tea is primarily used as a flavoring agent in beverages, most notably in iced teas, hot teas, and chai concentrates. Its natural astringency and complex flavor profile make it a popular base for a wide range of drink formulations.

Black tea is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for its intended use as a food ingredient. It contains antioxidants, such as flavonoids, which have been studied for potential health benefits. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated tea and its components. While generally considered safe, excessive consumption of caffeine found in black tea can lead to adverse effects like insomnia or jitters.