Black teas are grown in all major tea regions, especially in India, Sir Lanka, China, Southeast Asia and Africa. This range of landscapes and growing climates for black tea creates a diverse collection of regional flavor profiles to explore. Black Tea, as it’s called in the West, is known as Hong Cha or “Red Tea” in Asia due to the reddish pigments that are produced when the tea leaves are rolled and oxidized. Black teas are the most widely consumed type of tea in the world. As you embark on your black tea journey, sample regionally to explore the nuances each origin offers.

In this gift set you will find a collection of some of our favorite black teas and a Simple Brew teapot, our versatile everyday teapot that is perfect for tasting your way through your black tea journey. Simply refer to the brewing instructions on each tea’s package to brew the finest cup of tea.