Black Currant Tea is a flavored black tea with a tart, berry-bright character — a classic European flavored tea style, particularly popular in Britain, where black currant (Ribes nigrum) is one of the most beloved fruit flavors in the national palate. Black currant’s distinctive sharp-sweet, deeply fruity character pairs naturally with the robust body of black tea, the tartness cutting through the malt and providing a bright, refreshing quality.
In quality loose-leaf versions, the black currant character is typically derived from dried black currant pieces and natural black currant extract. The flavor is unmistakable: deep, jammy, slightly tannic from the fruit itself, with a brightness that keeps the cup lively.
In the cup, Black Currant Tea brews a deep amber with a pronounced berry aroma. The body is medium, the fruit character bright and tart, and the finish clean and berry-sweet.
Use 2 grams per 8-ounce cup.