Black Teas

It starts in the up-down motion known as dunking and ends in the ritual wringing out of the bag. Black Tea is the common garden variety of most supermarkets but we believe it can be so much more. Black tea is fully oxidised. Where other varieties may be subtle and delicate these are bold and engaging.

History, and how it is made

The leaves are picked at maturity, withered, oxidised and finally fired. They can then sometimes be chopped up into itty, bitty pieces for the household tea bags or left loose and large leafed for grandma’s teapot. They say the British Empire was built on this stuff but we think it goes rather better with scones and butter than bayonets and Colonel Mustard.

T BAR searches the world over for the finest quality black teas allowing you to infuse up to at least 2 times. Enjoy!

Explore Our Range Of Black Teas

Immediately taste the natural oils from this black tea and unmistakable hibiscus like flavour. Rather than sweet, it has a light, smoky flavour across...

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This stormy brew reminds us of a wine dark sea. Ripe leaves are picked from the lower parts of the Camellia Sinensis plant, roasted and smoked. It’s...

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Swapping the caffeine for chocolate is a bit of a trick. Full cream chocolate chips are blended with a decaffeinated Ceylon tea to render a cheeky...

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From a special tea region, this Darjeeling has a beautiful amber colour and faint fragrance that hints towards its sweetness. There’s a sparkle in the...

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For Darjeeling lovers this Red Thunder is the choice for the discerning. The floral essence at its heart warms through the tannins and bops you on the...

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Digni-T Black tea
  $10.15

Truffle black tea, reminiscent of freshly made cookie dough, is perfectly complimented by the addition of pistachios, sliced almonds and spices; a cosy...

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Warm and delicious, this tea has a rich chocolate scent and mixes chocolate chips, carrot granules, strawberry and rhubarb pieces to create an...

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The distinct homely flavour of this Earl Grey with bergamot will wrap up your tongue. It's soft on the palate so as to keep the knitting needles...

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The distinct, homely flavour of our Earl Grey melds bergamot, mallow and cornflower blossoms that will wrap around your tongue. It’s soft on the...

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Our English Breakfast has all the malty flavour you'd expect but for some reason we can't help but think of candied oranges when drinking it black. Of...


Our organic English Breakfast has all the malty flavour you’d expect but for some reason we can’t help but think of candied oranges when drinking it...

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Guil-T Black tea
  $12.90

If it’s possible, Guil-T is even more delicious than cookies in milk. Guil-T seamlessly stitches together warming vanilla and cocoa flavours with a...

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