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Pure Black Teas


Pure black tea is either single source variety or a blend of different teas. They are all unflavored with no other ingredients. Each of these teas has a wide range of styles and origin. Stronger teas are usually the Assamica variety - those from Indian and Africa. Assam and Darjeeling are some of the famous growing regions Ceylon teas are known for their bright, piquant characteristics. The Chinese varieties (Camelia) vary widely. They aren't as strong as their Indian counterparts, but have distinctive flavor notes not found in other black teas. We recommend sampling different varieties to get a feel for the different styles.

Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Ancient Forest black tea leaves, loose leaf and brewed.

Ancient Forest Yunnan
Black Tea

Rating: 4.78 out of 5
from 18 reviews

Drink in the aroma of a shady forest grove, fragrant with tropical heat and lush greenery. Yunnan...

Regular $4.00 - $79.00
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Ancient Forest Yunnan

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$25.00
Drink in the aroma of a shady forest grove, fragrant with tropical heat and lush greenery. Yunnan province, China is home to some of the oldest tea trees. They are deeply rooted and have been culti... more...

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Black Dragon Pearls tea, brewed and loose leaf.

Black Dragon Pearls
Black Tea

Rating: 4.93 out of 5
from 29 reviews

You may have tried Jasmine Pearls before, but let us introduce you to an even more rare and exqui...

Regular $5.00 - $84.00
from $0.65 per serving
Black Dragon Pearls tea, brewed and loose leaf. Cup & Saucer filled with brewed Black Dragon Pearls next to Black Dragon Pearls loose leaf tea.

Black Dragon Pearls

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$28.00
You may have tried Jasmine Pearls before, but let us introduce you to an even more rare and exquisite pearl tea. Black Dragon Pearls brew a smooth cup of tea with complex notes of cocoa and caramel... more...

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Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Happy Valley Darjeeling black tea leaves.

Darjeeling, Happy Valley
Black Tea

Rating: 4.94 out of 5
from 17 reviews

This organic Darjeeling from the Happy Valley estate is a blend of first and second flush tea lea...

Regular $4.00 - $65.00
from $0.22 per serving
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Darjeeling, Happy Valley

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$21.00
This organic Darjeeling from the Happy Valley estate is a blend of first and second flush tea leaves.  Lighter body with fruity muscatel notes and hints of floral fragrance. It's an ideal afternoon... more...

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Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Decaf English Black tea leaves.

Decaf English Breakfast
Black Tea

Rating: 4.52 out of 5
from 21 reviews

Need to avoid caffeine or crave pure black tea near the end of the day? Not a problem! This bold ...

Regular $3.00 - $51.00
from $0.21 per serving
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Decaf English Breakfast

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$17.00
Need to avoid caffeine or crave pure black tea near the end of the day? Not a problem! This bold blend gives you the full black tea experience using a CO2 decaffeination process that removes 99% of... more...

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English Breakfast tea, loose leaf and brewed.

English Breakfast
Black Tea

Rating: 4.93 out of 5
from 28 reviews

The original breakfast tea that has inspired British tea culture for centuries. Our English Break...

Regular $3.00 - $37.00
from $0.16 per serving
English Breakfast tea, loose leaf and brewed. Cup & Saucers filled with brewed English Breakfast tea next to Tea Tin filled with English Breakfast loose leaf tea.

English Breakfast

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$14.00
The original breakfast tea that has inspired British tea culture for centuries. Our English Breakfast tea is made with a combination of Assam and Ceylon black tea to give it the robust flavor you c... more...

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English Evening
Black Tea

Rating: 4.93 out of 5
from 15 reviews

You may want to start the morning strong but the when the day wears on, something a little less b...

Regular $3.00 - $32.00
from $0.14 per serving
Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle English Evening black and green tea blend. Pouring brewed English Evening into glass next to Tea Tin filled with English Evening loose leaf tea. Side mound picture of The Whistling Kettle English Evening black and green tea blend. English Evening tea in 1lb and 4oz bags

English Evening

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$13.00
You may want to start the morning strong but the when the day wears on, something a little less bold is needed. This blend lightens it up with a touch of Darjeeling and a pinch of green tea. Englis... more...

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German Breakfast tea, loose leaf and brewed.

German Breakfast
Black Tea

Rating: 4.86 out of 5
from 36 reviews

This tea is for those who favor quality and boldness in the morning. Our flagship breakfast tea w...

Regular $4.00 - $62.00
from $0.27 per serving
German Breakfast tea, loose leaf and brewed. Ceramic Bird's Egg Travel Mug full of German Breakfast sitting next to Tea Tin and on top of German Breakfast loose leaf tea.

German Breakfast

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$20.00
This tea is for those who favor quality and boldness in the morning. Our flagship breakfast tea which uses full-bodied Assam. Start your day off strong with this flavorful gem - works great with a ... more...

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Golden Monkey tea, loose leaf and brewed.

Golden Monkey
Black Tea

Rating: 4.96 out of 5
from 27 reviews

Golden Monkey tea leaves exhibit a soft ombré from deep auburn to shiny gold. With a fragrance re...

Regular $5.00 - $81.00
from $0.28 per serving
Golden Monkey tea, loose leaf and brewed. Cup of Golden Monkey tea next to bowl of Golden Monkey tea leaves.

Golden Monkey

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$28.00
Golden Monkey tea leaves exhibit a soft ombré from deep auburn to shiny gold. With a fragrance reminiscent of bittersweet cocoa, this tea brews a smooth and complex cup. Roasty, nutty notes give it... more...

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Golden Yunnan tea, loose leaf and brewed.

Golden Yunnan Royal Grade
Black Tea

Rating: 5.0 out of 5
from 16 reviews

Few teas produced in the world make the Royal grade and we are proud to offer this tea. It is mad...

Regular $5.00 - $88.00
from $0.36 per serving
Golden Yunnan tea, loose leaf and brewed. Golden Yunnan tea leaves, drink, and Nordic Tea Pot on table

Golden Yunnan Royal Grade

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$28.00
Few teas produced in the world make the Royal grade and we are proud to offer this tea. It is made from high-quality buds that are painstakingly hand-picked and sorted. These tender, young leaves a... more...

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Irish Breakfast tea, loose leaf and brewed.

Irish Breakfast
Black Tea

Rating: 5.0 out of 5
from 29 reviews

For maximum strength, Irish Breakfast tea leaves are processed using the 'Crush-Tear-Curl' (CTC) ...

Regular $3.00 - $30.00
from $0.15 per serving
Irish Breakfast tea, loose leaf and brewed. Cup of Irish Breakfast tea next to bowl of Irish Breakfast tea leaves.

Irish Breakfast

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$14.00
For maximum strength, Irish Breakfast tea leaves are processed using the 'Crush-Tear-Curl' (CTC) method. These tiny pellets produce a bold cup - which is the preferred style of Ireland. This black ... more...

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Kambaa
Black Tea

Rating: 4.93 out of 5
from 15 reviews

This full-bodied Kenyan tea is intense with deep, malty flavor. Using the CTC style of processing...

Regular $3.00 - $29.00
from $0.12 per serving
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Kambaa

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$13.00
This full-bodied Kenyan tea is intense with deep, malty flavor. Using the CTC style of processing (Crush-Tear-Curl), the leaves are made into tiny pellets that brew a stronger cup. Kambaa is an ide... more...

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Keemun Panda #1
Black Tea

Rating: 4.81 out of 5
from 16 reviews

Keemun is one of the original teas from China that was highly sought after by British traders. It...

Regular $4.00 - $52.00
from $0.25 per serving
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Keemun Panda #1

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$17.00
Keemun is one of the original teas from China that was highly sought after by British traders. Its flavorful leaves brew a toasty, full-bodied cup with complexity similar to wine. It has a long she... more...

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Kettle Iced Tea Blend, loose leaf and brewed.

Kettle Iced Tea Blend
Black Tea

Rating: 4.97 out of 5
from 30 reviews

Brew a cup of this full-bodied tea for that traditional Southern taste. Our Kettle Iced Tea Blend...

Regular $3.00 - $36.00
from $0.16 per serving
Kettle Iced Tea Blend, loose leaf and brewed. Tea Tin filled with Kettle Iced Tea Blend loose leaf tea next to glass of brewed Kettle Iced Tea Blend.

Kettle Iced Tea Blend

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$14.00
Brew a cup of this full-bodied tea for that traditional Southern taste. Our Kettle Iced Tea Blend is a robust and versatile black tea that works great for sweet tea or combined with lemonade. Try a... more...

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Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Lapsang Souchong smoked black tea.

Lapsang Souchong
Black Tea

Rating: 4.41 out of 5
from 17 reviews

A deep, smoky aroma wafts from the cup, like the smell of a cozy campfire. Lapsang Souchong tea l...

Regular $3.00 - $47.00
from $0.17 per serving
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Lapsang Souchong

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$15.00
A deep, smoky aroma wafts from the cup, like the smell of a cozy campfire. Lapsang Souchong tea leaves are withered over pine or cypress to infuse a woody scent, and then dried over a smoking pine ... more...

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Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Lovers Leap Ceylon black tea.

Lovers Leap (Orange Pekoe)
Black Tea

Rating: 4.68 out of 5
from 22 reviews

There is a wide variety of flavor profiles when it comes to Orange Pekoe black tea. We source our...

Regular $3.00 - $31.00
from $0.12 per serving
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Lovers Leap (Orange Pekoe)

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$14.00
There is a wide variety of flavor profiles when it comes to Orange Pekoe black tea. We source our Lovers Leap (Orange Pekoe) tea directly from Sri Lanka, where the growing conditions yield a fruiti... more...

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