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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
from $0.27 / serving
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 / serving
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 18 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 / serving
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 / serving
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 / serving
Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle English Evening black and green tea blend.

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 / serving
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 / serving
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 / serving
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 / serving
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 / serving
Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Kambaa black tea leaves.

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 / serving
Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Keemun Panda black tea leaves.

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
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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 31 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 / serving
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 / serving
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 / serving