Caffe Latte

Black tea is a fully oxidised leaf: a dark infusion, a dense body, the recognisable astringency of tea.

Pure tea leaf with no flavourings or additives.

Black tea contains a noticeable amount of caffeine — it is a morning and daytime drink.

Preparation: 12–15 g per litre, 3–5 minutes, water at 100 °C. Fully oxidised leaf needs boiling water: only then does the body of the infusion develop. Steeping beyond five minutes adds an astringent dryness.

The proportions are a starting point, not a rule: adjust them by up to 20 % to suit your water and your taste.

Suitable both for the retail shelf and for a venue’s tea list: a recognisable profile, a predictable result in the cup, consistent quality from batch to batch.

Storage: in a tightly sealed opaque container, away from light, moisture and strong odours. Tea readily absorbs foreign aromas, so it should not be kept next to spices or coffee.

Packaging: sold loose, the price is given per 100 g. Alveus supplier code — 84187.

The supplier is Alveus (Germany), one of Europe’s largest tea houses. Packing and dispatch from the Verdamare warehouse.