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.

Ancient Forest Yunnan

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

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Black Dragon Pearls Loose Leaf Tea

Black Dragon Pearls

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

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

Darjeeling, Happy Valley

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

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

Decaf English Breakfast

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

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English Breakfast

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

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Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle English Evening black and green tea blend.

English Evening

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

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The Whistling Kettle Tea German Breakfast

German Breakfast

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

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Top mound photo of The Whistling Kettle Golden Monkey black tea leaves with golden tips.

Golden Monkey

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

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Top mound photo of The Whistling Kettle Golden Yunnan black tea with long golden tipped tea leaves.

Golden Yunnan Royal Grade

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

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Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Irish Breakfast tea leaves.

Irish Breakfast

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

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

Kambaa

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

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

Keemun Panda #1

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

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Top mound picture of The Whistling Kettle Iced Tea Blend black tea.

Kettle Iced Tea Blend

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

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

Lapsang Souchong

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

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

Lovers Leap (Orange Pekoe)

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

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