{"title":"Hochwertiger schwarzer Tee","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHey, welcome to the Friends of Tea! Here you will find a selection of high quality black teas from India and Nepal. We also want to tell you more about the history, cultivation and processing of black tea!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBlack tea, often referred to as red tea in Asia, is the most drunk tea in Europe and large parts of Asia. It has become popular because of its full-bodied and sweet taste and the simplicity of its preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe origin of black tea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e Originally, small quantities of black tea were only grown in China and imported to Europe by the colonial power Holland. However, the English quickly acquired a taste for it and also planted the popular tea in their colonies of India and Sri Lanka. The British were the first to focus strongly on the cultivation of black tea, on the one hand to make themselves independent of the Chinese tea market and on the other hand to satisfy the tastes of the European market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe production of black tea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe basis for black tea is of course the leaves of the tea plant \u003ci\u003eCamelia Sinensis.\u003c\/i\u003e To make sure that black tea gets really black, the leaves are subjected to a withering process after careful harvesting. Then the cell walls of the tea leaves are broken open by careful rolling. \u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eFor high-quality black teas, like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Himalayan Imperial Black - high-quality black tea\" style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #0066cc; font-family: \u0026amp;quot; helvetica neue\u0026amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftea.en\/collections\/all-tees\/products\/black-tee-himalayan-imperial-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eImperial Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e the leaves are only torn on the surface and not crushed, so that the leaves stay nice and big. When the cell sap leaves the leaves, it reacts with the air and an oxidation process is started. After a while the leaves turn red-brown.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eThe oxidation, i.e. the reaction of cell sap and oxygen, is stopped after a few hours, depending on the decision of the tea master, and the tea is finally dried again. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and shelf life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e Correctly stored, good black tea can last up to two years and even longer. It is particularly important that the tea is stored in a cool and airtight place. But not in the refrigerator, as moisture can enter there, which can lead to mold. In addition, black tea should always be stored \u003cb\u003edry and dark to prevent the tea leaves from spoiling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA little tip: It's best to put your tea \u003ci\u003enot \u003c\/i\u003e on the spice shelf. There it spoils faster and the porous tea leaves also like to absorb foreign flavors. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; display: block;\" alt=\"\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/files\/Schwarzer_Tee_480x480.jpg?v=1552152037\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe correct preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp class=\"p4\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTo a quantity of approx. \u003cb\u003e175 ml of water, add two teaspoons of black tea. The water temperature should be \u003cb\u003e between 95°C and 100°C\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eTwo minutes\u003c\/b\u003e infusion time is sufficient to achieve a nutty and aromatic taste. The longer the infusion, the more intense the taste. With high-quality black teas, such as our \u003ca title=\"Himalayan Imperial Black - high-quality black tea\" href=\"https:\/\/frindsoftea.com\/collections\/alle-tees\/products\/schwarzer-tee-himalayan-imperial-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eImperial Black\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cb\u003etwo infusions\u003c\/b\u003e can also be made. In this case, however, the tea should steep for one or two minutes longer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"p4\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"p4\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOur black teas:\u003c\/h3\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"himalayan-imperial-black-nepal","title":"Himalayan Imperial Black","description":"The Himalayan Imperial Black from Nepal is an extremely high-quality and intense black tea from the southeast of Nepal. Nepal is still a young tea cultivation area and for us it is the region of new beginnings: the Nepalese are motivated to create their very own tea culture and not just to produce a copy of the famous Darjeeling teas.\u003c\/The Imperial Black is an excellent digestive after a meal or to satisfy sweet desires! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e Taste\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e The Imperial Black is probably one of the most unusual black teas we have ever come across. When dry, the tea smells of cocoa beans and wild berries. But as soon as you pour the tea it really starts to taste like the tea leaves for this tea were picked fresh from the Chocolate Wonderland. The tea does not even have a hint of bitterness. A symphony for black tea lovers and all those who want to become one! \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e If you feel like chocolate next time, resist the temptation and watch our tasting video:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"709\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iH1TV795TRU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Jun Chiyabari tea garden in southeast Nepal. Founded in 2000 (and therefore still very young tea garden), this tea garden produces top-quality teas in the immediate vicinity of the Indian border and the famous tea region of Darjeeling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the great features of the Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden is its willingness to experiment, because a tea like the Imperial Black or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frindsoftea.com\/products\/schwarzer-tee-hand-rolled-himalayan-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHand Rolled Himalayan Tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare quite unusual for the Himalayan region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn more about the tea garden at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.frindsoftea.com\/blogs\/news\/jun-chiyabari-tea-garden\"\u003eour blog! \u003c\/Like most black teas, the Imperial Black is brewed with strong 6g of tea leaves in 500ml of boiling water for 2-3 minutes. To prevent the tea from cooling down too quickly, you should preheat the cup and pot.\n","brand":"Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden Nepal","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":35393981511,"sku":"03","price":10.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35393981575,"sku":"04","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Gramm","offer_id":51030238363914,"sku":"03","price":36.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_400be1c7-d745-43a3-820b-9326a1001483.jpg?v=1532192269"},{"product_id":"hand-rolled-himalayan-tips","title":"Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips","description":"Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips from Nepal is an extremely high quality black tea from the southeast of Nepal. Nepal is still a young tea cultivation area and for us it is the region of new beginnings: the Nepalese are motivated to create their very own tea culture and not just a copy of the famous Darjeeling teas. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor this tea the fine leaf shoots of the tea plant are plucked by skilful hands and then lovingly rolled by hand, which unfortunately has become very rare nowadays. A fantastic black tea, of which only very small quantities are processed every year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFlavor\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips smells very floral and fresh, very similar to high quality Darjeeling teas. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe freshly brewed tea tastes very fruity, light and refreshing. When the tea cools down a bit, citrus notes become more present. The tea also has a pleasant spicy note. Martin will tell you more about this enchanting tea from the Himalayas in our tasting video:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtubecom\/embed\/FOMFZDiZwNY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Jun Chiyabari tea garden in southeast Nepal. Founded in 2000 (and therefore still very young tea garden), this tea garden produces top-quality teas in the immediate vicinity of the Indian border and the famous tea region of Darjeeling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the great features of the Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden is its willingness to experiment, because a tea like the Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frindsoftea.com\/products\/black tea-himalayan imperial black?variant=35393981575\"\u003eImperial Black\u003c\/a\u003e are quite unusual for the Himalayan region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn more about the tea garden at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.frindsoftea.com\/blogs\/news\/jun-chiyabari-tea-garden\"\u003eour blog! \u003c\/The Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips are best brewed with 6g of tea leaves on 500ml of boiling water for 2 minutes. So that the tea does not cool down too fast, you should preheat the cup and the pot. Have fun while enjoying this Nepalese rarity!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCertificates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/files\/Organic-Logo.svg_small.png?v=1482152484\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n","brand":"Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden Nepal","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":35568060231,"sku":"01","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":36531225927,"sku":"02","price":38.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Gramm","offer_id":50563089924362,"sku":"","price":67.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/komposition.jpg?v=1519978179"},{"product_id":"darjeeling-first-flush-glenburn","title":"Glenburn Darjeeling First Flush FTGFOP1","description":"\u003cThe Glenburn Darjeeling is perhaps the best first flush tea we have ever had. It is, together with our Assam Golden Tips, an essential ingredient for the foundation of Friends of Tea, because during a video shoot in Glenburn we had the idea to bring high quality and organically grown teas to you. Without detours and without middlemen. \u003c\/The Glenburn Darjeeling has the typical light and floral Darjeeling tea taste. When I close my eyes, I feel as if I'm standing in the middle of tea bushes in the highlands of India. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe freshly brewed tea tastes fruity, light and refreshing. When the tea cools down a little, mild citrus notes become more present. \u003c\/The colour of the cup is a delicate yellow-orange \u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003e origin \u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Glenburn Tea Estate in the Darjeeling region. The family-owned estate employs only local workers and is actively engaged in improving local living conditions. \u003c\/The Darjeeling First Flush, like most black teas, is brewed at 100° C and should steep for 2 minutes. To prevent the tea from cooling down too quickly, you should preheat the cup and pot.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat actually means FTGFOP1\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFOP1 represents the care of the picking: Only the buds with the top two tender leaves are picked and leaves of coarser, lower quality remain on the shrub. The number one is awarded in Darjeeling for leaves of the highest quality. FTG, \u003ci\u003eFinest Tippy Golden\u003c\/i\u003e means that the tea contains many fine, light tips. The tips are brighter because they contain less cell sap. So with a FTGFOP1 tea you get one of the highest quality Darjeeling teas made from the best leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"p3\"\u003e video\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur founder Martin helped to make an image video for the Glenburn Tea Estate in 2016. Since then we have had a great relationship with this tea garden and continue to source high quality teas from there. Check out the video: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/_FtvYoVIQuQ?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenburn Tea Estate","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":7536655695906,"sku":"25","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":7549716496418,"sku":"26","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":7549716561954,"sku":"27","price":44.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/darjeelingsplit.jpg?v=1529662869"},{"product_id":"assam-golden-tips-glenburn","title":"Glenburn Assam Golden Tips","description":"\u003cThe Glenburn Assam is one of the best Assam teas we have ever tasted. This tea was a key factor in the creation of Friends of Tea, because during a video shoot in Glenburn we had the idea to bring high quality and organically grown teas to you. Without detours and without middlemen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003e taste\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition to the Himalayan Imperial Black, the Glenburn Assam Golden Tips is another of our strong black teas. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe freshly brewed tea tastes strong and distinctive and is for many the ideal basis for a good start to the day. Many people like to drink their Assam with milk, but we recommend that you enjoy our Glenburn Assam without milk for the time being to discover all the nuances of the tea. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe cup colour is a wonderful amber orange. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003e Origin\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Glenburn Tea Estate in the Assam region. The family-owned estate employs only local workers and is actively engaged in improving local living conditions. \u003cThe Glenburn Assam tea, like most black teas, is brewed at \u003cstrong\u003e 100° C and should steep for 3 minutes. To prevent the tea from cooling down too quickly, you should preheat the cup and pot.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur founder Martin helped to make an image video for the Glenburn Tea Estate in 2016. Since then we have had a great relationship with this tea garden and continue to source quality teas from there. Check out the video: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/_FtvYoVIQuQ?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Glenburn Tea Estate","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":7549884366882,"sku":"23","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":7549884399650,"sku":"24","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/assamsplit.jpg?v=1529662769"},{"product_id":"taiwan-schwarztee","title":"Taiwan Assamica #8 Schwarztee","description":"\u003cp\u003eDieser faszinierende Schwarztee aus Taiwan hat ebenso einen vielseitigen Geschmack, wie er eine spannende Geschichte hat. Dieser Schwarztee besteht aus dem Tee-Cultivar TRES #8, welches liebevoll von der taiwanischen \"Tea Research and Extension Centre\" gezüchtet und entwickelt wurde. Die ursprünglichen Pflanzen, von denen TRES #8 stammt, kommen ursprünglich aus der Region Assam in Indien. Die Region Assam ist bekannt für ihre kräftigen, malzig süßen Schwarztees. Während der Besatzung von Taiwan durch Japan von 1895 bis 1945 wurden viele Teepflanzen aus Assam nach Taiwan gebracht und die Japaner hatten vor, im großen Stil schwarzen Tee in Taiwan zu produzieren. Noch heute wachsen einige dieser Assamica-Pflanzen wild auf Taiwan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGeschmack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWäre der Geschmack ein Gefühl, ließe er sich am besten mit einem gemütlichen, verregneten Sommerabend beschreiben, welchen man eingekuschelt bei Oma verbringt. Der Tee ist unfassbar intensiv und ausdrucksstark, ähnlich wie ein Schwarztee aus Assam, ist dabei aber wesentlich weniger bitter und viel eher süß. Dabei birgt er leichte Geschmacksnoten nach Zimt, Süßholz und Zedernholz. Ein spannender und vielseitiges Geschmackserlebnis. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHerkunft \u0026amp; Fakten\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDieser hochwertige Schwarztee stammt aus der Region Nantou in Taiwan und wird auf etwa 250 Metern Höhe angebaut. Die Region in Zentral-Taiwan ist bekannt für seine hochwertigen und besonderen Schwarztees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerkunft:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNantou, Taiwan \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidationslevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  100 \u003c\/span\u003e%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TRES #8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZubereitung\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWir empfehlen, \u003cstrong\u003e3 g Teeblätter auf 250 ml Wasser\u003c\/strong\u003e zu verwenden. Da die Blätter dieses Tees groß sind, achtet am besten darauf, den Blättern viel Platz zu geben. Verwendet am besten eine etwas größere Kanne oder Teesieb.\u003cstrong\u003e Kochend heißes Wasser\u003c\/strong\u003e darüber, \u003cstrong\u003e3 Minuten ziehen lassen\u003c\/strong\u003e. Genießen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 GRAMM","offer_id":43498560291082,"sku":"76","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":43498560323850,"sku":"77","price":26.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 GRAMM","offer_id":43498560356618,"sku":"78","price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Taiwan-Assamica-Schwarztee-Comp.jpg?v=1662055130"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/collections\/friends-of-tea-online-shop-schwarzer-tee-kaufen.jpg?v=1626208539","url":"https:\/\/frindsoftea.com\/en\/collections\/hochwertiger-schwarzer-tee.oembed","provider":"Friends of Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}