Black Tea
Shop our range of black teas, sourced from renowned tea-growing regions from Yunnan in China to Darjeeling in India.
Elevate Every Morning Ritual
Shop Now
From bold, caffeine-rich breakfast blends to soothing afternoon brews, black tea is the most popular type of tea in the world. Who doesn’t have a canister of this tea in their kitchen cupboard? At The Tea Makers of London, we pride ourselves on our large collection of single-origin, loose-leaf black teas, all from renowned tea-growing regions. So join us and browse the best of the best and discover just how good this wonderfully versatile beverage can be by buying your black tea online from The Tea Makers of London.
About Our Black Teas
We believe that traditional, orthodox tea-processing techniques produce the best-tasting teas. During its production process, black tea undergoes oxidation, producing dark tea leaves and often a rich, full-bodied infusion with an astringent flavour profile and high caffeine content. By working closely with our producers, we are able to stay up-to-date with seasonal climatic conditions and production processes, which is what enables us to provide consistently high-quality luxury teas to our customers. We strive to offer the best single-origin and loose-leaf black tea blends in the UK, and also offer some of our black teas in biodegradable tea bags.
Milk And Sugar?
Breakfast brews have been popular in the West since the 1890s, . Many of ours are delightfully smooth and can be enjoyed on their own; for the more tannic teas, however, feel free to add a dash of milk – and a little honey or sugar, to taste, if you like.
The Many Types of Black Tea
Black tea is astonishingly diverse: just take a look at our pale amber-hued Darjeeling House Blend, full of light floral characters from Darjeeling’s treasured spring flush. It’s about as far away from, say, our rich and spicy Masala Chai as you can get.
Looking for the perfect morning tea? Explore our collection of luxury breakfast teas. Or, if you're new to loose-leaf tea, you might like to try our Breakfast Tea Selection. Alternatively drinking a cup of English Breakfast or Supreme Earl Grey may be the perfect place to start.
Finally, to get a flavour of the full history, culture and geographical riches that make up the world of black tea, read about the iconic black tea district of Assam.
Matcha FAQ
Matcha is a powdered green tea made from shade‑grown leaves that are stone‑ground. Unlike regular green tea, you consume the whole leaf, making matcha green tea powder uniquely rich in flavour and nutrients.
High‑quality matcha tastes smooth, slightly sweet and savoury, with an umami character and gentle vegetal notes. Poor‑quality matcha can taste bitter or flat.
Yes. Matcha contains caffeine, but it is released more gradually thanks to naturally occurring L‑theanine, resulting in calm, sustained energy rather than a sharp spike.
Matcha is naturally high in antioxidants and contains compounds that support focus, metabolism and overall wellbeing. Learn more in our Green Tea Matcha Benefits Guide.
Matcha is prepared by whisking sifted matcha powder with hot water below boiling point until frothy. Full instructions are included in the step‑by‑step guide above.