Black teas are made from the leaves of the tea bush - camellia sinensis – which typically grows in tropical countries at high altitudes. After plucking, the fresh leaves are taken to the tea factory on the tea estate to be dried, crushed and allowed to oxidize. This releases the essential oils and enzymes which turn the leaves dark brown or black and allows the flavour of the tea to develop. Finally the tea is sorted into the different leaf grades according to size.
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