China - Classic Black Tea - From the Fujian Province, this tea offers a crisp character with the heady aroma of an oak fire. The large, high-grade black leaves are placed in bamboo baskets during the withering process and placed over pine fires. After the preparation process, the leaves are placed over pine fires a second time to further enhance the aroma (reminiscent of a camp fire with a smooth taste). For an added bonus, put a pinch of this tea in your favorite marinade to add a smoky flavor to any dish (two pinches for an extra smoky flavor).
