BLACK

Black teas are the most heavily oxidised and the liquor from these teas ranges from dark brown through to a deep reddish brown.  These teas tend to be the strongest and most astringent.

Pu-Erh teas are processed in much the same way as green teas are however they are subsequently pressed into cakes and left to age and ferment over time like a fine wine.  These teas tend to be quite musty and earthy in their flavour with a smooth finish.