Black Teas

Black teas are completely oxidized, giving them their rich, dark color. After the leaves are plucked, they are laid out and withered, a process that lets most of the water evaporate. The leaves are then rolled, in order to damage the surface of the leaf, which begins the oxidation process, then left to completely oxidize. When the desired level of oxidation is reached, the Tea is dried to stop the process. Black teas are moderately caffeinated, but still contain far less caffeine than coffee.