black tea bags

We specialise in the best high-quality black tea bags that are the real deal. We source our tea from across the world including Rwanda, Taiwan, China and India. 
Buy black tea online with our fabulous range of 100% natural black tea bags that are packed full of flavour.

You can’t go past our signature english breakfast or for a spicy kick to your day, buy our black tea online chilli chai.

Life is so much better with teapigs black tea bags by your side.

what is black tea?

Black tea is the way to go when you need a tea that never disappoints. Made from the leaves of the well-known Camellia Sinensis plant, black tea forms the backbone of beloved teas like English Breakfast and Darjeeling Earl Grey.

With its fully oxidized leaves, black tea packs a punch, delivering an extra oomph to get you going. Its robust flavour and versatility make black tea perfect for brekkie boost or an arvo delight. At teapigs, we've handpicked the finest brews to elevate your tea experience. Just buy black tea bags online and enjoy the flavours you like the most.

history and origin of black tea:

Black tea's origin is a tale worth sharing around the campfire. The roots of black tea trace back to the 17^th century China in the mountains of Lapsang (Fujian). That’s one of the places where green tea was produced.

During this period, when the army from Jianxi set up camp close to the tea factory, it caused an unexpected delay in tea production. Due to this, the tea leaves were left out and underwent a lengthy oxidation process. But those savvy farmers weren't about to let their precious produce go to waste!  So they did something interesting – to speed things up, the farmers chucked the leaves over a fire fuelled by pine wood. And voilà! What emerged was a smoky and unique tea – that we now know as black tea.

At teapigs, we've got all the preferred flavours of this amazing black tea - from the English breakfast tea bags and Darjeeling Earl Grey tea bags to the chai tea bags. And it’s very convenient to buy black tea online.

types of black tea

The variety of black tea types is downright impressive, with countless variations across the globe. Let’s explore some of the amazing types of black tea bags that you can buy at teapigs:

english breakfast

A classic and beloved blend, perfect for starting your day on the right note. Our English breakfast black tea bags feature naturally caffeinated black tea leaves sourced from the finest gardens in Assam, Rwanda and Ceylon.

darjeeling earl grey

Darjeeling tea is a true connoisseur's delight. Now you can discover the essence of Darjeeling with our black tea bags of this premium blend. They feature the finest black tea sourced from Darjeeling, enhanced with cornflowers and natural bergamot flavour.

chai tea

Indulge in our black tea bags of chai tea that’re carefully blended to perfection. The robust and full-bodied Assam black tea is enriched with spices like cinnamon, ginger and cardamom along with other flavourings. The result is a rich and spicy tea experience.

difference between loose leaf tea and teabags

convenience:

Tea bags are the go-to choice for ease and efficiency, especially for everyday tea drinkers. All you need to brew your tea – just hot water, a cup and your favourite tea bag – and you're good to go! On the other hand, loose-leaf tea requires a bit more effort, with the need for a tea infuser and a little extra cleanup. So, whenever you need black tea, just buy black tea bags online at teapigs.

quality of tea leaves:

Loose tea boasts whole tea leaves or larger broken leaves, ensuring a top-notch brew with authentic and strong flavours. Usually, tea bags contain smaller broken leaves or tea dust. Now, here's where teapigs stands out from the crowd. We're all about quality, so we pack in whole tea leaves in our tea temples. It's like getting the best of both worlds - the convenience of black tea bags and the exceptional taste of loose tea.

space to expand:

Loose leaves have plenty of space to expand during brewing, helping them deliver a delightful and flavourful cup that’s usually hard to beat for a teabag. However, at teapigs, we've cracked the code and come up with a game-changing solution. Say hello to the tea temple - a spacious and biodegradable bag that allows whole tea leaves to shine. Now you can enjoy the beautiful flavours of loose tea using our black tea bags.

why should you buy black tea bags from teapigs?

We like being different! What makes our teapigs black tea bags special is our use of quality, real tea. By real tea, we mean BIG, whole tea leaves. Another special thing about our black tea online are our tea temple. Yes, teabags are cool and all but we want to do things differently with our black tea bags. Introducing our tea temple… a biodegradable mesh bag that gives a lot of space for the whole leaves needed to release their beautiful bold flavour. Our black tea online range include the first class Darjeeling plus ones left of centre like the chocolate flake tea. Try them all out if you dare.

how should black tea bags be brewed?

Sounds pretty easy right but there is a trick to brewing our black tea bags. Just follow our easy steps below to make the best tea with our black tea bags:

1. Firstly, grab your favourite cup from the cupboard.  
2. Pop the black tea bag in it (english breakfast, chai tea, darjeeling earl grey) 
3. Pour quality unfiltered cold fresh water in the kettle then boil it. 
4. Cover the black tea bag with the boiling water. 
5. Leave the tea to brew for 3-5 minutes. If a stronger flavour is your thing, leave it in longer.    
6. Take out the black tea bag. You may want to keep it to reuse for another time.
7. Have the tea on its own or add a bit of milk, sugar or honey to sweeten up the tea.

Buy black tea online and make a cup of delicious chocolate flake tea to make your day great.  

conclusion:

In a nutshell, black tea bags are the ultimate brew to satisfy your cravings for bold and wholesome tea flavours. You can savour the diverse and delightful flavours of black tea from different origins as each location imparts distinct qualities to the tea leaves.

At teapigs, we offer a delicious variety of black tea bags, including the classic English Breakfast for a hearty start to your day, the enchanting Darjeeling tea for a taste of the Himalayas and the spice-enriched chai tea for a comforting flavour.

Our black tea bags are the perfect companion for your enjoyable tea experiences throughout the day. So, pick your favourite flavour of our black tea bags, steep it to perfection and immerse yourself in its wonderful taste.

faqs on black tea bags:

Q. Is black tea the same as regular tea bags?

A. Regular tea bags can be a mixed bag of different tea leaves including black tea. But when it comes to pure black tea bags, it's all about that intense, aromatic and malty goodness. It refers to the type of tea made from fully oxidized leaves that many regular tea bags contain. Try them yourself, just buy black tea online.

Q. Is black tea stronger than normal tea?

A. Black tea's robust flavour comes from its fully oxidized leaves, making it bolder than other regular teas like white, oolong and herbal blends. Black tea also packs a punch of caffeine and works as an excellent stimulant to kickstart your day. Other regular teas offer distinct flavour as they’re less oxidized or processed differently.

Q. How do you make the perfect black tea?

A. To brew a perfect cup of black tea, start by bringing fresh water to a rolling boil. Pop 1 or 2 black tea bags into your cup and pour the boiling water over them. Let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on your desired strength. Remove the black tea bags and stir.

Q. How many times can you reuse a black tea bag?

A. Generally, black tea bags can be used up to two times. The strength and flavour of the tea may weaken with each subsequent steeping, so the best taste experience is usually achieved during the first and second infusion. After that, the tea may become too diluted to provide a satisfying flavour.