black tea bags

We specialize in providing the best high-quality black tea bags that are authentic. Our tea is sourced from different parts of the world, including Rwanda, Taiwan, China, and India. You can buy black tea online from our amazing range of 100% natural black tea bags that are bursting with flavor. Our signature English breakfast is a must-try, or for a spicy twist, try our black tea online chai tea bags. With teapigs black tea bags by your side, life is definitely better.

what is black tea?

rich and bold flavours combined with an uplifting caffeine boost – that’s the essence of black tea. made from fully oxidised camellia sinensis leaves, this tea serves as the foundation for blends like the english breakfast, the darjeeling earl grey and the chai tea.

enjoy the best versions of these blends when you buy black tea online from us.

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

now that black tea has piqued your interest, let’s make it more interesting with a brief on its varieties waiting for you at teapigs. the english breakfast tea bags, darjeeling earl grey tea bags and chai tea bags, each one is a tasty twist of delicious flavours, with black tea as the foundation.

english breakfast

start your day on a revitalising note with our english breakfast blend – it’s carefully crafted by combining tea leaves from assam, ceylon and rwanda.

the combination results in a tea that has a perfectly balanced malty and zesty profile, smells wonderful (takes you somewhere nice!) and is super smooth to drink. that's the kind of tea you're looking for!

you can enjoy it just the way you like it – plain, with a bit of milk, a hint of lemon or over ice. this tea has earned its place in almost every home for a reason. the genius behind its deliciously comforting, rich and malty breakfast blend made it a lasting favourite.

darjeeling earl grey

treat yourself to the goodness of earl grey tea with our special black tea bags made using the finest black tea from darjeeling. the exotic notes of this black tea are balanced with the lively citrus flavour of bergamot and enhanced with cornflowers for that extraordinary flavour in those tea bags.

as you steep the tea bags, the bergamot oil releases its aroma and taste for that distinctive profile. extracted from the rind of bergamot orange, this oil adds a layer of complexity that beautifully complements the boldness of the black tea, making it truly exceptional.

when you need a posh tea experience, these convenient tea bags give you exactly that, through the true essence of darjeeling earl grey. treat yourself today – find it in our store and buy this black tea online.            

chai tea

let’s chat about chai tea! the indian drink of choice is very popular globally, and we enjoy it just as much here in australia. we’ve skilfully combined the rich and malty assam black tea leaves with some exotic spices like cardamom pods, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla and other natural flavourings. 

now, if you’re new to tea, those spices might seem a bit much at first, but that perception changes the moment you taste it. this combination of black tea and spices gently simmered with milk and a touch of sweetener, creates a creamy and comforting tea experience that can be enjoyed several times during the day.

while that’s a simple way to get started with chai tea, it’s certainly not the only way. feel free to experiment with extra spices of your liking and create your own chai tea recipe. start by heading to our store – buy black tea online!

difference between loose leaf tea and teabags

convenience

tea bags are a convenient choice for everyday tea lovers, requiring only hot water, a cup and your preferred tea bag. in contrast, loose-leaf tea requires more effort – including an extra clean up after you’re done.

quality of tea leaves

loose tea leaves are usually whole or larger broken leaves in contrast to smaller leaves or dust packed in tea bags. however, it’s different with teapigs tea bags. our tea bags (or tea temples) have whole tea leaves that ensure authentic and strong flavours.

space to unfold

tea leaves require space to fully unfurl and release optimal flavour. while this is possible with loose leaves, it’s usually not with the leaves cramped inside tea bags. however, it’s different with the roomy teapigs tea temples that let the leaves expand.

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:

black tea is well known for its bold flavours and robust profile, making it a favoured base for creating several varieties of tea. at teapigs, we offer a delicious variety of black tea bags, including english breakfast tea, darjeeling tea and chai tea.

when it comes to robust flavour, loose black tea leaves are often preferred over tea bags. however, teapigs' black tea bags redefine convenience by offering the best of both worlds. these innovative tea temples house whole leaves, providing enough space for them to unfold. get firsthand experience of your favourite ones when you buy black tea online from our collection.

faqs on black tea bags

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

A. regular tea bags can contain various types of tea, including black tea. so, while black tea is a specific type (made from fully oxidised leaves of the camelia sinensis plant), regular tea bags may contain a blend of different teas, including black, green or herbal varieties. 

Q. what are the different types of black tea available online?

A. you can explore a variety of black teas online, each offering unique flavours. teapigs, for example, provides an amazing collection of black tea bags, including classics like english breakfast, the darjeeling earl grey and the chai tea. each variation is made with the finest black tea leaves and complementary ingredients.

Q. how can i determine the quality of black tea bags?

A. to gauge the quality of black tea bags, consider factors like the tea's origin, leaf grade, and aroma. high-quality bags often contain whole leaves or larger leaf grades that ensure a fuller flavour. you’re in good hands when choosing black tea bags from reputable brands with transparent sourcing information. 

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

A. most individuals use black tea bags once or twice to achieve optimal flavour. you may reuse it more times, however, it’s important to adjust steeping times to preserve the initial strength. subsequent infusions may produce milder but still enjoyable results. give it a try – buy black tea online and steep it to your liking!