Growing countries: Sri Lanka, Kenya and India which produce the largest quantities. Black teas are not consumed to a great extent in Asian countries Japan Korea, China and Taiwan. Black teas are more widely consumed in India, Sri Lanka, and Europe and North America.
Black Tea taste components have the following characteristics: astringent, brisk, crisp, smoky, malty, coppery, full, bold, sweet, spicy, nutty.
Depending on the region the seasonal plucking time begins in spring or winter in China and Taiwan. The season may persist in a nearly year round continuous cycle as in Assam, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Southern India and Africa.
