Zealong Organic Black Tea Box - 50g Loose Leaf
New Zealand Organic Black Tea - Loose Leaf
New Zealand Organic Black Tea - Loose Leaf

Zealong Tea

New Zealand Organic Black Tea - Loose Leaf

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Description

Zealong Organic Black tea is a full-bodied, deep-amber liquor with a sweet, honeyed undertone and smooth, silky finish.

Zealong teas are hand-picked by only the top three leaves, are certified organic, and grown in the Waikato region in the North Island of New Zealand. Known for its unique climate and growing conditions, these teas are truly special and have won many international awards.

Zealong’s organic Black tea is available in loose-leaf and in tea bags. The all-natural tea bags use plant starch as their base material. They are made from non-GMO, renewable and compostable plant sources. That means that you can focus on pure and natural flavours and aromas, without worrying about the use of any plastics.

Tea notes:

Dry leaf Large whole intact leaf
Liquor Rich golden brown
Aroma Woody
Texture Silky smooth
Taste Sweet and honeyed beginning with a smooth and silky finish


INGREDIENTS

100% New Zealand-grown tea.

50g / 1oz

Certified by BioGro Non-GMO (New Zealand), BioGro Organic, USDA Organic, EU Organic and FIANZ Halal.

Grown and made in New Zealand. NZ Fernmark certified.


DIRECTIONS

Use just-off-the-boil water. Let the blend brew for three minutes. Do not add milk. 

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

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What Makes Zealong Tea Special

Zealong is a commercial tea estate in New Zealand, producing award-winning, 100% certified organic tea. Grown, processed, and packed entirely in New Zealand, every leaf is fully traceable and crafted under world-leading food safety standards.

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FAQs about Zealong Tea

What’s the difference between green tea, oolong tea, and black tea?

The main difference is the different level of oxidation involved in the tea processing that gives tea different characteristics. Green tea does not undergo oxidation, while black tea is fully oxidized. This is why green tea has a clear, light colour while black tea is a lot darker (some of the tea’s compounds are transformed into flavours and colours during the oxidation stage). Oolong tea is between green and black: the 10%~70% natural oxidation allows oolong tea to have the refreshing taste of green tea, but also the rich and soft flavour of black tea.

Can I drink tea with milk and sugar?

A whole-leaf tea has enough flavour to speak for itself. Also, oolong and green teas, being little or non-oxidized, do not have a lot of tannins, which is usually the reason why people add milk to black tea. Zealong Tea recommends trying their teas without first, but if your preference is for milk and sugar, then please add as desired.

What’s the temperature of the water you use to make tea?

For Oolong tea, ideally the temperature will be around 90-95°C to brew the leaves. Extremely hot water may kill the most delicate flavours but tea leaves would not unfurl in lukewarm water. Green and Black teas appreciate a lower temperature water about 80-85°C.

Which Zealong Tea flavour is the most popular?

Zealong typically recommends that our teas be considered from the perspective of food matching. The lighter teas go well with fresher ingredients, and the darker ones with food that has more spices or bold flavours. Zealong Black tea is great with sweets and desserts.

Usually, tea grows in high altitudes, how is it growing in New Zealand?

Zealong found Waikato region to be very suitable to grow tea, e.g. temperature difference between morning (cold), noon (hot) and night time (cold again). It is very similar to Asian high mountain regions. The Waikato in particular is famous for its foggy weather, which the tea plant loves.