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World Famous Black tea

Name Darjeeling Keemun Uva Origin Himalaya, India Anhui, China Sri Lanka Taste and Flavor Muscat flavor Smoky flavor; fragrance like orchid Mellow and Spicy; Strong aroma Appearance Reddish orange Yellowish orange Bright red; Golden ling Drinking suggestion Straight Straight Add milk Famous black tea(1) Name Assam Kenyan Nilgiri Origins Northeast of India Kenya South, India Taste and Flavor Tangy taste; mellow aroma Slight bitterness, refreshing taste Full bodied taste and fragrance Appearance Clear red Bright red Bright Orange Drinking suggestion Add milk Straight, Add milk or lemon Add milk or lemon, Iced tea Famous black tea (2) Name Jawa Nuwaraeriaya Tinpura Origins Jawa island, Indonesia Central highland, West highland, Sri Lanka Central highland, West highland, Sri Lanka Taste and Flavor Mild, similar taste to Cylon Elegant taste and aroma Mild taste; flower fragrance Appearance Bright color Light Bright orange Drinking suggestion Straight, Iced tea Straight Iced tea, Spice tea Famous black tea (3) Name Doors Lapsong Sonchong Origins Northeast of India Fujian, China Taste and Flavor Between Darjeering and Assam Smokey flavor Appearance Dark orange Dark orange Drinking suggestion Straight, or add milk Straight, Iced tea

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