The most commonly used and the most popular tea in the West, black tea is originally green tea with the leaves further dried – this changes its color and taste. Black Tea undergoes full oxidation and fermentation. The leaves thus turn black and receive their strong, typical flavor. The oxidation process is stopped once the aroma and flavor develops completely. The leaves are further crushed to various sizes, sorted out and stored according to their sizes.

I recently received a package of Shapna Tea that was grown, processed and packaged in Bangladesh.  The tea brings happiness to those who drink it and those who cultivate it.  Every dollar you spend on Shapna Tea helps villagers buy their own land, become self sufficient and eradicate poverty.  Find out more on http://www.theshapnaproject.com