Victoria Black – Premium Black Tea Blend
Victoria Black is a bold, fruit-forward black tea crafted for depth, balance, and visual appeal. Built on a rich base of premium black tea leaves, this blend is accented with vibrant fruit pieces and delicate petals for a refined yet expressive cup.
The result is smooth and full-bodied with subtle sweetness and layered aromatics that develop progressively during infusion. Striking in appearance and confident in structure, Victoria Black performs equally well as a straight tea or as a foundation for iced and milk-based preparations.
Key Features:
- Base: Premium black tea leaves, robust and full-bodied.
- Blend Components: Fruit pieces and select petals for natural aroma and visual complexity.
- Appearance: Deep, twisted black leaves contrasted with vivid fruit and golden petals.
- Flavor Profile: Malty backbone with subtle fruit brightness and a smooth, rounded finish.
- Versatility: Suitable for hot brewing, iced tea, or milk-based preparations.
Brewing Instructions:
Tip: For best results, use fresh, filtered water.
Standard Hot Brew (8 oz / 240 ml):
- Tea: 2–2.5 g (about 1 heaping tsp)
- Water Temperature: 95–100°C
- Steep Time: 3–4 minutes
At 3 minutes: brighter fruit notes and a lighter body.
At 4 minutes: deeper malt character and fuller structure.
Avoid steeping beyond 5 minutes to reduce tannin extraction and bitterness.
Stronger Brew / Milk Tea Base:
- Tea: 3 g per 8 oz / 240 ml
- Water Temperature: 95–100°C
- Steep Time: 4–5 minutes
Produces a concentrated liquor that holds up well to milk or sweetener.
Iced Tea Method (Hot Brew then Chill):
- Tea: 4 g per 8 oz / 240 ml
- Water Temperature: 95–100°C
- Steep Time: 4 minutes
Pour over ice or dilute with cold water to desired strength.
Cold Brew (Smoother, Lower Tannin):
- Tea: 8 g per 1 L cold water
- Steep Time: 8–12 hours (refrigerated)
Cold extraction emphasizes aroma and fruit notes while reducing astringency.
History & Background:
Victoria Black reflects the structure of traditional black tea while incorporating fruit elements for a contemporary interpretation. Black tea has long served as the foundation of afternoon tea service, valued for its body, clarity, and adaptability.
This blend preserves that structure while introducing subtle aromatic complexity.
Quality and Freshness:
Our Victoria Black blend is slowly and meticulously air-dried to preserve leaf integrity and aromatic compounds. No artificial colors or preservatives are used, ensuring a clean, consistent cup.
Packaging Information:
Packed in resealable, eco-friendly kraft pouches to maintain freshness and protect the structural integrity of the leaves and fruit components.
Suggested Pairings:
Pairs well with butter pastries, shortbread, dark chocolate, or mild cheeses. Also performs well as a structured base for milk tea preparations.
