Orange black tea

Orange black tea is known for its enveloping aromas and intense, refreshing flavor. It's a flavored tea that combines black tea leaves with orange zest and aromas. This blend creates a balance between the strong, robust character of the tea and the fruity sweetness of the orange. Each vibrant, citrusy nuance makes the tea pleasantly refreshing, enjoyed both hot and iced. It's often enjoyed unsweetened or with a touch of honey to enhance its natural flavors.

A blend with an intense yet refined flavor, combining the robust vegetal flavors of black tea with the citrus and tart notes of orange.

The natural flavors of blood orange introduce sweet and tangy nuances to the hearty character of the black tea, for a bold overall effect and a lingering sweetness. Finally, the safflower releases soft, enveloping floral nuances on the palate, balancing the fresh orange zest.

Aromaticly, this tea exudes a fruity, vegetal, and floral scent. It also stands out for its vibrant color, with a cheerful hint of red from the safflower nestled among the tea leaves and the bright orange zest. With its exotic richness, orange black tea is the perfect choice for an original tea hour. It can create the ideal atmosphere in winter to warm you up and evoke the beautiful season, or it can be prepared iced to cool you down in summer.

What is black tea good for?

This infusion bases its benefits on the oxidation typical of black tea, which releases various antioxidant compounds such as polyphenols and flavonoids into the leaves—helping our body fight free radicals. Black tea is also rich in tannins, which promote proper digestion and assimilation of food; Polyphenols also influence the microbiota (microorganisms in the digestive tract) to promote regular intestinal transit. Combining it with orange peel promotes digestive health, preventing bloating after meals.

Drinking black tea provides the body with water and, at the same time, provides a dose of caffeine (theine) appropriate for the day's commitments. The alkaloids in black tea (caffeine and theobromine) have energizing and tonic effects, promoting concentration and combating fatigue. Conversely, tea avoids the overly immediate stimulating effects of coffee, prolonging its action throughout the day. Black tea can be included in a diet aimed at weight management or weight loss, taking advantage of the properties of caffeine, which stimulates the metabolism. Furthermore, it promotes a feeling of lightness by promoting the drainage of body fluids, counteracting water retention. Among the other nutrients available in black tea, in addition to those mentioned, are amino acids and minerals such as fluoride, iron, zinc, magnesium, and potassium.

How to make orange black tea infusio

What are the contraindications of black tea?

This tea has no particular warnings if consumed in moderate quantities. It is generally recommended to drink no more than three cups of black tea per day, as the caffeine content can cause agitation, insomnia, nausea, headaches, and digestive problems.

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Use about 3-5 grams of the blend per 250 ml (one cup). Add hot water at 90-95°C. Let steep for 3-5 minutes before drinking.

Where can I find orange black tea?

In our online tea and herbal tea shop, you can purchase orange-flavored black tea. Naturadoriente.com sells orange-flavored black tea online, available in 50g, 100g, 150g, and 300g packages. The loose tea version in a freshness-preserving bag allows you to measure out exactly the grams of tea you need for your cup or teapot.

Flavored Black Tea

Flavoring adds a new dimension to the basic flavor of tea leaves, which is why infusions that blend different ingredients are increasingly popular. Historically, the idea of ​​flavoring tea originated in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), when tea leaves were combined with a blend of herbs that gave them a more intense aroma. Later, during the Song Dynasty (12th century), tea flavored with jasmine and osmanthus flowers appeared, which absorbed the aroma and preserved it better. While the use of flowers lasted a long time, partly to avoid overpowering the flavor of the tea, over time, various blends of flavored black tea enriched with citrus, among other ingredients, have been developed. From the famous Earl Grey with bergamot zest or essential oil, to Lady Grey with bergamot, lemon zest, and orange zest, to the citrusy additions of grapefruit, mandarin, and delicious orange black tea.

Although it's complex to determine the origins of fruit-infused teas, there are several more or less traditional variations of flavored teas, as well as modern versions with the addition of dried fruit and berries. Ingredients are added to black or green tea bases to add a more spicy and exotic touch, or to provide beneficial nutrients and antioxidants.