Black tea is one of the most popular teas in the world. This is used most commonly in making iced tea and English tea. It is a variety of tea that is more oxidized than the oolong, green, and white varieties. All the varieties are made from leaves of Camellia sinensis, but the Black tea is generally stronger in flavor and contains more caffeine than the less oxidized teas.
Plain black tea without sweeteners or additives possess negligible quantities of calories, protein, sodium, and fat. Some flavored tea with different herbs added may have less than 1 gram of carbohydrates. All the black are rich in polyphenols, which are a type of antioxidant. |
