Mark T. Wendell Tea CompanyMark T. Wendell Tea Company - Importer and Purveyor of Fine Teas Since 1904

Black Teas

Mark T. Wendell Loose Tea Assortment


Welcome to our selection of Black Teas. To produce black tea, the tea leaves are plucked by hand and then left out in the sun until they are pliable enough to be rolled without the leaf splitting. The leaves are then put into a mechanical tumbler and rolled. This process causes the leaves juices to react with the air and then oxidize. The green leaves turn black and are then fired in huge drying ovens to produce the final product. Black tea is the most common tea consumed in this country and is cultivated in China, India, Sri Lanka, Africa and Indonesia. To add a varying taste to black teas, they are oftentimes flavored with bits of fruit or scented with oils and flower petals. The drying process naturally leaves black tea with more caffeine than other types of tea.
Brewing Tips: Black tea should be made with cold, filtered water that has been brought to a rolling boil (205 degrees F). Using one rounded teaspoon of loose tea or one teabag for each cup required, pour the boiling water over the tea leaves. Black tea should be steeped for 5 minutes. Once the ideal brewing time has been reached, the leaves should be removed to prevent further steeping. It is important to remember that Darjeeling teas require a shorter brewing time and should only be steeped for 3-4 minutes. Black teas yield a vibrant, reddish-brown liquor in the cup.
To view images of our packaging options, individual tea leaf groupings and customer tea reviews, please click the individual tea names below.
Remember, if you are interested in black teas, to also consider our many imported black tea offerings: Boston Harbour Tea, Typhoo, Lifeboat Tea, Williamson Fine Teas, P.G. Tips, and Indar.
1 lb. Tin – $19.95 • Qty:
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1 lb. Refill – $18.95 • Qty:
1/2 lb. Refill – $12.95 • Qty:
25 Tea Bags Box – $$5.75 • Qty:
We have had the pleasure of supplying discriminating tea drinkers with this delicately smoked Lapsang Souchong tea since 1904. This long leaf tea from the island of Formosa has long been a tea connoisseur's favorite. Hu-Kwa gains its distinctive flavor and smoky tang from the pine fires over which it is dried. Distinctive with its smoky flavor and aroma, it produces a deep red liquor and mellow cup when brewed. Hu-Kwa tea is recognized around the world as the benchmark for Formosan Lapsang Souchong tea and has been available exclusively from the Mark T. Wendell Tea Company for almost a century.
1 lb. Tin – $18.50 • Qty:
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1 lb. Refill – $17.50 • Qty:
1/2 lb. Refill – $11.25 • Qty:
Highly regarded by connoisseurs, this tea is produced in the largest growing region in
Northern India, Assam. Its pungent liquor brews to a dark-reddish color, leaving a
full-bodied cup with a malty taste that is truly unique. Assam takes well to milk and sugar.
1 lb. Tin – $17.50 • Qty:
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1 lb. Refill – $16.50 • Qty:
1/2 lb. Refill – $10.50 • Qty:
25 Tea Bags Box – $$5.25 • Qty:
Tea bags are made with strings and tags.
Our whole leaf Ceylon is a strong tea with a full, almost brisk flavor. One of our oldest offerings, Cheericup is a unique blend of seven high and low grown estate teas from the island country of Sri Lanka. When brewed, the bright and sparkling liquor has a sweet and distinct taste that makes for the perfect afternoon tea.
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1 lb. Refill – $15.00 • Qty:
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A full-bodied, yet mellow black tea with a lively bouquet. Keemun is renowned as one of China's finest black teas, superbly crafted with tippy leaves and an aromatic sweetness. When brewed, it produces a dark red cup and makes a great iced tea.
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This rare, long leaf tea gains its distinctive tarry flavor and smoky tang from the pine fires over which it is dried. Rich in taste and smoky aroma, it produces a deep red liquor when brewed. China Lapsang Souchong has a smokier taste and aroma than our Hu-Kwa Formosan Lapsang Souchong tea.
1 lb. Tin – $28.00 • Qty:
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1 lb. Refill – $27.00 • Qty:
1/2 lb. Refill – $16.50 • Qty:
Cultivated in China's Yunnan Province, the birthplace of tea, this black tea has a large leaf with distinctive golden tips. It has some of the best characteristics of traditional China teas as well as teas from India. When brewed, it produces a rich, almost peppery flavor.
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1/4 lb. Tin – $$9.50 • Qty:
 
1 lb. Refill – $21.95 • Qty:
1/2 lb. Refill – $13.50 • Qty:
25 Tea Bags Box – $$6.25 • Qty:
Our pillow tea bags contain no strings or tags.
Our Darjeeling offering is grown in the high-altitude foothills of the Himalayas at the Margarets Hope Estate. Often called the Queen of Indian Teas, the infused leaf has a coppery-red sparkle with a sweet and fruity aroma. Darjeeling is a full-bodied tea that has a unique aftertaste.
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1 lb. Refill – $16.50 • Qty:
1/2 lb. Refill – $10.75 • Qty:
25 Tea Bags Box – $$5.25 • Qty:
Our pillow tea bags contain no strings or tags.
A delicately scented blend of large leaf black teas and oil of Bergamot. Renowned for its fragrance, it is the connoisseur's favorite among scented teas. Earl Grey always makes a delightful afternoon tea.
1 lb. Tin – $16.50 • Qty:
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1 lb. Refill – $15.50 • Qty:
1/2 lb. Refill – $$9.95 • Qty:
25 Tea Bags Box – $$5.25 • Qty:
Our pillow tea bags contain no strings or tags.
Our blend is made of several small leaf teas from India and Ceylon. Its robust, full-flavored taste, makes it a favorite breakfast tea and one of our most popular sellers.
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1/2 lb. Tin – $43.50 • Qty:
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1 lb. Refill – $79.00 • Qty:
1/2 lb. Refill – $42.50 • Qty:
Comprised of the first tender shoots of the newly grown tea plant, First Flush Darjeeling tea is a unique find and is rarely available in this country. We sampled many of Darjeeling's first pickings in 2008 and finally found that the crop from the Margaret's Hope Estate was the best available.

This season's pickings are an attractive mix of green and black with many silver buds; yielding a light gold infusion. The brewed cup has a fresh, green aroma. It finishes with a soft, lush grapey taste
with slight floral overtones.
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A blend of exquisite teas from the islands of Indonesia, this is a favorite of those who love a strong and stimulating flavor in their cup. Indonesia's high altitudes, volcanic soil and tropical climate produce a dark and rich tasting tea that is truly unique.
1 lb. Tin – $17.75 • Qty:
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1 lb. Refill – $16.75 • Qty:
1/2 lb. Refill – $10.95 • Qty:
25 Tea Bags Box – $$5.25 • Qty:
Our pillow tea bags contain no strings or tags.
Our unique blend of small and large leaf Assam teas has been a tea lover's favorite for years. Full-bodied with a brisk, almost malty taste, this strong tea blend is a necessary cup for starting your day.
1 lb. Tin – $21.00 • Qty:
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3 oz. Tin – $$7.95 • Qty:
 
1 lb. Refill – $20.00 • Qty:
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This tea from the island of Formosa was one of Mr. Wendell's personal favorites. It's long, silvery leaf gives an attractive appearance. He referred to it as the burgundy of teas. Its mellow brew is full-bodied with a superb bouquet.
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An exclusive blend of the finest small leaf teas grown on the African continent. Mountain Kenya is an exciting and highly invigorating tea, appropriate for those who like their cup strong.
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An unusual aged tea from China, Pu-erh is made from Yunnan tea that has been stored to age after oxidation. When brewed, Pu-erh yields a dark, full-bodied brew that has a unique damp and earthy taste. Popular in Chinese tea houses with dim-sum meals, pu-erh has long been valued for its medicinal benefits, believed to aid in digestion and reduce cholesteral. Pu-erh retains its flavor through several infusions. This variety has been compressed into small nest shapes, often referred to as tuocha.
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1/4 lb. Tin – $$7.50 • Qty:
 
1 lb. Refill – $15.50 • Qty:
1/2 lb. Refill – $$9.95 • Qty:
25 Tea Bags Box – $$5.25 • Qty:
Our pillow tea bags contain no strings or tags.
Our take on the centuries old tea blend that was so sought after in Russia that special caravans were commissioned to personally deliver it to the Czar. A beguiling blend of black teas that brews into a pleasing cup of tea. Our blend contains no smoky aromas.
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Our special blend of fine Indian, Ceylon and China teas brew to a bright, lively liquor. Full flavored and robust, it is the perfect cup to start your day.
New offering!
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8 oz. Tin – $12.00 • Qty:
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1 lb. Refill – $16.00 • Qty:
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Created over 15 years ago and previously sold under a private label brand, we are pleased to offer this original black tea blend to our customers as our Victorian Afternoon tea blend. This vibrant blend of Indian, Sri Lankan and Formosan teas is further complemented by a slightly smoky character.
It yields a dark, reddish cup with a sparkling liquor when brewed.
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Temporarily out of stock, with an expected arrival date of late-May.
The superbly crafted, tippy leaves of this elegant tea offer a bloom of aromatic sweetness with each cup. Once savored, Keemun's rich flavor is unforgettable. This is arguably the best China black tea.