Black Teas

Black Tea- Any variety of Camellia sinensis that undergoes a multi-step process after harvest of withering, rolling, oxidation and firing. Black tea requires a longer or fully oxidized enzyme process to create the character, color, flavor and aroma. The G. S. Haly Co.’s extensive selection of black teas spans many estates across Asia and Africa.

China Origin:

Line #	Name
5001	China Black BOP Origin: Anhui, China Case Weight: 99 lbs Kosher: Yes Black BOP blend primarily used for iced tea, this standard has been the base tea for many flavored and straight teas for over 30 years. Its non-clouding properties and dark red color make this an ideal iced tea or basic "restaurant" tea. The leaf, which is small and clean, has been specially designed for use in commercial iced tea machines.
5002	China Black FOP Origin: Anhui, China Case Weight: 70 lbs Kosher: Yes Black whole leaf blend tea. The dry leaf is dark black, partially open and attractive. With its neutral cup, this tea is ideal as a base for flavored tea. Because this tea does not cloud, it has become the most popular flavored iced tea base.
A	Keemun Hao Ya "A", Congou Origin: Anhui, China Case Weight: 10 lbs Kosher: Yes Congou, pronounced "Kon-goo," is a general name for all non-broken, well-made, black Chinese teas, although many people now use the term for broken teas as well. Due to its superb bouquet, this north China black tea is often referred to as the "burgundy of teas." This full-bodied, sweet liquoring tea produces a dark red cup. Keemun is considered by many to be one of the best China black teas. It makes an excellent "English Breakfast" and is useful for ice tea, in that it does not cloud easily. Its basic character lends itself to aging. Hao Ya “A” is the fanciest Keemun available and recommended as only a self-drinking tea that is to be enjoyed on its own exceptional merits.
B	Keemun Hao Ya "B", Congou Origin: Anhui, China Case Weight: 33 lbs Kosher: Yes This Congou is a fancy Keemun, with roust, high-fired taste.
5021	Keemun, Congou 1st Grade Origin: Anhui, China Case Weight: 10 lbs Kosher: Yes 1st Grade is the highest commercial quality leaf.
5022 igin: Anhui, China Case Weight: 79 lbs Kosher: Yes Quality 1 Keemun Congou is a classic Keemun in all respects with a very uniform, medium-sized wiry leaf.	Keemun, Congou Quality 1 Origin: Anhui, China Case Weight: 79 lbs Kosher: Yes Quality 1 Keemun Congou is a classic Keemun in all respects with a very uniform, medium-sized wiry leaf.
5023	Keemun, Congou Quality 2 Origin: Anhui, China Case Weight: 77 lbs Kosher: Yes Quality 2 Keemun Congou is offers a well-made leaf with a strong cup that provides good quality with a very affordable price.
5042	Yunnan FOP Origin: Yunnan, China Case Weight: 61 lbs Kosher: Yes Yunnan tea is from the province of the same name bordering Vietnam, Laos and Burma. The area is very mountainous and an indigenous area of tea. Tea bushes grown in this area produce a very thick, glossy, broad leaf. Grown elsewhere, the same bush will produce a typical "China Leaf" look, which is narrow, thin and dull in comparison. Teas from Yunnan range from typical black teas to amazingly colorful, "tippy" teas. Most have a "peppery" quality that is distinctively Yunnan. Yunnan teas are relatively new, as far as Chinese production efforts, having only been in commercial production since 1949. It offers a strong brisk cup with spicy overtones and a lovely gold/black colored leaf.
5041	Yunnan Golden Tip Origin: Yunnan, China Case Weight: 10 lbs Kosher: Yes Sweet, spicy rosewoond cup. All gold leaf.
5051	Rose Congou Origin: Guangdong, China Case Weight: 72 lbs Kosher: Yes Scented: Yes Rose Congou is a black whole well-made OP leaf scented in the same manner as Jasmine. It has a heavy, sweet cup with a distinct rose fragrance. The nose of the cup is much stronger than the taste. The rose petals, like Jasmine are merely for decoration. By the time the tea is ready for packing, the petals have lost all of their fragrance to the tea. Unlike Jasmine, fewer petals in the tea do not relate to a higher quality. Rose Congou is shipped directly to the U.S. through the Chinese port of Fuzhou. This is the same port famous for its exports of jasmine tea.
5052	Lychee Congou Origin: Guangdong, China Case Weight: 72 lbs Kosher: Yes Scented: Yes Also has a base of black whole OP leaf and is scented with the essence of the lychee fruit. This tea has a natural, sweet and very aromatic character.
5050	Lapsang Souchong Origin: China Case Weight: 61 lbs Kosher: Yes Scented: Yes This jet black roughly twisted leaf will be a tea you will always remember. This is one of the original scented teas. It is the famous smoked tea of the orient. Burning green pine roots in the final drying process produces the sharp smell and tarry flavor. Although it is shocking to the nose, its flavor is more subtle and reminiscent of pipe tobacco. Often used in Russian Caravan blends. The leaf is long and open; and it provides a mild, smooth yet smoky taste.
5053	Lapsang Souchong, Organic Origin: China Case Weight: 66 lbs Kosher: Yes 100% Organic Scented: Yes This jet black roughly twisted leaf will be a tea you will always remember. This is one of the original scented teas. It is the famous smoked tea of the orient. Burning green pine roots in the final drying process produces the sharp smell and tarry flavor. Although it is shocking to the nose, its flavor is more subtle and reminiscent of pipe tobacco. Often used in Russian Caravan blends. The leaf is long and open; and it provides a mild, smooth yet smoky taste.
8888	Pu-erh, Tuo Cha - 3 grams Origin: China Case Weight: 11 lbs 160 mini tuo cha tea balls per pound, one tea ball per cup

 

Darjeeling, India Origin:

Line #	Name
A1201	Ambootia Estate Fannings Origin: Ambootia, Darjeeling, India Case Weight: 55 lbs Kosher: Yes 100% Organic 100% Darjeeling Fair Trade Optional This tea is cut specifically for bags.
A1100	Ambootia Estate FTGFOP Origin: Ambootia, Darjeeling, India Case Weight: 44 or 73 lbs Kosher: Yes 100% Organic 100% Darjeeling Fair Trade Optional A mellow delicate cup Darjeeling that also has a fancy leaf.
K173672	Puttabong FTGFOP1 1st Flush Origin: Darjeeling, India Case Weight: 10 lbs Kosher: Yes 100% Darjeeling Darjeeling 1st Flush FTGFOP1.
CA203	Soureni Estate FTGFOP1 2nd Flush Origin: Soureni, Darjeeling, India Case Weight: 48.5 lbs Kosher: Yes 100% Darjeeling Classic 2nd flush
CA597F	Ghoom TGFOP Origin: Ghoom, Darjeeling, India Case Weight: 50 lbs Kosher: Yes 100% Darjeeling Classic 2nd flush, aromatic, sweet, grapey, and woodsy.
CC081F	Tiger Hill TGFOP Origin: Tigerhill, Darjeeling, India Case Weight: 50 lbs Kosher: Yes 100% Darjeeling This Darjeeling is full-bodied with a very traditional muscatel, floral character.
CB091	Mirik TGBOP Origin: Mirik, Darjeeling, India Case Weight: 55 lbs Kosher: Yes 100% Darjeeling This Darjeeling has a distinctly sharp, berry character with good color.
3261	Darjeeling TGFOP Decaff Origin: Darjeeling, India Case Weight: 66 lbs 100% Darjeeling CO2 Natural Process This tea is decaffeinated with a natural process that leaves no chemicals, unlike other processes.

 

Assam, India Origin:

Line #	Name
CA598G	Jorhat Estate Blend TGFOP Origin: Jorhat, Assam, India Case Weight: 50 lbs Kosher: Yes This classic Assam offers a heavy and bold cup.
T001793	Satrupa Estate TGFOP Origin: Satrupa, Assam, India Case Weight: 42 lbs Kosher: Yes This Assam is great as part of a blend or by itself provides a bright colored liquor with good body and a full flavor.
TL91	Superior TGFOP Origin: Assam, India Case Weight: 44 lbs Kosher: Yes Traditional Assam character, heavy cup, whole leaf.
555	Kalgar GBOP Origin: Kalgar, Assam, India Case Weight: 55 lbs Kosher: Yes This Assam blend has a medium sized, curled leaf. Makes for a great Irish Breakfast blend.
T001799	Satrupa BOP Origin: Satrupa, Assam, India Case Weight: 53 lbs Kosher: Yes Lighter cup with berry character. Blender.
CC109	Tezpur TGBOP Origin: Assam, India Case Weight: 55 lbs Kosher: Yes Heavy body, tippy, medium size life.
RG509	Ramanugger Estate TGFOP Origin: Ramanugger, Assam, India Case Weight: 55 lbs Kosher: Yes 100% Organic Full-flavored, well-balanced cup with good body.

 

South India Origin:

Line #	Name
6001	Iyerpadi Estate OP Origin: Coimbatore, South India Case Weight: 39 lbs Kosher: Yes 100 Organic Fair Trade Optional This whole leaf tea, has a sweet, mild cup with a slight bite
6002	Iyerpadi Estate BOP Origin: Coimbatore, South India Case Weight: 46 lbs Kosher: Yes 100% Organic Fair Trade Optional Full body with nice, heavy mouth feel
6003	Iyerpadi Estate Fannings Origin: Coimbatore, South India Case Weight: 53 lbs Kosher: Yes 100% Organic Fair Trade Optional Tea bag cut, heavy, balanced cup

 

Origin: Darjeeling & Assam, India
Case Weight: 44 lbs
Kosher: Yes
100% Organic

This makes for a wonderfully classic whole-leaf, high-end quality English Breakfast blen

Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Origin:

Line #	Name
351	Supreme - Pekoe Origin: Uva, Sri Lanka Case Weight: 79 lbs Kosher: Yes The rolled and round curly leaf provides a brew with a heavy body.
352	Chester BOP Origin: Galle, Sri Lanka Case Weight: 110 lbs Kosher: Yes This is a typical low-grown black Ceylon tea. Grown in the southwest Galle district, it can be produced almost year round. The average growing elevation for this tea is 1,000 feet and below. It is labeled a BOP but because of the larger size and slight curl to the leaf. It is technically a pekoe. Being a low grown tea, this blend has good dark liquor and a medium strength cup.
356	Ratnapura OP Origin: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka Case Weight: 68 lbs Kosher: Yes Fancy, long-twisted leaves, falvorful, medium body
3537	Kiruwanaganga BOP Origin: Sri Lanka Case Weight: 99 lbs Kosher: Yes Mid-grown, curly leaf, rich heavy tangy cup
353	Estate Blend OP Origin: Kegalle, Sri Lanka Case Weight: 75 lbs Kosher: Yes This blend grows at an elevation between 1,000 and 2,000 feet. The lower and medium growing elevations give this blend a good balance of weight and flavor. The balanced cup makes this a good English Breakfast or base for flavored hot tea.
354	Englsih Breakfast Pekoe Origin: Sri Lanka Case Weight: 79 lbs Kosher: Yes This is a blend that the British would enjoy for breakfast, a blend of black pekoe leaf. The peak season for this blend is January/February. Like the low grown Assams of India, this tea is grown at approximately 1,000 feet. It has a fancy rolled leaf, and a deep red cup, with a good balance of weight and flavor that holds up to milk.
340	Ruhuna District OP Origin: Ruhuna, Sri Lanka Case Weight: 68 lbs Kosher: Yes This is a black, orange pekoe blend that is produced in the southern growing region known as Ruhuna. Most Ceylon OP's produced today have a very large, bold leaf. The Ruhuna Blend has a smaller, tighter, twisted leaf which brews a nutty tasting cup. This leaf is better suited to the American and European markets. We select teas that grow in the 1,500 to 2,000 foot level in order to produce a self-drinking blend with good body and flavor. This tea can be sold as a Ceylon Orange Pekoe, House English Breakfast or as a blender.
K142580	Kenilworth Estate OP Origin: Sri Lanka Case Weight: 83 lbs Kosher: Yes Classic Ceylon OP, twisted wiry leaf
3719	Ceylon Black OP, Decaff Origin: Sri Lanka Case Weight: 66 lbs CO2, natural process, long twiested leaf

 

Taiwan Origin:

Line #	Name
145	Black BT Origin: Lung Tan, Toa Yuan Hsien, Taiwan Case Weight: 66 lbs Kosher: Yes A flat, flaky leaf with a dark cup and light liquor. This tea has become popular in recent years due to its low caffeine level, which is half that of regular black tea. It is an excellent tea base for heavily scented teas, such as cinnamon orange spice varieties.

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