Black Tea Bags
The same single origin teas from our loose leaf black teas but now in biodegradable tea bags. Spacious enough for whole leaves to fully unfurl, each bag unlocks the deep complexity you'd expect from the world's finest gardens: from the rich, malty teas of Assam to the darker, more brooding notes of Ceylon. The full JING experience, whenever the moment calls for it.
JING Remarkable Discovery Caddy - Explorer Design
£35.00
JING Remarkable Discovery Caddy - Leaves & Buds Design
£35.00
Tea Bag Selection Box
£15.50
Black Tea Bags Frequently Asked Questions
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Does black tea have caffeine, and how much?
Yes, black tea is fully oxidised and generally sits among the higher-caffeine true teas, though the amount still depends on leaf quantity, water temperature and infusing time. Our guide to caffeine across tea types ranks the main styles side by side. For a naturally caffeine-free alternative, our herbal tea bags are worth exploring. -
How do you make a good cup of black tea with a tea bag?
Use freshly boiled water and infuse for three to five minutes, adjusting to taste, black tea's robust character makes it fairly forgiving compared with greener, more delicate teas. Our infusing guide covers timing for every style. JING's black tea bags hold the same whole-leaf teas as our loose-leaf black tea range, so there's real depth to draw out. -
What are the benefits of black tea?
Black tea's appeal is as much about ritual and character as anything else, its bold, malty depth has made it the backbone of everyday tea drinking from Assam to Ceylon. Our guide to Indian tea explores the growing regions behind that character in more depth. As with any tea, we'd rather talk flavour and provenance than make sweeping wellness claims. -
How does the caffeine in black tea compare to coffee?
Coffee generally contains more caffeine per cup than black tea, though a strongly infused cup can come closer than people expect, depending on leaf quantity and infusion time. Different types of black tea vary in strength too, an Assam will typically feel bolder in the cup than a lighter Ceylon or Darjeeling.