Culinary Teas Black Tea Pressed Hearts

Culinary's Black Tea Pressed Hearts are hand-compressed Broken Orange Pekoe from Yunnan Province, delivering bold, wine-like depth with every steep. These artfully shaped hearts gently unfurl during brewing, releasing rich aromatics and a full-bodied flavor packed with the natural caffeine boost that makes black tea a favorite for morning energy and afternoon focus.

Each heart is a striking visual addition to your tea ritual—delicate in appearance yet robust enough to steep multiple times. The medium caffeine content provides sustained alertness without heaviness, making this blend equally satisfying hot or chilled.

Why You'll Love This Culinary Blend

• Hand-Pressed Hearts: Beautiful presentation that transforms as it steeps, turning compressed leaves into a silky, aromatic infusion
• Yunnan Black Tea Quality: Deep, wine-like notes with subtle complexity—no blending or additives
• Natural Caffeine Boost: Medium caffeine levels deliver noticeable energy without the jitters
• Multiple Infusions: Each heart re-steeps beautifully 2–3 times, giving you exceptional value
• Versatile Enjoyment: Works equally well on its own or paired with simple sweeteners

Frequently Asked Questions

• How much caffeine does Culinary Teas Black Tea Pressed Hearts contain?
  This black tea delivers medium caffeine levels—approximately 40–70 mg per 8 oz cup, depending on steep time and water temperature. It's a balanced option that provides sustained alertness without heaviness.
• Is black tea good for you?
  Black tea is rich in antioxidants and traditionally valued for supporting heart health, energy, and mental clarity. This blend offers all the natural benefits of quality black tea in an elegant, visually memorable form.
• How do I brew these pressed hearts?
  Use water between 195–212°F and steep for 3–5 minutes. Watch the hearts gently break apart as they release their color and flavor. Each heart typically re-steeps 2–3 times, with each infusion revealing subtle new notes.

Specifications:

• Type: Broken Orange Pekoe (B.O.P.) black tea
• Origin: Yunnan Province, China
• Processing: Hand-compressed hearts
• Flavor Profile: Deep, wine-like with hints of dried fruit
• Caffeine Level: Medium
• Steep Time: 3–5 minutes
• Water Temperature: 195–212°F
• Infusions: 2–3 per heart

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