Black tea
What is Black tea?
Black tea is a type of tea derived from the Camellia sinensis plant. It is fully oxidised during processing, which gives it a darker colour and a more robust flavour compared to green or white teas. Black tea is grown in various regions worldwide, including India, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and China.
Is Black tea vegan?
Black tea is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Black tea a major allergen?
Black tea is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Black tea used for?
Black tea is primarily consumed as a beverage, either hot or cold, and is often enjoyed on its own or with milk, sugar, or lemon.
Is Black tea safe?
Black tea is not a food additive and is not listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Black tea is primarily consumed as a beverage, either hot or cold, and is often enjoyed on its own or with milk, sugar, or lemon. In food manufacturing, it can be used as a flavouring agent in baked goods, desserts, and confectionery, or as a base for ready-to-drink tea products.
Health notes
Black tea is not a food additive and is not listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. It contains naturally occurring compounds such as polyphenols, including flavonoids, which are antioxidants. Some research suggests potential benefits associated with regular consumption of black tea, such as supporting cardiovascular health, though evidence is mixed and more research is needed.
Allergen info
Black tea is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is not derived from any of these allergens. Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Black tea
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