The history of Black Tea goes back to 1640s when Dutch Traders introduced tea to society patrons in The Hague and it became a fashionable range. Eventually, England came into the picture, and tea became an integral part of their community. Over time, black tea became a national obsession and was enjoyed by all classes of the society from royalty to peasants. Since then, black tea is the most well-known tea in the western parts of the world. Paradoxically, black tea is the least consumed class of tea in China even though it produces it in large quantity and amazing quality. It is also not consumed in Japan, Korea or Taiwan, but is widely consumed as well as produced in India and Sri Lanka. Production of Black Tea: Crafting black tea has always been considered an art because the flavor profile develops quickly. The basic process of producing good quality black tea includes withering, rolling, oxidation and drying. However, the quality and taste of black tea is also determined by the amount of soluble matter in the leaf (chemicals that dissolve during different tea processing stages) that transform during the oxidation process. This transformation creates unique tastes and aromas. Black Tea Recipe: The best thing about making black tea at home is that you don’t need a lot of ingredients. It is less expensive and easy to make.