The Importance of Balance in Black Tea Composition

“Everything needs to be clearly defined, quantified, and qualified to distinguish what is what, its responsibility, and its mission. Tea also needs this clarity.

A cup of black tea that is overwhelmingly bitter and astringent is a failure because it contains too few amino acids and sugars, and too much tannin and caffeine. The ability to soothe the nerves, stimulate digestion, and deepen sleep will be lost because tannin and caffeine are both neuro-inhibitors that keep people alert, and tannin in particular causes digestive issues in the intestines.”