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Caramel Black

Scented black blend, from Blend, UK.

Scented and blended tea

Caramel Black is strongest on caramel, sweetness and smoothness. Typical tasting words: caramel, toffee, brown sugar, malt, butterscotch. A classic confectionery-inspired scented blend developed by European blenders seeking to recreate dessert profiles. Widely consumed in the afternoon or after meals as a sweet substitute for dessert, often complemented by milk.

Also known as Toffee Black Tea and Caramel Tea.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness4bitterness1astringency2umami0brightness1body3smoothness4aroma intensity4finish length3

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral0fruity0vegetal0marine0nutty1toasty2malty3honey2spicy0woody1earthy0smoky0creamy2citrus0stone fruit0tropical0cocoa1caramel5

Facts

Origin: Blend, UK
Plant: Camellia sinensis with caramel flavouring
Harvest
Elevation: mixed
Oxidation: 85 to 100%
Roast: unroasted
Leaf: broken
Price band: affordable
Availability: common
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 4 of 5
L-theanine: low

Made by: withering, then rolling, then oxidation, then drying, then flavouring.

Caffeine

A cup of Caramel Black carries a typical estimate of 45 mg of caffeine, within a range of 35 to 60 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	3 g	95 to 100 °C	3 min, 4 min
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	8 to 12 hours

Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

morning
afternoon
afternoon
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relaxing

Pairs with pastry, scones_cakes, sweets and dessert. Milk: yes. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.