This type of tea is made using traditional methods of production, including withering, rolling, and fermenting the tea leaves. It has a strong, full-bodied flavor and is often used as a base for flavored teas. Also black teas produced with this method are being graded into a lot of grades, depending on the region they’re being manufactured.
CTC (crush, tear, curl) Ceylon black tea
This type of tea is made using a machine that crushes, tears, and curls the tea leaves to release the enzymes that will be used in the fermentation process. It has a strong, bold flavor and is often used in tea bags and blends. These teas are being graded into few CTC grades.
