Introduction To The Best Black Tea in India India is the largest producer and consumer of black tea in the world. All four varieties of tea (green, black, oolong, and white tea) come from the same evergreen plant named Camellia Sinensis. The differences among tea varieties result from the way tea manufacturers process the leaves. What is Black Tea? The best Black tea is a fully oxidized tea, unlike green tea which is not oxidized. The processing of this tea involves the additional step of aeration, followed by the withering of leaves for several hours to oxidize the flavonoids. This darkens the color of leaves from green to dark brownish â?? and also gives a distinctive flavor. If you like the flavor of black tea, you can consume it in a variety of ways. In India, people normally add milk and sugar, as well as herbs such as ginger, mulethi, tulsi (holy basil), cinnamon, cardamom, lemongrass, etc to get the best black tea flavor. Why Do People Drink It? Tea is the second most widely consumed beverage in the world after water. And among all tea varieties, black tea is the most widely consumed. Most people drink it (usually hot) for taste, alertness, and energy. Best Black tea contains caffeine and theophylline, both of which can speed up your heart rate and make you feel more alert. There is good scientific evidence to show that drinking tea is good for health. It not only lowers blood pressure but also increases your immunity and protects the heart, helping prevent obesity and tooth decay (among other things).