Black Currant Tea

Black currant tea in a white cup above loose black tea leaves, showcasing a rich amber color. Tin of 20 sachets included.
Black Currant Tea by Harney & Sons in a tin, with a cup of brewed tea and fresh fruit on a decorative tray.
Open Black Currant 4 oz loose tea tin showing the leaf, beside a teacup and a blue teapot on a marble counter.
Harney & Sons Fine Teas- Black Currant- Black and Gold Bag of 50 Sachets
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Black Currant Tea by Harney & Sons in a 1 lb black pouch with gold accents and a tear-off top.
Black Currant Tea tin by Harney & Sons, featuring a sleek black design and elegant label, 4 oz size.
Harney & Sons Black Currant Tea packaging, featuring a blue bag with a gold label and tear tab.
Harney & Sons Fine Teas- Black Currant Fresh Brew Iced Tea- Bulk Box of 50 pouches- Brown with Brewing Suggestions
Harney & Sons Black Currant Iced Tea packaging, featuring vibrant purple design and 15 tea bags for refreshing drinks.
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Black Currant Tea

Our first flavored tea, created by our founder, John Harney.
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Description

Black Currant was John Harney's first flavored tea. You'll enjoy its "big" flavor of fruit and berries. This medium-bodied tea has become a traditional favorite in fine restaurants all over America. Delicious, served hot or iced.

Please note: The Box of 50 pouches makes double the amount of tea. Each pouch yields 1 gallon. 

Brewing at a Glance
  • Caffeine: Caffeinated
  • Water Temperature: 212°F
  • Steep Time: 5 minutes
  • Flavor Notes: The currants in this tea give it a wonderful fruity flavor.

Mike's Rating
2 Briskness
2 Body
4 Aroma
 Details: Our founder, John Harney, learned about tea from his mentor, Stanley Mason. Stanley, an old-school British tea man, only wanted black teas and traditional blends. However, one day, when Stanley was not looking, John made this delicious fruity blend.
 Dry Leaves: Chinese black tea is the base of this flavored tea. The leaves are dark and blended with currants.
 Liquor: Black Currant brews a medium brown.
 Aroma: This tea has the rich, fruity aroma of black currants.
 Flavors: The currants in this tea give it a wonderful fruity flavor.
 Caffeine Level: Caffeinated
 Body: Medium-bodied
 Brewing Time: 5 minutes
 Brewing Temp: 212º

Ingredients
Black tea, currant pieces, natural black currant flavor.

FAQ

What's the story behind Black Currant?

It was John Harney's first flavored tea. His mentor, Stanley Mason, was an old-school British tea man who wanted only black teas and traditional blends. One day, when Stanley wasn't looking, John made this fruity blend. It has since become a traditional favorite in fine restaurants all over America.

What does it taste like?

A big flavor of fruit and berries from the currants, with a rich, fruity black currant aroma. It's medium-bodied and brews medium brown.

What's in it?

Black tea, currant pieces, and natural black currant flavor.

Does it have caffeine?

Yes. It's a black tea, so it has caffeine.

Can I make it iced?

Yes, it's delicious hot or iced. For iced tea by the batch, our Iced Tea Pouches each brew 1 gallon. They come in a Bag of 15 or a Box of 50.

What sizes does it come in?

Sachets in a Bag of 25 or a Bag of 50, loose in a 4 oz. tin, a 1 lb. bag, or a sample size, and the Iced Tea Pouches.

Packaging Types

Loose Tea: Bulk whole or broken leaves

Tea Bags: Finely cut tea in paper bags

Sachets: Whole-leaf tea in mesh bags

Tea Pods: Single-serve pods for Keurig® brewers

Iced Tea Pouches: Large bags for batches of iced tea

Packaging Types

Loose Tea: Bulk whole or broken leaves

Tea Bags: Finely cut tea in paper bags

Sachets: Whole-leaf tea in mesh bags

Tea Pods: Single-serve pods for Keurig® brewers

Iced Tea Pouches: Large bags for batches of iced tea