Black Tea Bag

Black tea bags are small paper sachets filled with finely cut black tea leaves. They steep quickly to produce a robust, tannic, brisk cup with a coppery hue; the fine cut extracts fast but can turn astringent if oversteeped. Common uses include hot or iced tea, milk tea, and quick infusions for broths or syrups. Typically sold as string-and-tag or pillow-style bags.\n\nBlack tea originated in China and spread via trade to India, Sri Lanka, and later East Africa, where plantation cultivation expanded. Tea bags popularized portioned brewing in the 20th century and are now standard in retail and foodservice.