Black teas are made from tea leaves that have been quickly and heavily oxidized. This gives the leaf and liquor a dark appearance and significantly changes the aroma and flavor - most notably in the strong body of breakfast teas. Chinese gongfu black teas are less concerned with strength and focus on more subtle characteristics.
Fujian black teas are very approachable and under-appreciated in the West. They have a floral-sweet character and are great for Western or traditional style steeping.
