Black tea is the most popular type of tea in the world. From English Breakfast and Earl Grey to Masala Chai and countless other blends, black tea serves as the classic foundation for so many of our favorite brews. You deserve to try the very best of the best, so we narrowed down this must-sip list of the best black teas as rated by Sips by’s 700,000 members.
Sips by is a personalized tea discovery subscription. Each month, we match tea drinkers across the U.S. with delicious teas from over 150 global tea brands that we’re sure they’ll love. Members receive 4 teas chosen just for them in every box. Learn more about our tea subscription service.
BEST BLACK TEA
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Lavender Earl Grey
Sips by Rainy Day Tea Co
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Earl Grey
Sips by Sarjesa
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Peach Blossom Black Tea
Sips by Biron Teas
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Black Metallic
Sips by August Uncommon
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Spiced Pear
Sips by Davidson's Organic Teas
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Glimmering Dusk
Sips by Magic Moon
Lavender Earl Grey
Sips by Rainy Day Tea Co
Why you’ll love this tea
Even when skies are gloomy, this special lavender Earl Grey blend has an enticing floral aroma guaranteed to brighten your day. Brew up a cup of this unique twist on a classic blend and read as you watch raindrops roll down your window.
Why you’ll love this brand
Teas to brighten rainy days and cozy blends for curling up with - we'll sip to that.
Shop NowEarl Grey
Sips by Sarjesa
Why you’ll love this tea
This beautiful blend of black tea and bergamot oil with hints of cornflower and the floral fragrance of lavender is perfect for a cold and rainy day. Mountain Mist will remind you to slow down and appreciate the small things. After all, even the flowers need rain to grow.
Why you’ll love this brand
Sarjesa Inc. is a socially-focused tea company, supporting local violence prevention programming for women in crisis through the sale of high-quality tea. With a focus on flavor, their blends are intentionally crafted in conversation with the land around them, made with a combination of Canadian grown and international ingredients.
Shop NowPeach Blossom Black Tea
Sips by Biron Teas
Why you’ll love this tea
This fruity black tea is a welcomed addition to any tea lover’s tea chest. With rose petals and peach pieces, the peach aroma is comparable to a Georgia summer day.
Why you’ll love this brand
Based in Macon, GA, Biron Teas knows that to be your best you have to function from a balanced state of being. Their specialty wellness teas strive to achieve this equilibrium, while awakening the spirit to the small sweet moments in life. Make your day magical with Biron Teas.
Shop NowBlack Metallic
Sips by August Uncommon
Why you’ll love this tea
The aroma of darkly seductive violet flowers fills the air. In the first sip purple flowers meet dark elderberry and ripe blackberry. This is a magical black, oolong, and smoked tea blend with rich floral and black berry notes. Berry flavors are deepened by slatey tannins. A faint smokiness lingers in the finish, reminiscent of far-off incense and candle smoke from the smoked lapsang souchong tea. A touch of milk softens the tannins and brightens the berry and floral flavors. An elegant tea for afternoon or with a special dessert. A tea for lovers of violet, dark berries, and incense.
Why you’ll love this brand
From dark and boozy, to bright and dreamy, August is like no tea you’ve ever tasted. Our tea is wild, intense, and radically different. Only Original Blends. Does the world really need another Earl Grey? We were bored of drinking the same old tea every day, so we made our own. Bold, Intense Flavor. Like a great cocktail, our tea leaves a lasting impression. The Best Ingredients. It's easy to see why our tea is better. Our ingredients are top-notch.
Shop NowSpiced Pear
Sips by Davidson's Organic Teas
Why you’ll love this tea
Spiced Pear is a top rated black tea that combines the sweet essence of pear with aromatic spices and a base of organic black tea. It's a full-bodied black tea brew with nuances of freshly-baked pear pie.
Why you’ll love this brand
Based in Reno, Nevada for over 40 years, Davidson's Organic Teas is a third-generation, farm-to-cup tea company that prides itself on offering healthful, organic, high quality teas, herbs and spices. The family-owned company operates nearly a dozen bio-dynamic, organic tea gardens in Darjeeling, India. That means that Davidson's grows, imports, blends, and packages their own tea.
Shop NowGlimmering Dusk
Sips by Magic Moon
Why you’ll love this tea
Be bewitched by this caramel black tea elixir mixed with a mysterious moon glitter. Spelled to energize and delight, this caffeinated tea unleashes a touch of magic when brewed with its hypnotic golden glimmer swirling in the darkening dusk of your cup.
Why you’ll love this brand
Spelled to raise your spirits, Magic Moon tea elixirs add a cup of enchantment to your daily rituals with spellbinding sips and bewitching brews. These mystical tea blends will nourish you through every phase of the moon.
Shop NowSHOP BEST BLACK TEAS
Discover the best black teas as rated by Sips by's 700,000 tea-loving Members. From loose leaf black tea to bagged black tea, flavored black tea to unflavored black tea, these are the best black teas from different tea brands around the world. Find your favorite black tea, from earl grey to English breakfast to chai to Darjeeling and Assam, with the caffeine you need to jump start your day. No matter the type of black tea you're searching for, Sips by has options you'll love, whether you drink your black tea with lemon or with milk.
Interested in trying these teas and others? Subscribers receive 4 teas chosen just for them in every box. Learn more about our tea subscription box or explore the loose leaf tea shop.
About Sips by: We’re a female-founded and led startup that makes discovering tea fun, personalized, and affordable. The Sips by Box is the only multi-brand, personalized tea subscription box. Each month, we match tea drinkers across the U.S. with delicious teas from over 150 global tea brands that we’re sure they’ll love. Based out of Austin, Texas, we are adept at savoring a hot mug even when it’s seasonally inappropriate.