portions sampler - black teas

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portions sampler - black

12 x 1-cup samples

"Discover Black Teas" Portions Sampler is the easiest way to explore our full range of black teas before committing to a larger size. Twelve of our best-selling black teas, each perfectly pre-measured for one 12oz cup - one portion per tea, no weighing required. Twelve distinct cups of tea for $9. This set includes:

assam melody - Rich aroma, starchy sweetness of roasted plantains, notes of molasses and dates in the flavor. [High caffeine]

lapsang souchong - Savory and smoky, yet slightly cool and menthol with a golden-coppery liquor. [High caffeine]

yunnan jig - Rich and savory flavor, earthy, spicy and soft, smooth cocoa mouthfeel and finish. [High caffeine]

ceylon sonata - Fresh, bright, citrusy aroma balanced with sweet juicy notes of mandarin peel or grapefruit. [High caffeine]

darjeeling sungma summer - Aromatic and floral with white grape and sugary squash notes, plush with warm spice. [High caffeine]

spring darjeeling - Bright floral bouquet and delicate crispness, abundant fresh spring flavor. [High caffeine]

golden monkey - Sweet and aromatic: savory roasted apples, cocoa, and spice notes. Rich texture and smooth, soft mouthfeel. [High caffeine]

english breakfast - A slightly smoky flavor and balanced astringency, with a honeyed aroma. [High caffeine]

irish breakfast - A seamless blend of bright, citrusy Ceylon with malty, pungent Assam. [High caffeine]

pu-erh dante - An aged, fermented tea with a slight sweetness of figs or dates and a clean, damp earthy aroma. [High caffeine]

yunnan noir - Savory and winey on the palate, smooth fruity astringency, cinnamon bark, and nutmeg finish. A very textured cup of tea. [High caffeine]

scottish breakfast - Richly blended with Assam, Keemun, Yunnan, and Sri Lankan full-leaf teas. [High caffeine]

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assam melody

Rich aroma, starchy sweetness of roasted plantains, notes of molasses and dates in the flavor.

ceylon sonata

Fresh, bright, citrusy aroma balanced with sweet juicy notes of mandarin peel or grapefruit.

darjeeling sungma summer

Aromatic and floral with white grape and sugary squash notes, plush with warm spice.

english breakfast

A slightly smoky flavor and balanced astringency, with a honeyed aroma.

golden monkey

Sweet and aromatic: savory roasted apples, cocoa, and spice notes. Rich texture and smooth, soft mouthfeel.

irish breakfast

A seamless blend of bright, citrusy Ceylon with malty, pungent Assam.

lapsang souchong

Savory and smoky, yet slightly cool and menthol with a golden-coppery liquor.

pu-erh dante

An aged, fermented tea with a slight sweetness of figs or dates and a clean, damp earthy aroma.

scottish breakfast

Richly blended with Assam, Keemun, Yunnan, and Sri Lankan full-leaf teas.

spring darjeeling

Bright floral bouquet and delicate crispness, abundant fresh spring flavor.

yunnan jig

Rich and savory flavor, earthy, spicy and soft, smooth cocoa mouthfeel and finish.

yunnan noir

Savory and winey on the palate, smooth fruity astringency, cinnamon bark, and nutmeg finish. A very textured cup of tea.

Questions And Answers

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what is packaging

Asked by Richard Feldman on Jun 19th, 2020

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Hello Richard! Each portion is in the same packaging that we use for all of our teas, just smaller and perfectly portioned for each serving.

Answered by Adagio Teas on Jun 23rd, 2020

How much water do you use with each sample?

Asked by Adagio customer on Mar 10th, 2023

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Hello there! We recommend 8oz of water with our portions.

Answered by Adagio Teas on Mar 13th, 2023

How many cups can you make with each sample?

Asked by Shannon Roehrig on Nov 16th, 2023

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Hello Shannon! Each portion is designed to make one cup of tea.

Answered by Adagio Teas on Nov 22nd, 2023

How many teaspoons per packet?

Asked by Varun Shankar on Aug 9th, 2025

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Hello! Each portion is pre-measured to make one cup of tea, no teaspoons required! We recommend 8-10oz of water to steep.

Answered by Adagio Teas on Aug 11th, 2025

Are these black tea sampler caffeine free?

Asked by Dorothy DeShazo on Sep 2nd, 2025

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Hello Dorothy! Black tea contains a high amount of caffeine. Try our Herbal or Rooibos samplers instead.

Answered by Adagio Teas on Sep 3rd, 2025

Are these loose or in bags?

Asked by Jon Reich on Jan 20th, 2026

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Hello Jon! This set makes it easy to try twelve of our best selling teas, each perfectly pre-measured for a convenient loose leaf tea experience.

Answered by Adagio Teas on Jan 21st, 2026

what is portion

Asked by Witold Mysliwiec on Jan 24th, 2026

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Hello! Portions are pre-measured loose tea equal to 1 serving.

Answered by Adagio Teas on Jan 27th, 2026

What Is a Black Tea Sampler?

A black tea sampler is a curated set of black tea samples - small, pre-measured portions of multiple black teas in a single purchase, designed for buyers who want to explore the range of what black tea can taste like before choosing a larger quantity of any single tea. Adagio's Black Tea Sampler includes twelve of the best-selling black teas in the collection, each pre-measured for one 8oz cup: one sample of each tea, ready to steep without measuring. All twelve for $9.

The twelve teas in this black tea sample set cover the full spectrum of the black tea world: Indian black teas (Assam Melody, Darjeeling Sungma Summer, Spring Darjeeling, Golden Monkey), Chinese black teas (Yunnan Jig, Lapsang Souchong, Pu-Erh Dante), Sri Lankan Ceylon (Ceylon Sonata), classic breakfast blends (English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, Scottish Breakfast), and Earl Grey. No other format offers this breadth for $9.

Why Buy Black Tea Samples Instead of Full-Size?

Black tea is one of the most diverse tea categories in the world - Assam is malty and bold, Darjeeling is floral and delicate, Lapsang Souchong is smoky, Golden Monkey is sweet and roasted-apple, Pu-Erh is earthy and aged. Buying a 3oz pouch of each to discover your preference costs over $100 and fills your pantry with teas you may not finish. The Black Tea Sampler costs $9 and tells you in twelve cups which two or three teas deserve a full-size purchase.

What's in the Black Tea Sampler: All 12 Teas

Assam Melody - rich, starchy sweetness of roasted plantains, molasses and dates
Lapsang Souchong - savory and smoky, cool menthol quality, golden-coppery liquor
Yunnan Jig - rich and savory, earthy, smooth cocoa mouthfeel and finish
Ceylon Sonata - fresh, bright, citrusy, mandarin peel or grapefruit notes
Darjeeling Sungma Summer - aromatic and floral, white grape and sugary squash, warm spice
Spring Darjeeling - bright floral bouquet, delicate crispness, abundant fresh spring flavour
Golden Monkey - sweet and aromatic, roasted apples, cocoa and spice, smooth mouthfeel
English Breakfast - slightly smoky, balanced astringency, honeyed aroma
Irish Breakfast - bright citrusy Ceylon blended with malty pungent Assam
Pu-Erh Dante - aged fermented tea, slight sweetness of figs or dates, clean earthy aroma
Scottish Breakfast - richly blended with Assam, Keemun, Yunnan
Earl Grey (or another black tea) - bergamot-scented, classic, aromatic

Black Tea Samples as a Gift

The Black Tea Sampler is the most practical black tea gift available: $9 for twelve teas, zero commitment, the full range of the black tea world in a single box. For a recipient who drinks black tea but always buys the same one, this is the gift that expands what they know black tea can taste like. Scored 98 from 385 customers - the highest-scoring sampler in the Adagio collection.

Buy Black Tea Samples Online

Order the Black Tea Sampler online - 12 pre-measured black tea samples covering Assam, Darjeeling, Ceylon, Chinese black teas, breakfast blends, and Earl Grey. Scored 98, 385 reviews. $9. Free shipping on qualifying orders. Delivered from Adagio's New Jersey warehouse within one business day.