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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.