Martin Yan - BLACK TEA

"The more you understand the ingredients, the better cook you will become."
-Martin Yan

These are common ingredients found in local cuisine. You can find these ingredients readily available in your local supermarket.

BLACK TEA

Fermented black tea is dark in color, with a strong pungent aroma. It is allowed to ferment in the hot, humid air before roasting, giving it a deep, full-bodied flavor. Black tea has many uses it serves beyond a simple drink or cooking ingredient, it acts as a stimulant and a digestive; even as an eye wash! You can enjoy black tea when you are feeling tired and drained; it will re-energize you and give you a pick-me-up.

While green tea usually loses its flavor within a year, black tea preserves its flavor for several years. Store black tea in a cool, dry place.