What Color is Black Tea Supposed to Be?
                                
                                
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                                Black tea is known as 'red tea' (hong cha) in China because of its reddish-colored brew. So, what color is black tea supposed to be for a perfect cup? The answer isn't a single shade, but a spectrum of hues influenced by the leaf's origin and preparation.