Find Your Scent: What Does Black Tea Smell Like?

Although you might be familiar with black tea as a beverage, you might be a bit surprised to find it included in fragrances as you search for your signature scent. 

In this guide, we’re going to break down exactly what black tea is, what it smells like, a few scents that pair well with it, and the Snif fragrances that utilize this earthy, warm scent. 

What Is Black Tea?

Before we dive into the scents, it’s important to consider what black tea is and where it comes from. 

Black tea is a tea made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Unlike other types of tea, the leaves used to make black tea are fully oxidized. This gives black tea leaves their distinctive, dark color and strong flavor. 

Usually, black tea has a stronger flavor than green and white tea. That said, there are many different types of black tea that make up this tea family — some of the most popular types of black tea are assam, darjeeling, and ceylon tea. 

What Does Black Tea Smell Like?

Now that you know what black tea is and what differentiates it from other types of tea, it’s time to dive into the smells. The most important notes to keep in mind when you’re trying to imagine the smell of black tea are earthy and floral tones. 

Earthy

Black tea has an undeniably earthy smell that gives fragrances a grounded vibe when it’s a star ingredient. The warmth of the black tea smell also makes it an undeniably comforting smell that will remind you of a freshly brewed cup of black tea on a cold winter morning. 

Subtly Floral

Along with its earthy warmth, black tea also has a slightly floral edge. For this reason, it pairs well with other floral scents as well as citrusy and woody smells. 

What Scents Pair Well With Black Tea?

Speaking of pairing, it’s time to take a close look at the scents black tea blends well with. When it comes to combining scents with black tea, we have three top contenders: bergamot, cedarwood, and lavender. 

Bergamot

Bergamot has a bright, citrusy smell that’s reminiscent of lemon but with a noticeably tart edge. We know that black tea and bergamot are a match made in heaven because they’re two of the main ingredients in Earl Grey… and two of the main notes in our mystical tea fragrance, Golden Ticket.

Cedarwood

Another smell that’s irresistible when paired with black tea is cedarwood. Woody and warm with undertones of balsamic, cedarwood and black tea make for a rich, earthy duo that takes center stage in our Instant Karma candle.

Lavender

Last but definitely not least, black tea also pairs well with lavender, one of the most relaxing floral scents, for a soothing and grounding scent experience. 

Your New Favorite

As you search for your new favorite smells, don’t underestimate black tea. This warm, earthy scents can transport you to a place of total relaxation if you let it. 

Sources:

Examination of the influence of cedar fragrance on cognitive function and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in Alzheimer type dementia | NIH

Lavender and the Nervous System | NIH