While black tea is widely consumed, "Ceylon black tea" is actually a specific type of black tea, named after its place of origin, Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon). Here are the differences between them:

1. **Black Tea:** **General Category:** Black Tea

   - **General category:** Black tea is a type of tea that is made by processing and fermentation.

   - **Origin:** Black tea can come from a variety of countries and regions, including China, India, Sri Lanka, and more.

   - **Characteristics:** Black tea undergoes a fermentation process during production, where the tea leaves are twisted, oxidized and dried to produce its characteristic reddish-brown tea broth.

2. **Ceylon Black Tea:**

   - **Origin:** Ceylon black tea refers to black tea from Sri Lanka.

   - **Tea Characteristics:** Ceylon black tea usually has a specific taste and character, and its tea is usually softer and fresher with a certain characteristic aroma and flavor.

   - **Quality:** Sri Lanka has a reputation for producing high quality black teas and its plantations offer a wide range of different qualities and flavors.

In general, black tea is a category, and Ceylon black tea is a black tea of a specific origin. While all Ceylon black tea is black tea, not all black tea is Ceylon black tea from Sri Lanka. Consumers can choose the right black tea for them based on taste, aroma and personal preference.

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