The invention discloses a dark tea processing method. The dark tea processing method is characterized by comprising the following steps of: (1) picking fresh leaves; (2) withering the fresh leaves; (3) then removing water; (4) then twisting for 20-25 minutes; (5) heating tea bases to increase temperature to 50-60 DEG C, then blanking the tea bases and slightly spreading, and reducing the temperature of the tea bases to 35-40 DEG C, wherein the water content of the tea bases is 60%-65%; (6) lining the tea bases by using reed leaves, cladding, and then covering by using a wet cloth for pile fermentation; and (7) drying by using a drying machine for the first time, drying by using a roasting machine for the second time, drying by using the drying machine for the third time, and spreading for airing after drying every time. The dark tea processed by the dark tea processing method disclosed by the invention has the advantages of uniform and strip-shaped outline, jet-black and lubricating color and luster, golden and bright soup color similar to amber, mellow and sweet flavor, rich fragrance, fruit honey aroma, yellow brown and uniform leaf base, stable quality and drinking safety and is a high-quality loose dark tea with unique style.