Product Overview

Type: Black

Packaging: Bag

Origin: Sri Lankan

Description: Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, has been providing excellent teas since the mid 1800's and is currently one of the largest tea producing countries in the world. Sri Lanka has 6 growing regions: Kandy, Uda Pussellawa, Uva, Ruhuna, Dimbula and Nuwara Eliya. The central highlands of Sri Lanka offer humidity, cooler temperatures and consistent rainfall, all of which provide a favorable environment for high quality teas.

Pekoe, a fine grade of tea, which is made of young tender tea leaves and buds, leaves of this grade are shorter, curly and not much wiry. Has a light golden reddish color liquor and a delicate taste. This tea grade is one of the most popular grades we offer. A premium Ceylon black tea made using the orthodox method that has been used in Sri Lanka for 150 years. The luxurious loose leaf tea imparts a crisp, smooth and characterful flavour.

This luxury Ceylon tea imparts a crisp and smooth liquor with a beautiful aroma. The exceptionally characterful flavour of the brew is synonymous with traditional Ceylon black teas. ‘Pekoe’ is a high-quality black tea made from young leaves, and this stunning blend is produced using leaves from the Maskeliya area of central Sri Lanka. The region is celebrated for using the authentic orthodox style of manufacturing, which has been practised in Sri Lanka for 150 years.

This beautifully rolled and evenly graded tea imparts a superlatively smooth taste.

The quintessential Ceylon tea. This well-balanced, bright tea is a classic thirst-quenching brew. Big, bright, golden leaves give a full-bodied, refreshing cup to be enjoyed at any time of the day. Works well black or with a splash of milk.

Brewing Guide: Brewing the best cup.1 teaspoon per cup. Freshly boiling water, brew your tea for 4 minutes, a good rule of thumb is 3-5 minutes for most black teas (depending on your preference for strength)and enjoy with or without milk.

Ceylon teas are best paired with foods such as breakfast meals (breads, eggs, smoked fish, bacon, etc.), light savory foods, meats, eggs, cream cheese, pastries and fruit, to name a few.