Tasting Notes: smooth and balanced

Description:  A medium-bodied Ceylon black tea that has notes of mineral and cedar wood balanced with a hint of cinnamon and subtle apricot.  A classic orange pekoe black tea that is refined and satisfying. Smooth punches of flavor linger in each sip.  A versatile black tea that is wonderful for any time of day.  It can be a breakfast tea with milk and sugar, or a refreshing afternoon tea sipped straight up.

A characteristic orange pekoe grade Ceylon black tea with a long wiry leaf that brews up an amber infusion. The infusion delights with its round and pleasant bouquet. This balanced black tea is one of our most favorite affordable everyday black teas.

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. This particular Ceylon comes from the Bogawantalwa Valley in the Dimbula region in Western Sri Lanka. This fertile plantation, which is located at an altitude of between 3,300 and 4,500 feet, is known for their high-quality black tea that are produced in the classic Ceylon style. The Dimbula District is a distinctive part of Sri Lanka’s foremost recognized tea growing region, The Hill Country, and its location within the Bogawantalwa Valley is known as “The Golden Valley” which was one of the first areas to be planted with tea plants in the late 19th century.

Ingredients: Ceylon black tea from the Dimbula District in Sri Lanka in OP grade (orange pekoe)

Steep Directions: steep 1 heaping teaspoon of tea per 8 oz boiling water, 205-212°F, for 3-5 minutes