Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon and still referred to as Ceylon in the tea trade, produces principally black, or fully oxidized teas. There are 6 tea growing regions in Ceylon with elevations that range from 1500 feet to a lofty 7000 feet. These variations in altitude produce teas with distinct characteristics associated with the region in which they are grown, from the low grown teas mainly used in blending to the higher grown teas with their excellent brisk, fruity or floral flavor and bright amber cup.
The medium sized black-brownish leaves, of this high grown Ceylon Orange Pekoe Tea, produce a deep amber cup with a brisk, well-rounded, flowery taste. Brew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.
Due to the size of the tea leaf, Ceylon Small Leaf Black Tea brews to a rapid infusion, yielding a deep amber cup with a light, smooth and flowery taste. Brew tea at 212º - steep for 2 minutes.
This small leafed (BOP) tea brews to a bright deep hue with a pronounced aroma and a full rich taste. Coming from the Uva highlands of Sri Lanka this delicious tea can be enjoyed "as is" or with the addition of milk and/or sugar. Limited supply.
This well-known estate sits in the foothills of Sri Lanka’s western slopes, among lush green highlands and majestic waterfalls. The Kenilworth estate has gained worldwide fame for producing high quality teas. The long, wiry, black leaves of Ceylon Kenilworth Estate produce a deep amber cup with an excellent body and a slightly sweet taste. Brew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.
Located in the western area of Sri Lanka, in the mountainous region of Nuwara Eliya, this tea estate looks down onto the clouds. Local lore says that there is a cliff on the estate where lovers would leap off if they were forbidden to marry, hence the name Lover’s Leap. The large, black twisted leaves from this garden brew to a light amber cup with a forest aroma and a smooth and mellow taste. Brew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.
St. James Estate (Grade OP) Tea was the overall winner of high grown Sri Lankan tea in the Ceylon Specialty Tea of the Year 2008 Competion held on June 1st at the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. The teas had been pre-selected from hundreds of entries received by the Sri Lanka Tea Board. Together with the Specialty Tea Institute, the tea board sponsored this event at which a panel of judges evaluated and tasted teas from the seven major regions in Sri Lanka – Dimbula, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ruhuna, Sabaragamuwa, Uda Pussellawa, and Uva. The 1st U.S. Auction of Sri Lankan teas followed the judging. Because of its location on the eastern slopes of the central hills, the Uva region produces tea with flavor that is one of the most sought-after teas in the world. The tea is grown in unparalleled natural beauty with dramatic climatic changes throughout the year. This St. James Estate Tea is an exclusive limited edition only available through named tea companies in cooperation with TEA A MAGAZINE who was the winning bidder for this fabulous tea. Seventy-five percent of the profits will be donated to the Sri Lankan Tsunami Relief and the American Red Cross to assist those in the United States affected by disasters. This high grown tea has a fresh aroma, a smooth, sweet, fruity taste and brews to a brilliant amber cup. With approximately 200 cups/lb you can enjoy this tea for $2.00/cup!
