Ceylon Tea
Also known as Ceylon, Sri Lankan Tea
Black tea from Sri Lanka, named after the island's old name. It grows from the warm lowlands to the cool central hills. High-grown teas such as those from Nuwara Eliya are especially prized; low-grown teas are stronger and more astringent.
Taste
From delicate (high-grown) to strong and astringent (low-grown)
How we brew it
95 °C, 2–3 g per 250 ml, 3–4 minutes.
Our personal recommendation – adjust it to your taste.
Cultural background
Sri Lanka was first a coffee island. In 1867 the Scottish planter James Taylor began growing tea at Loolecondera, in the hills where the Kandy and Dimbula districts meet. When a fungal disease destroyed the coffee from 1869, the plantations switched to tea. Today the Lion logo of the Sri Lanka Tea Board marks 100% Ceylon tea packed in Sri Lanka.
Where to drink it
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Sources
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