Formerly known as Ceylon, Sri Lanka, which sits just off the southern coast of India, is a region that propelled the fortunes of such well-known tea barons as Sir Thomas Lipton and others. Teas grown here have unique characteristics—from the low grown, bold brews of the Dimbula region, to the higher grown lighter “champagne” of teas from the Nuwara Eliya region. When Americans think of tea, they usually think of Ceylon tea.

Ceylon - Kenilworth Estate

Ceylon - Kenilworth Estate

Orange Pekoe First Quality (OP1). Kenilworth is a fine example of expertly made long, wiry leaves. It is well rounded, bold, but smooth, and has a nice aftertaste. Take with milk or lemon as a hear…

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Ceylon – Lover’s Leap Estate

Ceylon – Lover’s Leap Estate

Broken Orange Pekoe (BOP) - From the "high grown" areas come the best teas Sri Lanka produces. Lover's Leap is known for golden liquor, intense taste and aroma. It is usually thought o…

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Ceylon – New Nandana

Ceylon – New Nandana

Orange Pekoe First Grade (OP1) – We first tasted this tea in 2007 and really liked its character. It has a very well-made wiry leaf with a smooth beginning, lush, almost fruity middle notes, an…
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