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“I regret to report that this is sweepings and dust … at least the half tin I spilled on the floor. Too many precariously stacked tins and packages. However, the portion that I did have is quite...” Read full tasting note
“This was better than I expected. Not much depth to it but a nice full-bodied citrusy liquor that was quite drinkable.” Read full tasting note
“Quite nice and silky. This is one of those teas that gets better with re-soaking. Use this with a tea infuser ball or a really good filter — otherwise the shavings get everywhere.” Read full tasting note
High in the Dimbula region of Sri Lanka, once Ceylon, the tea bushes grow slowly in the cool clean air. This produces a fine-quality crop that gives our blend an intense, bright taste and rich, golden color. Crisp and satisfying, this is a tea to enjoy at any time of day.
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I regret to report that this is sweepings and dust … at least the half tin I spilled on the floor. Too many precariously stacked tins and packages.
However, the portion that I did have is quite good. I’ve mentioned elsewhere that Ceylon often gets a bad rap because that’s the name that gets slapped on mediocre and less-than-mediocre grocery store teas. This one is the slightly more elegant cousin of a meaty builders’ tea like PG Tips.
Even looks like PG Tips in the tin, but steeped up a rich, deep burgundy this morning. Lighter and a tetch fruitier (I used coppery in a previous review) than a PG type. Good on its own, but milk accentuates it nicely.
Quite nice and silky. This is one of those teas that gets better with re-soaking.
Use this with a tea infuser ball or a really good filter — otherwise the shavings get everywhere.
Flavors: Caramel, Dates, Vanilla
Coppery, metally is indeed one word I associate with ceylon teas – and in a good way! I have a fondness for ceylons, if good, though admittedly they can be so very very awful. some of the worst teas ever are made with ceylon tea :(
I love the term builders’ tea and never hear it used! : )
That s the term that got Dame Judy Dench her job in “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”! You really don’t hear it often in the states and I am sure most people don’t know what it is!
Best Exotic is on my “to watch” list; hopefully soon.