Black Tea
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Ceylon Black Tea
For over 150 years, *Ceylon* has been synonymous with the finest tea worldwide. In the global market, *Ceylon* and tea are inextricably linked, embodying the highest standards of quality.
Just as Rolls Royce signifies luxury in automobiles, Rolex represents precision in timepieces, Havana defines excellence in cigars, and Scotland epitomizes mastery in whisky, Ceylon sets the benchmark for tea.
The distinguished lion from Sri Lanka’s flag was integrated into the Ceylon Tea logo as a symbol of this unwavering commitment to quality, marking it as a true seal of distinction.
Ceylon tea is available in various types beyond black tea, although it is most recognized for its black tea. Green tea, for instance, is a popular variety of Ceylon tea. Unlike black tea, the production of green Ceylon tea involves unfermented leaves to preserve its antioxidant properties.
OP – Orange Pekoe
Despite common misconceptions, Orange Pekoe refers to the size of the tea leaf, not its flavor. It has a strong aroma, a smooth taste, and a sweet finish.
FBOP – Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe
Larger than Broken Orange Pekoe, this tea is a coarser, semi-leaf variety with a hint of tips, offering a mild yet flavorful brew.
BOP1 – Broken Orange Pekoe 1
This finely twisted, semi-leaf tea, typically sourced from the low country, offers a distinctively delicate, malt-like flavor with a caramel-like aftertaste.
PEKOE
Pekoe tea is made from newly unfurled buds of the tea bush. Genuine pekoes are tightly rolled into nearly spherical shapes and require meticulous care in their production.
BOP - Broken Orange Pekoe
A popular leaf size and primary broken grade, this tea brews faster than whole-leaf varieties, achieving an ideal balance of taste and strength.
BOPF - Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings
This uniform black-leaf tea has smaller particles than BOP and no tips, sourced from high elevations. It boasts a bright color and strong flavor, making it ideal for tea bags.
DUST 1
These fine particles infuse quickly, delivering optimal strength, color, and body, making them best suited for commercial brewing.
FBOPF EX.SP. - Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe Fanning Extra Special
This whole-leaf black tea is often costly due to its numerous long tips, producing an exquisite cup with a mild caramel flavor.
GOLDEN TIPS
These rare pale golden buds, sourced from select plants, produce a delicate brew with a mild floral bouquet.
SILVER TIPS
These rare buds from a special cultivar dry to a velvety silver and are handpicked before sunrise, offering a delicately fragrant brew.
FF1 - Flowery Fannings 1
Short, wiry particles combined with mediumsized curly leaves and some tips.
Known as the "pearl of the Indian Ocean," Sri Lanka was called Ceylon during British rule, where its climate proved ideal for tea cultivation.In 1824, the British imported a tea plant from China to Kandy, and in 1866, James Taylor began planting tea on 19 acres at Loolecondera Estate due to a coffee drought.Taylor's focus on quality led to a dramatic expansion of tea plantations, reaching nearly 400,000 acres by 1899. Ceylon Tea gained global acclaim and continues to thrive today.
