Ceylon OP1 - Black Tea
Dimbula is said to be the original birthplace of Ceylon tea. The leaves growing along hills in this Sri Lankan region have a wonderfully full, slightly spicy flavor. Ceylon OP1 belongs to the category of so-called breakfast teas. Add a drop of milk to it, and start your day just the way you like.
Shipping methods
| Nizozemská pošta HD - zásilkovna | Delivered by 16. 7. | 1,00 € |
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 DHL |
Delivered by 16. 7. | 4,90 € |
Ingredients
100 % Black tea Ceylon OP1Brew & Taste
Ceylon OP1 has a dark brown to brownish-red color. It has a very distinctive and pleasant smell. The flavor is full and sweet with a spicy finish. This tea is excellent with milk, and you can sweeten it with honey or sugar.
Origins
This black tea comes from a place that is covered with tea gardens. Dimbula lies on the western slopes of the Central Highlands, where climatic conditions allow the Chinese tea tree (Camellia sinensis) to produce tender, juicy and incredibly aromatic leaves. It is no wonder that Ceylon's farmers first chose this region to grow tea plants.
That was in the early 1870s. As the name of the tea suggests (OP stands for Orange Pekoe, meaning leaf buds), the leaves were plucked by hand by workers with great care so they don't oxidize prematurely. Once the harvest was complete, the tea went to the processing plant where it was left to wilt, and the juice was extracted by pressing. This action on the biological material started the natural oxidation of the enzymes. The whole process, during which the tea changes its aroma, color, temperature and taste, must be carefully monitored. The moment it reaches its maximum, fermentation is completed in the drying room. The tea then goes on to be sorted and packaged.
If you want to indulge in this classic black tea like a true Englishman, drop a sugar cube into the cup before pouring the tea. It will gradually dissolve. Don't be afraid to add a splash of cold milk afterwards. The drink should become an attractive orange color. But there are also proponents of the opposite approach – milk first, then tea – but today, there is no reason for it. That is how people used to make tea in the days of poor quality, thin-walled porcelain to protect their precious cups from cracking.
Benefits of ingredients:
Tea packaging preview
We pack our teas in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. This container protects the quality of the tea against humidity, light or foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew.
Preparation
100 °C
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3-5 minutes
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1 teaspoon for 150-200 ml
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Instructions for preparation
Pour 150-200ml of boiled water (100°C) per 1 teaspoon of tea.
When brewing in a teapot add 1 extra teaspoon.
Covered, let steep for 2-3 minutes, then remove the strainer.
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