Premium Ceylon Black Tea — Single Estate Orange Pekoe (Sri Lanka)

Single Estate, Not a Blend

Most "Ceylon tea" on shelves is broken leaf blended from many origins. This is the opposite: single-estate tea grown, plucked, and made in one place, so you taste one estate's character rather than a generic blend — the way a single-vineyard wine tastes of where it came from. It's Orange Pekoe (OP) grade — long, whole, wiry leaves — hand-plucked and processed the traditional orthodox way for a cleaner, more expressive cup.

What Makes It Premium

• Orange Pekoe (OP) grade: whole-leaf, not dust or fannings — a more aromatic, better-tasting cup that can be steeped more than once.
• Orthodox-made: processed the traditional slow way that preserves the whole leaf and its aroma, rather than the crush-tear-curl method used for teabag filler.
• Hand-plucked: selective plucking of the finer leaf, not machine-stripped.
• True Ceylon: grown in Sri Lanka — the origin that made "Ceylon tea" a byword for quality worldwide.

Taste & Character

A bright, brisk, medium-bodied cup with the clean, aromatic character Ceylon black tea is loved for — lively citrus notes, a gentle malty warmth, and a smooth, refreshing finish. It brews a clear, golden-amber liquor. Enjoy it on its own to taste the leaf, or with a little milk. As a natural product, each fresh harvest varies subtly — part of what makes good loose-leaf tea worth seeking out.

How to Brew

• Hot: 1 teaspoon (~2–3g) per cup. Freshly boiled water (95–100°C). Steep 3–5 minutes to taste.
• Stronger / with milk: use a little more leaf and steep toward 5 minutes.
• Iced tea: brew double-strength, cool, and pour over ice.
• Cold brew: steep in cold water in the fridge for 6–12 hours for a smooth, low-tannin cup.
• Multiple steeps: whole-leaf Orange Pekoe gives a good second infusion — steep a little longer the second time.

Ways to Enjoy It

• Everyday cup: a bright morning or afternoon tea, plain or with milk.
• Milk tea & chai: a proper Ceylon base for milk tea or homemade masala chai.
• Iced & cold brew: refreshing over ice, sweetened or with lemon.
• Gifting: whole-leaf loose tea makes a thoughtful gift for tea lovers.

Product Details & Specifications

• Product: Ceylon black tea, loose leaf
• Grade: Orange Pekoe (OP) — whole leaf, orthodox
• Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
• Plucking: Hand-plucked
• Sizes: 50g · 100g · 250g · 500g · 1kg
• Caffeine: Naturally contains caffeine (it's a black tea)
• Storage: Airtight, cool, dry, away from light and strong odours

Storage & Freshness

• Keep it in an airtight container away from light, heat, moisture, and strong smells (tea absorbs odours).
• Store the loose leaf dry; don't refrigerate.
• Best enjoyed within a year or so of opening for peak aroma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "single estate" mean?

It means the tea comes from one estate rather than being blended from many origins. You taste that one estate's character — its region, elevation, and style — instead of a generic blend. It's the tea equivalent of a single-vineyard wine.

What is Orange Pekoe?

Orange Pekoe (OP) is a leaf grade — long, whole, wiry leaves, rather than broken leaf, fannings, or dust. Whole-leaf grades like OP generally give a cleaner, more aromatic, more expressive cup, and can be steeped more than once.

Does it have caffeine?

Yes — it's a black tea, so it naturally contains caffeine. The exact amount in your cup depends on how much leaf you use and how long you steep.

How is it best brewed?

About 1 teaspoon per cup, freshly boiled water, steeped 3–5 minutes to taste. Use a little more leaf and steep longer for milk tea; brew double-strength and chill for iced tea; or cold-brew in the fridge for a smooth, low-tannin cup.

Can I make iced tea or cold brew with it?

Absolutely. Brew double-strength and pour over ice for classic iced tea, or steep in cold water in the fridge for 6–12 hours for a smooth cold brew.

Where is it grown?

In Sri Lanka — the island world-famous for Ceylon tea. Growing region and elevation shape the flavour, which is why true Ceylon tea like this is prized by tea drinkers worldwide.