Nuwara Eliya Ceylon Black Tea

Nuwara Eliya is the tea capital of Sri Lanka and the island's highest growing district, averaging some 2000 metres. The name itself means the place above the clouds.

Flavour profile

• floral: violet, lavender
• woody and nutty: oak, almond
• sweet and spiced: honey, cinnamon
• citrus and fruit: fresh lemon, bergamot, apricot, peach

This is an everyday Ceylon black tea: brew it with water just off the boil and try the first cup without sugar.

Packing

Loose leaf in a kraft paper doypack with a clear window and a zip-lock. A 7 g sample, plus 25, 50, 100 and 200 g packs.