Ceylon Black Tea
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↑About Ceylon Black Tea

Ceylon is an old name for Sri Lanka which has stopped being used for the country outside of tea circles. Ceylon black tea is one of the most common teas in British tea culture, consumed on its own, used in breakfast blends, and frequently used as the base for flavored teas, like Earl Grey and various fruit teas.
Flavor and characteristics
Typical Ceylon black teas have a middle-of-the-road character, bolder and darker than most Darjeeling teas, but slightly lighter and less malty than a typical Assam.Ceylon tea is diverse in quality and characteristics; much of it is mass-produced in large plantations and is used primarily in blending. Some single-estate Ceylon black teas are highly regarded, although they typically are not as well-known or expensive as teas from the Darjeeling or Assam regions of India. The leaf size and style also varies widely. A particular grade, OPA, is common in Ceylon and relatively uncommon in other areas.

Regional and altitudinal variability
Ceylon teas are typically grouped by altitude into three categories: high-grown, mid-grown, and low-grown, each of which having its own unique attributes. Low-grown teas are produced at 1,500-1,800 foot elevations, mid-grown from 1,800-3,500, and high-grown form 3,500 to 7,500.[1] There are higher and lower quality teas from all altitude regions, and it can be hard to generalize about quality from altitude alone.The characteristics of Ceylon black tea also vary regionally, owing to different patterns of precipitation created by the steep topography of the island. Two important regions are Nuwara Eliya, producing high-grown Ceylon tea, and the Uva region, producing teas with unique characteristics resulting from its unique climate.
Buying single-estate teas or single-region blends can allow you to taste and experience the unique flavors created by each of these regions.
References
1. Jane Pettigrew, The Tea Companion, Quintet Publishing, London, 2004.
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Premium Full Leaf Tea from Alghazaleen Tea (Do Ghazal)
Style: Ceylon Black Tea – Region: Sri Lanka / CeylonFeb. 20th, 2019
I picked this up in a Middle Eastern grocery near Detroit, MI. I bought a 250g pouch of tea that turned out to be double-bagged with an outer mylar pouch and a thin plastic bag inside. The tea is quite broken and in relatively small pieces, but quite aromatic even when dry. It smells of caramel and pastry, like slightl...
Read Full ReviewUpton Tea Frances Bissell's Special Blend from Upton Tea Imports
Style: Ceylon Black Tea – Region: Sri Lanka / CeylonFeb. 13th, 2019
A smooth and pleasant Ceylon. Nothing out of the ordinary to my taste but perfectly enjoyable. Good with milk or lemon & sugar.
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Ceylon Extra Superior from Murchie's Tea & Coffee Ltd
Style: Ceylon Black Tea – Region: Nuwara Eliya, Sri LankaDec. 18th, 2018
A delightful, mellow tea that was one of the best Ceylons I've tried in a while. A subtle tea that was better for calm meditation than as a pick-me-up.
Dry leaf has a beautiful, intact shape with long, wiry leaves in a dark purple-black color. It is only mildly aromatic, smelling lightly of malt and spice with a hin...

Ceylon Orange Pekoe from Twinings
Style: Ceylon Black Tea – Region: Matale, Sri Lanka (Dimbula)Jun. 29th, 2018
Good! Not particularly memorable, but good! I like the aroma! But it's just not as good as half of their other, popular black tea's.
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Ceylon (Ceylon Orange Pekoe) from Ahmad Tea
Style: Ceylon Black Tea – Region: Sri Lanka / CeylonMay. 19th, 2018
A local Middle Eastern grocery store stocks several varieties of Ahmad tea, including this one.
The dry leaves are quite broken, with medium-small pieces. The aroma of the leaves is malty, but not particularly strong. Once the tea starts brewing, though, the aroma greatly intensifies. It's not as complex as some oth...
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Ceylon (Ceylon Orange Pekoe)
Brand: | Ahmad Tea |
Style: | Ceylon Black Tea |
Region: | Sri Lanka / Ceylon |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Ceylon Tea OPA
Brand: | Ahmad Tea |
Style: | Ceylon Black Tea |
Region: | Sri Lanka / Ceylon |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Cheericup Ceylon
Brand: | Mark T. Wendell |
Style: | Ceylon Black Tea |
Region: | Sri Lanka / Ceylon |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Kenilworth Estate OP
Brand: | Upton Tea Imports |
Style: | Ceylon Black Tea |
Region: | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Black Pearl Tea
Brand: | Lipton Tea |
Style: | Ceylon Black Tea |
Region: | Sri Lanka / Ceylon |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Sachet |
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Cheericup Ceylon
Brand: | Mark T. Wendell |
Style: | Ceylon Black Tea |
Region: | Sri Lanka / Ceylon |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Greenfield Estate Ceylon Black Tea
Brand: | Arbor Teas |
Style: | Ceylon Black Tea |
Region: | Sri Lanka / Ceylon |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Ceylon (Ceylon Orange Pekoe)
Brand: | Ahmad Tea |
Style: | Ceylon Black Tea |
Region: | Sri Lanka / Ceylon |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Ceylon Tea OPA
Brand: | Ahmad Tea |
Style: | Ceylon Black Tea |
Region: | Sri Lanka / Ceylon |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Kenilworth Estate OP
Brand: | Upton Tea Imports |
Style: | Ceylon Black Tea |
Region: | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |