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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Ceylon Blackwood Estate Organic Black Tea from Simpson & Vail
Style: Ceylon Black Tea – Region: Sri Lanka / CeylonJun. 1st, 2022
The aroma has a light sweetness. The taste has a slight sweet honey like flavor, that lingers on the tongue. The liquor (5 mins) is a appealing golden/honey. I would say this a solid all day tea.
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Ceylon Orange Pekoe from Simpson & Vail
Style: Ceylon Black Tea – Region: Sri Lanka / CeylonSep. 15th, 2021
The aroma is a medium woodsy. Dark, twisted leaves. The liquor, after a five minute steep, is a very dark brown. Flavor is good, with a mild spicy after taste. This tea will be added to my regular rotation. Easy to sip all day.
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F.B.O.P. No. 1 from Alwazah Tea (Swan Brand)
Style: Ceylon Black Tea – Region: Sri Lanka / CeylonFeb. 22nd, 2021
This was another fantastic find at a local middle-eastern store. I am already a huge fan of Ahmad and Alghazaleen teas, and this was another tea in the same genre, yet with some interesting differences from those. Of those teas, this one tasted most similar to Ahmad's Ceylon OPA, but I liked it better.
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F.B.O.P. No. 1 from Alwazah Tea (Swan Brand)
Style: Ceylon Black Tea – Region: Sri Lanka / CeylonFeb. 21st, 2021
This is a wonderful classic cup of tea to enjoy in the mornings. It is smooth and easy to drink and it is thick bodied and flavorful without being too strong. The smell is like a normal tea. The value is what does it for me and why it is such a great tea to drink every morning, it is so cheap!
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New Falcon Lanka from Upton Tea Imports
Style: Ceylon Black Tea – Region: Sri Lanka / CeylonJan. 8th, 2021
The aroma is mild with a bit of spiciness. The liquor is a very dark brown. Strong flavor, with a smoky after taste that stays on the tongue. A good 'strong' tea.
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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 |

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

Black Pearl Tea
Brand: | Lipton Tea |
Style: | Ceylon Black Tea |
Region: | Sri Lanka / Ceylon |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Sachet |

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

Ceylon Tea OPA
Brand: | Ahmad Tea |
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 |

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