Ceylon Single Estate
This tea has been retired/discontinued.
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Commercial Description
This classic black tea from the mountainous interior of Sri Lanka has smooth flavor, medium body and a slightly fruity finish. Ceylon black tea is a traditional favorite among black tea lovers.
Brewing Instructions: (from Rishi Tea)
Water: 212˚F / Boiling / Leaves: 1 teaspoon per 8 ounces / Infusion Time: 4–5 minutes
Ratings & Reviews
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53 Aroma: 5/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 3/5Alex Zorach (1448 reviews) on Oct. 31st, 2010
Ceylon is not my favorite type of black tea, but I'm always blown away by what Rishi manages to come up with, so I was curious to try this one.
Brewed as recommended, this cup is dark but clear, and of below-average overall strength for a black tea. However, it is also more full-bodied than average. The aroma is somewhat typical for a Ceylon, but with strong earthy tones that I find are less common in such a tea, and with a hint of herbaceous tones as well, and a suggestion of dried fruit. This tea struck me as more Keemun-like than most Ceylons. Rishi's desciption says this is from the "mountainous interior" of Sri Lanka, but this tea does not seem to have much of a high-grown character like Ceylons I've tried from Nuwara Eliya.
The flavor is very smooth. Almost no bitterness, not much astringency.
Good, perhaps a bit above average, but not one of my favorite teas from Rishi, nor my favorite Ceylon. Overpriced, especially given that this tea is neither remarkable, nor fair-trade or organic certified like most of Rishi's offerings. I've had Ceylons for lower prices that I've enjoyed more.
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