Ceylon Orange Pekoe, New Vithanakande Estate
Hailing from Sri Lanka, Ceylon makes a classic British-style cup and is often used in breakfast tea blends. This unblended single lot, grown in the low-elevation Ratnapura district, is a superior grade (FBOPFEXSP) from New Vithanakande Estate. For this type, only the top quality leaves are hand-picked and carefully processed.
Note the sheen on the deep-brown, delicately twisted leaves, interspersed with abundant silver and golden buds. These buds contribute exquisite flavor to a brisk and honeyed infusion, with hints of baked goods, citron, and sundried tomato, and a pleasant, lingering astringency. Although full-bodied enough to blend well with milk or a sweetener, it’s a delightful black tea to enjoy on its own.
Country: Sri Lanka
Region: Ratnapura
Tasting Notes: walnut, citron, toast
Harvest Season: Summer 2023
4 oz or 1 lb
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210º F
3-4 grams, 3 minute steep
¼ full, 30 second-1 minute steepCustomer Reviews
This is my first time ordering Ceylon tea here.
I thought it was a little pricey but turns out it was worth it.
It can be brisk if left too long steeping but a flavorful morning tea.
Interesting to learn the origin name: "Orange Pekoe" from "A Little Tea Book" you can purchase here. Worth the read.
Love our Ceylon tea. It’s a staple in our house. Great flavor.
This tea was delicious and even before take a sip deliriously aromatic. I've tried so many Ceylon teas when I can't get hold of my staple version, and this tea is one I'll order again.
I really enjoy this tea as my morning tea. I loved your previous ceylon tea from the thotalagala estate more though.
This a gorgeous tea, right down to the leaf. The color of the brew is the deepest orange of a sunset. I originally bough the tea to make iced tea in the summer. Full bodied and lots of flavorful notes. Then it was cool and I decided to make it hot with oatmilk and honey one afternoon and now it has become a ritual I look forward to everyday. It is such a good tea that if I am out running errands and think about picking up a coffee, I generally talk myself out of it with "I'll just wait until I get home and have a delicious cup of tea".
Lovely breakfast tea, sets my mood for the day, relaxed and full of promise…….. Teapot and mug both hand made by me………
After living in various countries in Asia, I was devastated to return to the USA and not find the quality, rich delicious teas available in every supermarket there. Luckily I discovered In Pursuit of Tea (so aptly named) and this rich, red, clean crisp finish Ceylon tea. It is absolutely delicious!
Customer Reviews
This is my first time ordering Ceylon tea here.
I thought it was a little pricey but turns out it was worth it.
It can be brisk if left too long steeping but a flavorful morning tea.
Interesting to learn the origin name: "Orange Pekoe" from "A Little Tea Book" you can purchase here. Worth the read.
Love our Ceylon tea. It’s a staple in our house. Great flavor.
This tea was delicious and even before take a sip deliriously aromatic. I've tried so many Ceylon teas when I can't get hold of my staple version, and this tea is one I'll order again.
I really enjoy this tea as my morning tea. I loved your previous ceylon tea from the thotalagala estate more though.
This a gorgeous tea, right down to the leaf. The color of the brew is the deepest orange of a sunset. I originally bough the tea to make iced tea in the summer. Full bodied and lots of flavorful notes. Then it was cool and I decided to make it hot with oatmilk and honey one afternoon and now it has become a ritual I look forward to everyday. It is such a good tea that if I am out running errands and think about picking up a coffee, I generally talk myself out of it with "I'll just wait until I get home and have a delicious cup of tea".
Lovely breakfast tea, sets my mood for the day, relaxed and full of promise…….. Teapot and mug both hand made by me………
After living in various countries in Asia, I was devastated to return to the USA and not find the quality, rich delicious teas available in every supermarket there. Luckily I discovered In Pursuit of Tea (so aptly named) and this rich, red, clean crisp finish Ceylon tea. It is absolutely delicious!