Ceylon Orange Pekoe, New Vithanakande Estate

$32.50
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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

Click here to order a small sample size of this tea.

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Brew temperature    210º F
Western style brewing    3-4 grams, 3 minute steep
Gaiwan style brewing    ¼ full, 30 second-1 minute steep

Customer Reviews

Based on 21 reviews
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C
Cindy
Best black tea

Love our Ceylon tea. It’s a staple in our house. Great flavor.

G
Gail S.
The pleasure of tea gratified 100%

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.

M
Mo-Kit
Ceylon tea is my favorite tea

I really enjoy this tea as my morning tea. I loved your previous ceylon tea from the thotalagala estate more though.

j
j.h.
Such a beauty

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".

D
David S.
Wonderful tea experience.

Lovely breakfast tea, sets my mood for the day, relaxed and full of promise…….. Teapot and mug both hand made by me………

P
Patricia
Afternoon Tea Time Delight

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!

A
Ann-Marie B.
Lovely subtle black tea

If you prefer black tea that doesn't have the astringent taste after a sip, this is for you :)

Customer Reviews

Based on 21 reviews
95%
(20)
5%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
C
Cindy
Best black tea

Love our Ceylon tea. It’s a staple in our house. Great flavor.

G
Gail S.
The pleasure of tea gratified 100%

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.

M
Mo-Kit
Ceylon tea is my favorite tea

I really enjoy this tea as my morning tea. I loved your previous ceylon tea from the thotalagala estate more though.

j
j.h.
Such a beauty

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".

D
David S.
Wonderful tea experience.

Lovely breakfast tea, sets my mood for the day, relaxed and full of promise…….. Teapot and mug both hand made by me………

P
Patricia
Afternoon Tea Time Delight

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!

A
Ann-Marie B.
Lovely subtle black tea

If you prefer black tea that doesn't have the astringent taste after a sip, this is for you :)