Tea – Ceylon
Teas from Sri Lanka, including blends containing mostly Ceylon teas.
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February 2015 Teas of the Month – Ceylon Green
Our first February tea of the month is ceylon green. Imported from Sri Lanka, our Ceylon Green is characterized as smooth and subtle. According to wikipedia, tea production is one of the main sources of foreign exchange for Sri Lanka. Originally known as Ceylon, Sri Lanka is an island country in the Indian Ocean. Great Britain occupied… Continue reading
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Blueberries in the Morning
One thing I love the smell of in the morning, is blueberries. Blueberry muffins, blueberry pancakes, and now blueberry tea. Recently I tried out the English Tea Store’s Blueberry Green and it’s one of my new go-to teas – refreshing enough to wake me up but also somewhat calming. Good for a weekend morning where you can… Continue reading
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NovelTea – Bubble tea
One of my favorite ways of enjoying tea may not be familiar among the British but it is beginning to sweep the United States by storm. Bubble Tea, or Pearl Tea and Boba Tea (boba is what bubble tea is called in the area I live in), is a Taiwanese variant of milk and tea… Continue reading
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“The Leading Teas of the World – Ceylon” by Herbert Compton
Many tea-drinking regions have changed over the centuries, but few transformations have been as remarkable as that of modern-day Sri Lanka. Many tea-drinking regions have changed over the centuries,strong>Ceylon, the island nation off the southeastern coast of India remains one of the world’s most respected tea-producing regions. Although the country’s name officially changed to Sri… Continue reading
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Sencha from Sri Lanka? Yep!
When a tea vendor recently announced a Sri Lankan-grown sencha, it immediately sparked discussion among tea enthusiasts. For many tea drinkers, sencha is inseparable from Japan. It is one of the country’s most popular tea styles and a cornerstone of Japanese tea culture. So the idea of a “Ceylon Sencha” naturally raises an interesting question:… Continue reading
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Teas of the World: Assamica Teas
We often think of Camellia sinensis var. assamica as tea grown in Assam, India. However, this varietal is cultivated in many other regions—and its flavor can vary significantly depending on where it is grown. The assamica varietal is cultivated in the following locations (among others): Assam (India) — the original home of assamica teas Sri… Continue reading
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Tea vs. Coffee in Sri Lanka
Few countries are as closely associated with tea as Sri Lanka. Although its tea-growing area is smaller than giants such as China, India, or Kenya, Sri Lanka remains one of the world’s most important tea-producing nations. Its teas are exported globally and continue to be recognized under the famous Ceylon Tea name, a legacy of… Continue reading
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Teas of the World: Low-Grown Sri Lankan (Ceylon) Teas
Last but not least, here are some low elevation (low-grown) Ceylon teas. The number 3 or 4 player in tea growing in the world is the island nation off the south coast of India. Formerly named “Ceylon,” it is now called Sri Lanka. The teas, though, are still referred to as Ceylon teas. They are… Continue reading
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Teas of the World: Mid-Grown Sri Lankan (Ceylon) Teas
The number 3 or 4 player in tea growing in the world is the island nation off the south coast of India. Formerly named “Ceylon,” it is now called Sri Lanka. The teas, though, are still referred to as Ceylon teas. They are used in many blends, including brands like Barry’s and PG Tips, instead… Continue reading
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Tea Review — The English Tea Store’s Lovers Leap Estate Tea
Ceylon tea has long been something of an unknown quantity for me, although that’s beginning to change as I’ve had more opportunities to sample it. Previous tastings included a few varieties that were pleasant but not particularly memorable. More recently, however, I tried this review of the English Tea Store’s organic Ceylon tea and found… Continue reading
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