Tea – Ceylon
Teas from Sri Lanka, including blends containing mostly Ceylon teas.
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Teas of the World: High-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 Organic Ceylon
Most of us have probably heard the term terra incognita, but perhaps you’ve never thought much about where it comes from. As the story goes, once upon a time the phrase was inscribed upon those areas of maps that were an unknown. Nowadays, of course, these areas don’t take up as much space as they… Continue reading
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Ceylon Black Tea
Ceylon black tea is a real taste pleaser. The island nation of Sri Lanka has become a big player in the world of tea. They are ranked 3rd (or possibly 4th after Kenya which has increased its tea production greatly in recent years) in tea production worldwide. Most of the tea is processed as black… Continue reading
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News Bites From the World of Tea
As mentioned in this discussion of efforts to designate tea as India’s national drink , India’s tea industry has long hoped for official recognition at the national level. However, momentum behind the proposal has been mixed. According to this report on government debate over recognizing tea as a national beverage in India , official support… Continue reading
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Sylvakandy Estate Ceylon Tea — Sheer Delight!
Sylvakandy Estate Tea from Ceylon just upped my taste standards when it comes to a nice cuppa black tea. The taste is quite distinctive from teas grown in the Assam area of India despite the varietal of Camellia Sinensis being the same (Camellia Sinensis assamica). A lot of Ceylon teas are machine-processed and bagged, but… Continue reading
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Winding Down Summer with Tea
Another trip around the sun, another Summer winding down, and another occasion to celebrate with tea: the Autumnal Equinox rolls around once more. For those of you who don’t pay a lot of attention to the various phases of our journey through this solar system, I’ll give a brief rundown of what “Autumnal Equinox” is.… Continue reading
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Reading Tea Leaves — Ceylon Teas
Sixth and last (for now, at least) in the round of that practical approach to reading tea leaves. Before steeping, these leaves tell of the process they endured once plucked from the tea bush (Camellia Sinensis). After steeping, they reveal their true nature more fully. One thing to bear in mind is that tea was… Continue reading
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Review of Lovers Leap Estate Black
Name: Lovers Leap Estate Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black tea Form: Loose leaf Review: This is a very reasonably priced, albeit very “neutral” Ceylon black tea which may well suit those who are looking for a very neutral, yet versatile, black tea that can go with a variety of foods. Even better, it can… Continue reading
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What Do I Do with the Tea I Don’t Like?
Have you ever heard of the FLYLady system —the home organization method focused on decluttering? If so, then you know all about tackling cabinets and clearing out what no longer serves you. Which brings me to my tea cabinet… After years of trying to broaden my tea horizons, I’ve accumulated quite a collection—some wonderful, and… Continue reading
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Spotlight on Black Tea
For most of us – or at least for most of us this side of Asia – tea and black tea are almost synonymous. Though other types of tea have become more popular in the West in recent times, if someone mentions the word tea, it’s likely to conjure up an image of that old… Continue reading
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