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Revised 1st June 2010 - Greenfields back in August!
The Ceylon tea districts form a compact area in the central
core of mountains and foothills to the West and
South-West. Take the railway from the tea auction centre
of Colombo through the main districts to Badulla, a
journey of 180 miles.
For the first fifty miles the line runs through rice fields
broken by hillocks of red soil. Then the line begins to rise
and you pass through an area where cacoa, rubber, tea,
cardamoms, coconuts and other crops are grown. Kandy,
at about 70 miles, is situated at 1700 ft. and is the
ancient capital of Ceylon. As well as regional blended teas,
individual estates are available. While not having the wide
variation in characteristics some regions possess, you might
like to try our tea from the Carolina
garden. Above Kandy, tea estates become more frequent and
the route continues via Nawalapitiya at 4000ft. Our train
continues to Hatton in the Dikoya district. This is the
centre of the tea country and formerly an important coffee area.
The Dimbula district adjoins Dikoya,
where the Tea Research Institute is situated. From Nanu Oya a
narrow guage line runs to Nuwara Eliya
at 6200 ft and on to Kandapola and Ragalla.
Continuing along the main line from Nanu Oya, the highest
point is reached at Pattipola 6225ft., at which the
Uva district begins. The line then
descends to Haputale and Bandarawala, both over 4000ft.
and then on to Badulla.
Try the classic Orange Pekoe, the
archetypal beverage of Afternoon Tea.
The term BOP means 'Broken Orange Pekoe', a small,
well-sized grade of leaf separated from the larger
'Orange Pekoe' grades. Hence BOP produces a fast
well-balanced infusion which if not controlled, will
be very strong!
Our prices are listed below with prices in brackets and
are in Canadian Dollars. The prices refer to
125g/250g/500g.
Silver Needle Ceylon (15.00/29.00/55.00)
Enjoy straight or with a dash of milk, this is one of the finest
examples of tippy, low elevation Ceylon tea from the Evergreen
Tea Estate. A small wirey leaf displaying silver tips.
Kandy Carolina BOP (7.00/13.50/26.00)
Possessing the full flavour of a Kandy region tea but try
this one without milk, to discover individual characteristics
of a good garden.
Orange Pekoe - Kenilworth Estate (8.00/15.50/30.00)
Striking needle-like leaf, from a prize winning estate
at mid-elevation, brewing a slightly sweet, quality
afternoon tea.
Gunpowder Extra Special (8.00/15.50/30.00)
A special green tea from Ceylon - small rolled leaf with
full pungent flavour!
Dimbula Rosita BOP (7.00/13.50/26.00)
Typified by full colour and a distinctive raspiness, Dimbula
is perhaps the best known Ceylon region. Often enjoyed strong
with milk, it is also a good self-drinker.
Kirkoswald FBOP1 (7.00/13.50/26.00)
Brisk and medium-to-full bodied tea from a garden first planted
in the 1860s. This Dimbula tea has a characteristic fragrance
unique to itself.
Ampittiakande Pekoe (7.00/13.50/26.00)
Two years ago we stocked tea from this Uva garden, it
sold quickly! The aroma is light and fruity, the tea
brews a complex cup.
Demodera S OP1 (8.00/15.50/30.00)
This garden is known for its traditional methods of cultivation
using plants grown from seed stock. An Orange Pekoe grown at
medium elevation in the Badulla district.
Ceylon Orange Pekoe (7.50/14.00/28.00)
The archetypal afternoon tea with aroma unique to
Ceylon. Sufficient strength to rejuvenate a tired
person, good colour and medium body.
Shawlands OP1 (9.00/17.50/34.00)
This garden, located in Badulla, was planted in the late
C19th and still produces from plants originating from
the early days. This is an Uva region tea giving a
golden smooth brew that has a crisp, malty taste.
Nuwara Eliya Court Lodge BOP (7.00/13.50/26.00)
Nuwara Eliya has become known as the 'champagne' of Ceylon
teas. Enjoyed as a self drinker or with a slice of orange
it possess strength, crispness and the hallmark of a
fine, high grown tea.
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