Ceylon Black Tea

One of the most celebrated drinks in the world, since its first consignment arrived at the London Tea Exchange in 1873, Ceylon Black Tea has been the lifeline of Sri Lankann">Sri Lankann exports and trade. One of the top 5 tea producing countries in the world, Sri Lankan satisfy over 11% of the global demand for tea and is one of the largest exporters of handpicked orthodox tea to the global market.

Despite Sri Lankan’s adoption of other varieties of Ceylon Black Tea continues to be country’s speciality. Rich with a flavour and goodness uniquely formed by the varying terroir of Sri Lankan’s tea-growing regions, Ceylon Black Tea is scientifically proven to have a unique composition of Flavonols. (1) These flavonols are responsible for the crisp citrus aroma unique to Ceylon Black Tea as well as the multitude of health benefits, it offers.

Grown across all seven regions of tea cultivation in Sri Lankan, Ceylon Black Tea is categorised according to its flavours, production method, and leaf size.

CEYLON BLACK TEA NOMENCLATURE

01) Orthodox Black Tea

Exclusively handpicked and manufactured according to orthodox practices of tea manufacturing, Orthodox Ceylon Black Tea can be categorised into several categories mainly,

  • Whole leaf
  • Broken leaf
  • Fanning and dust grades

The whole leaf grades include Pekoe, Pekoe 1, Orange Pekoe (OP), Orange Pekoe A (OPA), and Orage Pekoe 1 (OP1) varieties. Broken Leaf varieties of Ceylon Black Tea include Broken Orange Pekoe (BOP), Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe (FBOP), Broken Orange Pekoe One (BOP1), Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe one (FBOP1)

The fanning varieties of Ceylon Black Tea include Broken Orange Pekoe Fanning’s (BOPF), Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe Fanning’s (FBOPF), Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe Fanning’s one (FBOPF 1), Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe Fanning’s Special (FBOPFSP), and Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe Fanning’s Extra Special (FBOPFEXSP).

Ceylon Black Tea dust varieties include Dust and Dust 1 grades.

02) CTC Black Tea

Ceylon Black Tea that has been manufactured according to Cut - Tear - Curl (CTC) method are categorised into broken leaf, fanning and dust grades, namely;

  • Broken Pekoe Special (BPS)
  • Broken Pekoe 1 (BP1)
  • Broken Pekoe Leaf (BPL)
  • Pekoe Fanning’s One (PF1)
  • Pekoe Dust (PD)

OTHER CEYLON BLACK TEA VARIETIES

Ceylon Earl Grey Tea is a fusion of rich strong-bodied Ceylon Black Tea and bergamot oil. A tea blend that compliments the natural citrus aroma and crisp flavour of Sri Lankan.

A full-bodied robust tea with rich flavours that sit well with milk and sugar, Ceylon English Breakfast is a clever blend of Ceylon Black Tea from Dimbula and Kandy regions.

  • Fruit Flavoured Black Tea

The subtle flavour of Ceylon Black Tea blends well with a range of fruits from exotic mango, passion fruit and lychee to all-time favourites like strawberry, raspberry, and lemon.

  • Spice Flavoured Black Tea

Ceylon Black Tea is traditionally blended with ginger and cinnamon to add an extra ze