Tea – Ceylon
Teas from Sri Lanka, including blends containing mostly Ceylon teas.
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Ceylon Blends
The quality of Ceylon teas has been on a steady rise since tea plantations revived Sri Lanka’s agricultural industry when their coffee crops fell victim to disease. You can have a pure Ceylon tea from a particular estate or enjoy one of these delicious teas in a blend where their flavors harmonize with the qualities… Continue reading
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The Science of Ceylon
Ceylon teas are normally categorized by the elevation they are grown at. They can also be categorized by the growing region or the estate, if it is a single-estate tea. The elevation is the critical factor in distinguishing between different Ceylon teas. It is all due to how the elevation affects the final outcome of… Continue reading
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Main Ceylon Tea Growing Regions
Tea growing in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) was an economy-saving move. As coffee plantations fell victim to a disease called “coffee rust,” plantation owners turned to learning about how to cultivate tea plants (Camellia Sinensis and its varietals). These days, the tea plant of choice is the assamica varietal exclusively. In my previous article “Darjeeling… Continue reading
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Darjeeling vs. Ceylon Teas
Teas from Darjeeling and Ceylon are gaining prominence among tea drinkers the world over. No big surprise, considering the amazing level of expertise, quality, and variety the tea growers have developed in a relatively short time (when compared with those in China). Tea used to be grown almost exclusively in China, a well-guarded secret that… Continue reading
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A Brief Guide to Black Tea
Ask a tea drinker in the United States, Great Britain or any one of a number of other countries in the West to picture a cup of tea and they’ll probably imagine that old tried and true of the tea drinking world – black tea. Yes, the times they are a’ changin’ and tea drinkers… Continue reading
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Review — Harney & Sons Decaffeinated Ceylon
Name: Decaffeinated Ceylon Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Black tea, decaffeinated Form: Pyramid tea bags Review: Decaffeinated tea is never going to be as good as its “natural” counterpart, but there are times when a decaffeinated option is necessary. While I do suggest that those who are trying to cut down on or avoid caffeine… Continue reading
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Review: Lovers Leap Tea
© 2010 A.C. Cargill photos and text – All rights reserved. No copying, posting on other sites, or other uses allowed without written permission of the copyright holder. The Subject: Lover’s Leap Estate Tea from The English Tea Store. Rating: Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 4 or 5 minutes (see comments) Tea type: Black Scents,… Continue reading
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Single-Estate vs. Blended Teas
What makes a tea desirable? It’s a tricky question and a proper answer could probably fill a volume or three. But when it comes to flavor profiles there are essentially two different mindsets. Many tea drinkers tend to stick with one or a few teas, drinking them on a regular basis and demanding a flavor… Continue reading
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Tea and Gluten-Free Muffins
I decided mid-morning to give lessons in enjoying teatime to my three-year-old grandson. I had found no advice to aid me in this endeavor—I did actually look around on the web. But all of the tea blogs I read spoke of the glories of adults sharing tea, or the quiet contemplative moments over tea, or… Continue reading
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Ceylon Tea and Honorable Women
For the past year I have grown to favor Ceylon Tea, and most recently the loose leaves from the Lover’s Leap Estate. The leaves that made the hot tea in my cup near at hand have been grown on moist mountainous land more than halfway around the world from me on the small island nation… Continue reading
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