Ceylon Amba Hand-Rolled Black Tea
£6.60
A hand-rolled black tea with a complex brisk taste of toffee, citrus and chocolate.
Sourced direct from Amba Tea Estate whose mission is to produce great teas in an ethical and fair manner.
2020 Note - Unfortunately the price had to go up 10% to partially cover a big increase in shipping cost from Sri Lanka due to COVID-19.
Tasting Notes:
- Brilliant aroma
- Full tasting and brisk tea
- Notes of toffee and citrus with a slight chocolate taste in the background
Harvest: April 2020
Invoice: 0078
Grade: Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe Grade 1 (GFOP1)
Altitude: 1,000-1,200m
Cultivar: Predominantly 100+ year old Sinensis bushes grown from seed
Origin: Amba Tea Estate, Ambadandegama, Uva Province, Sri Lanka
Sourced: Direct from the farmer
Percentage of price going back to the farmer: 30%+
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 3 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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