Courtlodge Estate

$5.00

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3.5 oz. Pouch

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This high mountain grown flowery pekoe is an excellent choice for the black tea connoisseur. Located in the Nuwara Eliyr region (pronounced "ner illiya,") Courtlodge is one of Sri Lanka's premier estates. This loose leaf black tea is bright, coppery, and full of flavor. When steeped, the long twisted leaves unfurl to reveal their origins.
Origin: Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka

Grade: FBOP

Altitude: 6000 - 8500 feet above sea level

Manufacture Type: Orthodox (Traditional Leafy)

Characteristics: A top Ceylon tea estate. The cup is light with excellent flavor. Nuwara Eliya teas are called the, champagne of Ceylon‟.
Hot Tea Brewing Recommendations:
AMOUNT TO USE: Put 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9 oz/200-260 ml of water in the teapot. Pour freshly boiled water over tea.

BREWING RECOMMENDATIONS: Steep 3-7 minutes. Add milk and sugar to taste.

Iced Tea Preparation Recommendations:
AMOUNT TO USE: To make 1 L/1 QT, put 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea into a teapot. Pour 1¼ cups/315ml of boiling water over tea.

BREWING RECOMMENDATIONS: Steep 5 minutes. Fill a serving pitcher 1/4 full with cold water. Pour tea into serving pitcher straining the tea. Add ice, top-up with cold water, garnish and sweeten to taste.
Caffeine Level ~ MEDIUM