Lumbini Tea Valley Ceylon

From the misty hills of Lumbini Tea Valley in Sri Lanka’s central highlands, this Ceylon black tea exemplifies the region’s bright and refined style. At elevation, cooler growing conditions and steady breezes help shape a tea with clarity and lifted aromatics. Carefully withered and fully oxidised using traditional orthodox methods, this tea expresses a distinctly Sri Lankan character — poised between brisk brightness and subtle depth.

The liquor is clear and coppery, offering lively aromatics of lemon peel, orange blossom, and soft spice. On the palate, the tea is balanced and rounded, with a smooth, medium body carrying subtle sweetness. The finish is bright and engaging, making this tea a compelling choice for both morning ritual and mid-day refreshment.

This tea pairs wonderfully with citrus-based pastries, buttered toast, and morning fare that benefits from a bright, uplifting black tea.

Producer: Lumbini Tea Valley

Harvest: 2022 Spring

Processing: Othodox black tea

Origin: Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Western Method
2–3 g / 180 mL • 95–100 °C
2–3 min • 2–3 infusions

Gong Fu Cha Method
4–6 g / 100 mL • 95–100 °C
First: 20–30 s
Subsequent: 30–50 s

Cold Brew
7–10 g / 500 mL
Refrigerate 8–10 hrs