Silver from Akbar is a loose-leaf Ceylon black tea of Orange Pekoe (OP) grade, packed in a silver-toned tin. It is sold here in two sizes, 150 g and 300 g.
OP is a long, whole leaf, and this one comes from Sri Lanka's low-grown gardens, known for bold, malty teas. The cup is deep amber, brisk and full-bodied with a smooth finish: a strong everyday tea that takes milk well.
The tin keeps out moisture, light and kitchen smells, and with its silver finish it makes a good gift as well as a kitchen staple.
Sizes
- 150 g tin
- 300 g tin
How to brew
- One level teaspoon of leaf per cup.
- Pour on freshly boiled water.
- Brew for 3 to 5 minutes; whole leaf needs the full time to open.
- Strain and drink plain, or with milk and sugar.
Storage
- Keep the lid on and the tin in a cool, dry place.
Blended and packed in Sri Lanka by Akbar Brothers, Colombo, the country's largest exporter of Ceylon tea.
