Royal Gold from Akbar is a loose-leaf Ceylon black tea of Orange Pekoe A (OPA) grade, packed 250 g in a gold box with a measuring spoon. OPA is a long, bold, whole leaf made from young shoots, the largest of the standard leaf grades.
The cup is bright amber and smooth, lighter in strength than the broken grades, with a light floral aroma and a subtle sweetness. It has depth without harshness, so it is worth tasting plain first.
The included spoon makes it easy to measure the bulky leaf the same way each time.
In the pack
- 250 g loose OPA black tea
- Measuring spoon
How to brew
- Warm the teapot with hot water first.
- One spoonful of leaf per cup, plus one for the pot.
- Pour on freshly boiled water.
- Brew for 4 to 5 minutes so the whole leaf opens, stir, then strain.
- Serve plain or with a touch of honey.
Storage
- Keep in a cool, dry place, sealed after opening.
Blended and packed in Sri Lanka by Akbar Brothers, Colombo, the country's largest exporter of Ceylon tea.
