This carton holds 50 g of loose leaf black tea from Kandy, one of the seven regional teas in the Battler Regions Tea series.
Kandy is a mid-grown district in the central hills, with tea gardens at roughly 650 to 1,300 m. Teas from here tend to be full in body and bright in colour. Collecting all seven cartons lets you taste how much the same plant changes from one region to the next.
In the pack
- 50 g of loose leaf Ceylon black tea, OP (Orange Pekoe) grade
- Packed in a printed carton
- Shelf life of 3 years from packing, as stated by the maker
Tasting notes
A bright, copper liquor with a strong, full body, a light malty note and a sweet finish.
How to brew
- Use one teaspoon (about 2.5 g) of leaf per cup.
- Pour on freshly boiled water.
- Steep for 3 to 5 minutes, then strain.
Serving ideas
Good black or with a splash of milk at breakfast.
Battler is a Sri Lankan brand of pure Ceylon tea from Maltras International (Pvt) Ltd of Kaduwela, near Colombo.
