George Steuart Kandy BOP is Ceylon black tea from the Kandy district, the mid-grown tea country around the old hill capital. It comes as loose leaf in BOP grade.
The maker describes a bright, coppery infusion that is strong and full-bodied, which makes it a good tea for milk.
In the pack
- 50 g loose leaf tea
The grade
BOP, Broken Orange Pekoe, is a small broken leaf that gives a quick, strong brew.
How to brew
Allow one level teaspoon, about 2 g, of leaf per cup of freshly boiled water. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes, then strain. Drink it plain or with milk.
Storage
Fold the pack shut, or tip the leaf into an airtight tin, and keep it cool, dry and away from strong smells.
George Steuart Teas is the tea company of George Steuart and Co., founded in Ceylon in 1835. It buys, blends and packs its teas at its own facility near Colombo.
