Loose long leaf green tea from Bowatte, sold by the Kandy dispensary with its herbal teas. The leaves are left unfermented, so the cup is pale, light and fresh, with a gentle grassy taste.
What is in it
Green tea leaves (Camellia sinensis), loose long leaf. Green tea contains caffeine.
How to use
Directions on the pack: put one tablespoon of the leaves into a teapot, pour on boiling water and leave to brew for about five minutes. Strain and serve hot, or let it cool and serve chilled.
In the pack
250g of loose leaf green tea.
Storage
Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from light and strong smells.
Bowatte Beheth Shalawa is an Ayurvedic family business in Kandy, founded in 1914 by the Ayurvedic physician Dr H. B. Bowatte.
