Ceylon black tea

[the_dalu]

I have noticed that Low region tea are the most expensive. I talked this with a tea shop owner. I don't know why that happens.

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[LeoFox]

Is this recent trend or also seen in the past?

[the_dalu]

I think it is a recent price change (last two years)

https://www.srilankateaboard.lk/tea-statistics/

I sampled couple of years in the past. They all have lower low grown prices. 2019-2023 Low grown seems to be high.

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[the_dalu]

Forest Hill Wild Tea Rod

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[LeoFox]

Forest Hill Wild Tea Rod

Nice one!

[the_dalu]

Thank you! I am going to buy a packet of this.

[the_dalu]

Idulgashinna 'Blink Bonnie' Twists Ceylon Organic

This was a good Ceylon tea too. I like the smell. Tea is more yellowish than black though. But lovely taste.

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[Teafortea]

I take Ceylon tea quite often, it's like a 5 o'clock thing but have not had much luck with ordering the one I used to find locally before. I think it was a st.james but very aromatic and smooth with a light touch of astringence. Have not been able to find it anymore unfortunately despite trying a lot of S.James

This one is from Teewald and it has been one of my favorite.

Where do you order ceylons?

[the_dalu]

I order from https://www.theevansander.nl/product-ca ... sri-lanka/ or buy from https://www.theemaas.nl/Theemaas

[the_dalu]

Seems like Theemas has some St. James.

https://www.theemaas.nl/webshop/thee/ce ... e-st-james

[tao.te.kat]

Forest Hill Wild Tea Rod

Drinking this tea right now.

[the_dalu]

Nice. Did you like it?

[the_dalu]

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[ZigTheWiz]

Can someone explain how Ceylons are graded?

For example, the most expensive ones are usually the FBOPF Ex. Sp. graded ones, but these are broken leaves. Does Ceylon rely on broken leaves to make a good flavor? Also, orange pekoe is not considered high quality, even though it is one of the only whole-leaf grades. Why is that?

[the_dalu]

Vangedi Pekoe - Amba Tea Estate

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