Ceylon Tea

Sri Lanka is one of the most famous countries to produce tea which is one of the most fabulously enjoyed beverages by many. Sri Lanka is the fourth largest producer of tea in the world, and the second largest exporter. Around 20% of the teas sold around the world come from Sri Lanka. The unique tastes and the impeccable aromas of Ceylon Tea is what makes it famous around the globe.

Ceylon Black Tea is the most famously known tea around the globe. The high-grown black tea has a honey golden liquor and light and is among the best teas which has a distinct flavor, aroma and strength. The low-grown teas has a burgundy brown liquor and stronger in taste. And the mid-grown teas are strong, rich and full-bodied. Ceylon black tea is famous around the world and is used as the base for many blends such as Earl Grey tea, and many other fruit flavored teas. Apart from Black tea, Ceylon green tea which is mainly grown in the Uva Province, is growing rapidly in the market as its products attract among many tea-drinking nations of the world. The Ceylon Green Tea generally has a fuller body, and has a pungent, malty and nutty flavor. Green tea in Sri Lanka has its own characteristics, they are darker in both the dry and infused leaf, and has a rich flavor different from other green teas. Much of the green teas produced in Sri Lanka has an acquired taste and are exported to the Middle East, countries of the former Soviet Union, North Africa, North America and East Asian markets. In Sri Lanka, too, a taste for green tea is rapidly spreading. Today, Green Ceylon Tea is produced by eleven manufacturers on a number of estates in the mid-grown and high-grown districts. Among the varieties produced on these estates are Young Hyson (including Chun Mee), Sou Mei or ‘longevity tea’, rolled ‘gunpowder’ tea, green tea fannings and Sencha fannings. Both Chinese and Japanese tea-making methods are employed in making green Ceylon Tea. As the pleasures of drinking tea and the healthful properties of the beverage are discovered by more and more people around the world, Ceylon Tea looks set to continue growing in success and popularity. Ceylon Tea is indeed exquisitely famous for its rich tastes and aromas, and is produced with its’ high quality standards, for everyone to have the privilege of tasting such a wonderful beverage.