March 30, 2023
Ceylan Mattakelle
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Product code:
CSTN-209
A surprising black tea from central Sri Lanka. The processing of this tea, with its long twisted leaves and buds, results in a taste and appearance of an Wulong (Bai Hao), but without completely omitting the typically malty aspect of a black tea. Mattakelle, a plantation at around 1400 metres, started its activities in the 1870’s, when tea cultivation first arrived in the country.
Clear and smooth with a beautiful copper colour, the infusion offers clear floral (rosehip flowers) and fruity (cooked pears) flavours. This pleasant start develops into a lingering notes of lavender and a slight camphorous sensation on the palate.
Generous and powerful!
- Cultivar: Assamica 2043
- Altitude: 1290m
- Date of harvest: November 15, 2022
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Gaiwan technique
Quantity / 150ml of water
3
Temperature of infusion
95
Infusion length 1
35 - 45 sec
Infusion length 2
35 - 45 sec
Infusion length 3
55 - 65 sec
Teapot method
Quantity / 250ml of water
1.5
Temperature of infusion
95
Infusion length
3 - 4 min
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