Country of Origin: Sri Lanka(Ceylon) Grade: Pekoe (Certified Organic)

Attitude: above 6000 ft              Manufacture Type: Orthodox

Infusion: Bright tending yellow

Certifying Information: CERTIFYING BODY: IMO - Switzerland, CERTIFICATE#: 22473-NOP, REFERENCE#: 9771

Information: A classic Ceylon tea. Light liquoring with hints of delicate floral notes. Dashes of astringency reminiscent of plum are sprinkled throughout the cup. Koslande is one of the estates that we use in this Ceylon organic tea. In addition to being organic certified, Koslande is also a member of the Fair Trade Organization and has been a member since 1996.

Hot tea brewing Method: Use 2-4 teaspoons of tea per 4 cup tea pot (you vary the strength by the amount of tea used); pour in boiling water that has been freshly drawn. Steep the tea for 2-7 minutes depending upon the strength of the tea desired. Stir the tea after 2 minutes (if you used boiling water virtually all the leaves will sink to the bottom of the tea pot), let it stand for another 1 to 5 minutes and then gently pour into your cup. Milk and a dash of sugar will help capture the character of the tea, but it is perfectly okay to consume this tea ‘straight-up’.

Iced tea brewing Method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. Note: This tea tends to ‘cloud’ or go ‘milky’ when poured over ice. This commonly happens with high quality teas.