Straight ・ Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya
Refreshing aroma and robust flavor.
- Origin
- Central Sri Lanka
- Liquor color
- Orange
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as straight tea
About Nuwara Eliya
Located at an altitude of over 1,800 meters, this is the highest tea-growing area in Sri Lanka, known as the 'Tea Village.' The cool climate produces a refreshing and delicate aroma reminiscent of green tea, along with a light liquor color. The fermentation is slightly shallow, resulting in a refined astringency. This tea truly shines when enjoyed straight, making it a unique presence among Sri Lankan teas.
How to brew
Good tea comes down to three basics: the amount of leaves, fresh boiling water, and steeping time. Use about one teaspoon (3g) of leaves per cup, pour freshly boiled water at 95–100°C briskly over them, put the lid on the pot, and steep for 2.5–3 minutes. When the leaves circulate up and down in the pot (the 'jumping' effect), the aroma and flavor come out well.
- As a straight tea
- Enjoy the tea's natural aroma and liquor color. Steep for about 2.5–3 minutes; shorten it slightly if you find it too astringent. Pour out to the very last drop (the 'best drop') so the second cup keeps the same strength.
A general guide to brewing black tea. Adjust to the tea and your taste.