Straight ・ Ruhuna
Ruhuna
It has a unique smoky flavor with little astringency.
- Origin
- Southern Sri Lanka
- Liquor color
- Deep Rich Red
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as a milk tea
About Ruhuna
Produced in the lowlands of Southern Sri Lanka (Low Grown), this tea features large black leaves that yield a sweet, smoky aroma reminiscent of brown sugar and honey, along with a deep reddish-brown liquor. With its low astringency and rich body, it is favored for sweetened milk teas and chai, making it a popular choice in the Middle East.
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 milk tea
- Full-bodied teas pair well with milk. Use slightly more leaves and steep a bit longer (3–4 minutes) for a strong brew, then add room-temperature milk afterwards. Not overheating the milk lets the tea's aroma shine.
A general guide to brewing black tea. Adjust to the tea and your taste.