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Category:<\/strong>\u00a0Black Tea
Global Reputation:<\/strong>\u00a0The Champagne of Ceylon<\/em><\/p>\n

Grown at Sri Lanka\u2019s highest elevations (1,800\u20132,000 m), Nuwara Eliya teas are prized for their delicate, fragrant character. The cool climate slows growth, producing thin, wiry leaves with a light liquor and refined floral\u2011cypress aroma\u2014a striking contrast to the boldness of Uva.<\/p>\n

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    Similar to Uva but with longer withering due to cooler temperatures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Plucked year\u2011round; high\u2011grown estates focus on quality over quantity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Professional Brewing<\/h3>\n
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      Vessel:<\/strong>\u00a0Porcelain teapot or\u00a0gaiwan<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Leaf amount:<\/strong>\u00a02.5\u20133 g per 200 ml water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Water temperature:<\/strong>\u00a085\u201390\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Steep time:<\/strong>\u00a02.5\u20133.5 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Re\u2011steeping:<\/strong>\u00a02 infusions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Taste Profile:<\/strong>\u00a0Pale gold to amber liquor, delicate rose, cypress, and citrus aroma. Light\u2011bodied, sweet, and subtle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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