Description
“Russian” black tea
“Russian” black tea is a blend of Chinese and Ceylon black tea.
China
The tea that we know as “black tea” is called red tea in China. It got that name because of the red color of the liquid obtained by leaf infusion. Confusion arose as early as the 17th century, when Dutch and British traders saw darker leaves (the usual green-non-oxidized ones at that time) and called it black tea. All teas from China come from the plant Camelia sinesis var. sinesis, and have a softer and more subtle character compared to the Indian ones, which are sharper and more robust.
Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
This famous black tea is characterized by dark leaves and a copper colored liquid. Ceylon black tea is harvested in the early morning hours, in the hills of Sri Lanka also known as Ceylon. The characteristic taste and aroma of Ceylon tea is obtained through production processes, passed down through the generations. With the fact that in the past everything was done by hand, while today various machines are available that facilitate production.
Sri Lanka has a suitable climate and altitude that allows the successful production of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). Precipitation and air humidity, as well as temperature, provide a climate that favors the production of high-quality tea. Tea production is one of the main sources of income in these areas. As Sri Lanka is one of the largest producers of tea in the world next to China.
- Country of origin: China, Sri Lanka
PREPARATION
3 g (cca. flat tablespoon)
95ºC
2-3min
