Sri Lanka Ruby Gem TRI 2043 - 30g
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A premium, high altitude tea from Sri Lanka, harvested in April 2023.
Hand picked from the garden at an altitude of 1340m. The garden is located in the Dimbula area and the cultivar used is TRI 2043 - Camellia sinensis var. assamica 'TRI 2043'.
This cultivar was registered with the TRI-Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka in 1958. It is a cultivar that produces 'silver tip quality', i.e. the highest quality teas.
The tea is full-bodied, energetic and clean infusion with a taste of honey, apricot, a light blend of spices with a lingering aftertaste.
A rare tea from this area.
Brewing: 150m, 5g (approx. 4 pearls), 95°C, within 2,5 min. first infusion, more time is needed to open the leaves from the rolled state, subsequent infusions are shorter, almost gong fu preparation.