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| Lover's Leap Ceylon Black Tea Grade
OP (Orange Pekoe) This is a Ceylon tea that is also a true Orange Pekoe
grade. This is the largest size tea leaf. The cup tends to be somewhat
light. A superb after dinner tea from Sri Lanka. Lover's
Leap (a western tea estate) is one of the best tea gardens in Sri
Lanka.
During its peak season (Feb/Mar) this estate s production is
characterized by a delightful flavor that is astringent and lively. The
best weather for producing quality tea is highlighted by cool nights,
dry weather and bright sunny days. These conditions force the tea bush
to expend all its energies into the new growth leaves giving the tea its
best flavor. During February and March the cool moisture laded
northeast monsoon winds after traveling across the Bay of Bengal hit the
island. The winds rise as they cross the Central Highlands of Sri
Lanka.
As the air rises it cools and the moisture condenses giving rise to
very wet conditions on the east side of the central divide but dry and
cool rain shadow conditions on the western side. Not surprisingly, the
western tea estates peak in quality. The top elevations of Lovers Leap
very often are in the clouds. Regularly when you are at the peak you
look down onto the clouds with brilliant sunshine and blue sky above.
Lover's Leap received it name because situated on the estate is a cliff
where lovers would throw themselves over if they were jilted or they
were not allowed to marry one another. This tea is a true Orange Pekoe grade. Interestingly, the term Orange Pekoe has little to do with quality as it is a size grading term. Orange Pekoe in true tea jargon that stands for whole leaf. When you pour boiling water on this tea you will see how the leaf uncurls and expands quite dramatically, a process called the agony of the leaf. |
 Lover's Leap Four Ounce $7.30 |
 Lover's Leap Eight Ounce $13.00 |
 Lover's Leap One Pound $23.50 |
