“My afternoon ritual general involves a green tea of some sort. But this unassuming blend is perfect for any time of day. Light on flavor with gentle woody notes. Wet forest floor filled with twigs...” Read full tasting note
“admittedly i don’t remember much about this one because it’s been a loooong day already. I know that i enjoyed it so i’m glad i have a bit more to try out from variaTEA to get in a proper review...” Read full tasting note
“I don’t love this one. It’s got a briskness that for my tastes is drying. It’s fuller bodied and more sharp so based on my preferences, this is not for me. It’s not bad, just not my cup of tea.” Read full tasting note
“Thanks again for the samples, Teakruthi! A fantastic robust black tea here. The leaves look unique to me — they remind me of the pelt of some feral wood creature for some reason. Dark, wiry,...” Read full tasting note
Pure Ceylon Black tea (FF EXP)
Loose leaf · From Kandy region · Ethical Tea Partnership certified
This medium grown tea is from a low country plantation belonging to a beautiful estate that sits high and overlooks the fields and rain-forests below. The Vithanakanda Estate is highly acclaimed for its high quality, award-winning teas. There is pride in the tea from seed to cup, from farmer to drinker. Just a walk through the halls of this estate will give you a glimpse into the world of their success, where their various awards are proudly displayed on the walls. Our Afternoon Ritual blend produces a sweet honey fragrance and appears a warm russet hue in the cup. Aromatic and fine, this tea is the perfect afternoon blend.
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Health benefits of our Afternoon Ritual tea
Afternoon Ritual is the perfect alternative to coffee, providing a healthy dose of caffeine to get going. Afternoon Ritual is rich in antioxidants that help reduce cholesterol and the risk of heart disease, and contain Polyphenols have been shown to reduce the risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer in women and Prostate Cancer in men. Learn more about the benefits of Afternoon Ritual and our other black teas on our blog.
Servings
1 tsp (2.0g) per 1 cup (6 oz, 180 ml)
Brewing
Near boil at 95-100 C (203-212 F)
Steepings
3 to 5 minutes, up to 3 times
Suggestions
Drink plain
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