Royal Indulgence

Ceylon Ruhuna Black Tea

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Superior quality 100% pure Ceylon Tea Natural Ingredients Free from artificial additives

Royal Indulgence is our OPA-grade Ceylon black tea from Ruhuna — larger, bold whole leaves that look as handsome in the pot as they taste in the cup. Grown in Sri Lanka's warm southern lowlands, OPA stands apart with its open, twisted leaf and unhurried character.

The liquor glows bright amber with a light, fresh elegance and the most delicate body in our black tea range. Allow a full steep so the long leaf can unfurl; the reward is a smooth, refined cup made for quiet indulgence.

How to brew Royal Indulgence

Grown in the warm lowlands of Ruhuna in southern Ceylon, our long, twisted OPA leaf opens slowly into a bright amber cup that is light, fresh and elegant. Give it water just off the boil and a full steep to let the leaf open.

Temperature 95°C / 203°F
Measure 2 g per 200 ml
Steep time 3–5 min
Infusions 2
Brewer's note

Light-bodied, fresh and gracefully smooth — an indulgent whole-leaf tea for quiet moments. Steep the full 5 minutes to draw out its depth, or around 3 minutes for a more delicate cup. The long leaf has plenty left to give, so enjoy a second, slightly shorter infusion. Enjoy it plain to savour its delicate freshness, or sweeten lightly with honey or sugar.

Details

Tasting Notes
Light bodied and fresh
Leaf Style
Twisted long leaf
Grade
OPA
Ingredients
Ceylon Ruhuna Black tea
Origin
Ruhuna , Sri Lanka
Brewing Instructions
2g for 200 ml of water. Steep for 3-5 minutes at 95° C. · Full guide

Where It's Grown

Ruhuna lies in Sri Lanka's deep south, where tea gardens roll across warm lowlands within reach of the Indian Ocean breeze. Below 600 metres, tropical warmth lets the leaf grow fast and long, and low-grown Ruhuna tea is prized for its handsome leaf, natural sweetness and generous, honeyed depth.

Our Royal Indulgence (OPA grade) brings this character to the cup: light bodied and fresh.

Elevation below 600 m
Monsoon Both monsoons
Best season February – April

Watered by both the southwest monsoon (May to September) and the northeast monsoon (December to February), Ruhuna is harvested right through the year. The drier spell from February to April brings its brightest, most fragrant flushes.

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Map of Sri Lanka highlighting the Ruhuna tea region where Royal Indulgence is grown
 

Customer Rating

4.8

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Karen T. 
“What a treat! ”

Fantastically smooth black tea...

Jimmy P. 
“Smooth”

Love the smooth flavour and it doesn't get bitter

Lucas G. 
“Perfect Ceylon tea”

It tastes great with a dash of lemon

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