CEYLON PRECIOUS JEWEL BLACK TEA

A real speciality, this rare tea has a smooth, malty character and richness reminiscent of the finest Assam with a very elegant leaf, edged with silver and gold. The sweet honey-like aroma, with tones of apricot and exotic flowers, lifts Precious Jewel above the ordinary realm of Ceylon teas. The honey character transfers into the cup, enhancing the full and well-balanced creamy flavour, which also carries nuances of chocolate, vanilla and blackcurrant. Currently the highest priced tea at auction in Sri Lanka. Produced on the Homadola estate whose name was derived from Homa Dola (Brook). The Homadola flows down from the world heritage site of Sinharaja forest and proceeds by the edge of the Kothalawala Bungalow down the ravine and cascades down a rocky cliff from where it breaks into a lovely gush. The estate has won many awards in social welfare activities and has been in the forefront of improving living standards for her Associates. It also produces cinnamon, pineapples and dragon fruit. 1328