The TeaSource description of this tea is accurate. It is a medium bodied tea that is very smooth. I did not detect any tannins. I didn’t find it necessary to use cream to cut the astringency. Very nice tea.
TeaSourceSKU: 27832
Ceylon Clipper Ship | Black Tea
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A medium-bodied cup with a mouthfeel like honey. The character of plum skins and licorice have a quiet, yet satisfying stamina. It finishes with the soft, aromatic briskness of lilacs and sea salt.
An FBOP leaf grade produced April 5-11, 2026 by Mr. Thiruchelvem at the Blairlomond Estate in the Udapussellawa region of Sri Lanka. It’s a two leaf and a bud pick of a mix of seedling and cultivar plants growing at 3,500 feet.
Ingredients: black tea
Steeping Instructions
3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 212°F | Steep 3 min.
Number of Cups
2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups
Ingredients
black tea
Steeping Instructions
Western Steeping Method
Steep 3 grams of tea in 10–12 oz of 212°F (100°C) water for 3 minutes.
Approximate Cups of Tea per Package
This estimate is based on the recommended steeping instructions for this tea. Actual yield will vary depending on your steeping method and personal preference.
2 ounce
Makes about
19
cups of tea
4 ounce
Makes about
38
cups of tea
Tea Type
Black tea
Origin
Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Sub-origin
Uddapussellawa
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