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10 CHINA China is the real home of tea, and it is grown there in all provinces in the centre and south of the country. The best teas originate at the altitudes of 1,000 – 2,500 m. Yunnan, the south-western province of China, is actually considered the cradle of tea, as it was from there that the plant was taken to other countries. Chinese black teas are distinctive for their highly aromatic and mild taste, and are solely intended for export. (9)20805 Black Tea Snail NEW 60 1 3 This tea comes from a southwest provincy of Fujian. Shiny black leaves which are rolled into a form of snail shell are turned into a sweetish, amber-coloured infusion. The taste and aroma is reminiscent of French cognac in combination with caramel. (9)20800 Keemun 60 1 3 The fine, regular leaves produce a dark infusion with a pleasant aroma and slightly smoky, sweet taste. Standard packaging g kg (9)20524 Ceylon BOP1 Blend 60 1 1 A great blend of black tea from the Ruhana region. A sense of ripe banana and cacao come through in the taste and aroma, rounded off at the close by a hint of citrus fruit. (9)20502 Ceylon OP Dimbula Uduwela 40 1 1 Tea from a plantation at the altitude of 1,400 m. The large, long, slightly curled leaves create a light brown infusion with the taste of ripe apple. (9)20530 Ceylon Kandy FBOP 40 1 1 Kandy is the oldest tea growing region in Sri Lanka, with a history dating back to 1867. This example grows at altitudes of 650 – 1,300 m.a.s.l., and is a blend of leaves from estates named Uplands, Harangala and Dartry Valley. The brown-black leaves brew to make a yellow-orange infusion that has the aroma and taste of sweet lemon and cocoa. (9)20500 Ceylon OP Nuwara Eliya 40 1 1 This tea was picked at the altitude of 2,100 m. After brewing, the regularly rolled, thin leaves give a brown to orange-brown infusion. A mild fruity flavour dominated by cherry can be found in the taste. (9)20504 Ceylon Ruhuna Golden Garden OP1 40 1 1 Tea from lower parts of the Ruhuna region in the south of Sri Lanka. The long, thin leaves give a crystal clear orange-brown infusion, boasting the pleasantly sweet taste of white nougat. The tea drinks well with milk. SRI LANKA Climatic conditions for growing tea in Sri Lanka are highly favourable. Ceylon teas are classified by altitude, being ranked as Low Grown (less than 650 m above sea level), Medium Grown (650 -1,300 m above sea level) and High Grown (above 1,300 m). A significant region is Nuwara Eliya, the uppermost location where the finest teas come from, while another is Dimbula – the dry weather in January and February encourages teas of the highest quality to grow. Standard packaging g kg (9)20805 Black Tea Snail (Page 10) (9)20631 Early Morning Tea (Page 11) (9)20701 Five o‘clock Tea (Page 11) (9)820276 Darjeeling FTGFOP1 Second Flush Blend ORGANIC (Page 8)