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TPR Rilhena Estate Ceylon Souchong Black Tea Caddy-150g Loose Leaf
  • TPR Rilhena Estate Ceylon Souchong Black Tea Caddy-150g Loose Leaf
TPR Rilhena Estate Ceylon Souchong Black Tea Caddy-150g Loose Leaf

TPR Rilhena Estate Ceylon Souchong Black Tea Caddy-150g Loose Leaf

Teamaker's Private Reserve
US$35.00

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Description

"A rare tea that ranks as an equivalent of a fine Islay Malt Whisky"

Tasting Note

A powerful tea from our Rilhena Estate in the Ratnapura region, exhibiting twisted, dark brown leaf. When infused the tea evolves into a chocolate-coloured infusion with a piquant and lightly smoky aroma. The amber liquor that is produced offers a robust and very unusual tea; smoked gently over the embers of Cinnamon wood for three days after fermentation, the tea has a pleasing smoky character with a hint of spicy, sweetness that is the result of the use of Ceylon Cinnamon in smoking the tea. A rare tea that ranks as an equivalent of a fine Islay Malt Whisky.

About the Origin

Rilhena Estate, Ceylon

Rilhena Estate is situated near Pelmadulla town in the Sabaragamuwa Province, an area enriched with gem stones. The estate is also in close proximity to the historic Ganegam Buddhist Temple which was purportedly constructed by King Walahamba in the 14th century. The distinct feature of this temple is the large statue of Lord Buddha in a standing position, which is an uncommon pose for statues of the Buddha found in Sri Lanka. This temple is an important place of worship for Buddhists.

Character : Intense

Body : Medium

Aroma : Smokey

Finish : Long

 
Brewing guide

For the perfect cup:

  • 200 ml of hot water 200 ml of hot water
  • 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea
  • Steep for 3–5 minutes Steep for 3–5 minutes

Recommended water temperature: 90–95°C

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Shipping

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A Tea with a Story

  • Curated by the Teamaker Himself

    The Teamaker’s Private Reserve is an eclectic collection of rare and exceptional teas, each handpicked by Merrill J Fernando, Founder of Dilmah, to represent the very finest in tea. This collection reflects a lifetime devoted to tea — a pursuit of quality, authenticity, and craftsmanship that redefined how the world experiences Ceylon tea.

    From the beginning, Dilmah stood apart as the first producer-owned tea brand, offering tea that is ‘picked, perfected and packed’ at origin — preserving freshness, flavour, and natural goodness. Rooted in a philosophy that sees business as a matter of human service, this commitment to ethics and excellence defines every tea in this remarkable collection.

    Curated by the Teamaker Himself