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White and gold tin caddy of Dilmah Watte Somerset Estate Ceylon black leaf tea, 125g, with pink label and gold lion design
  • White and gold tin caddy of Dilmah Watte Somerset Estate Ceylon black leaf tea, 125g, with pink label and gold lion design
Dilmah Somerset Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea Tin Caddy – 125g Loose Leaf, Single Garden, High-Grown

Dilmah Somerset Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea Tin Caddy – 125g Loose Leaf, Single Garden, High-Grown

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Dilmah Somerset Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea Tin Caddy – 125g Loose Leaf, Single Garden, High-Grown
US$19.64

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Description

Overview

Dilmah Somerset Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea is part of the Watte Boutique Tea Collection, featuring single garden teas that reflect the unique terroir of Sri Lanka’s renowned tea regions. Sourced from the Somerset Estate in the Dimbula Valley, this high-grown Ceylon black tea is handpicked and traditionally crafted to preserve the distinctive character imparted by its origin. The 125g loose leaf tin caddy offers a medium-coloured tea with layered aromas and a smooth, velvety texture.

Key Features

  • Single garden Ceylon black tea from Somerset Estate, Dimbula Valley
  • High-grown at approximately 2,000 m elevation
  • Handpicked and traditionally crafted using time-honoured methods
  • Medium in colour with aromas of vanilla, hay, mint, peach, biscuit, peat, and wood smoke
  • Smooth, soft, and velvety structure with a lingering finish
  • 49% old seedling China Jat tea bushes and 51% vegetatively propagated bushes
  • Produced during the dry season (January to March) for optimal leaf quality
  • Packaged in a 125g loose leaf tin caddy

Material

  • Pure Ceylon black tea leaves from Somerset Estate
  • 49% old seedling China Jat tea bushes
  • 51% vegetatively propagated (VP) bushes, mainly high-quality cultivars

Features

  • Handpicked leaves
  • Traditionally crafted to preserve natural aroma, flavour, and colour
  • Medium colour with complex aroma profile: vanilla, hay, mint, peach, biscuit, peat, wood smoke
  • Soft, subtle taste with a smooth, velvety mouthfeel and lingering finish

Specifications

  • Origin: Somerset Estate, Dimbula Valley, Sri Lanka
  • Elevation: ~2,000 m (high-grown Ceylon Dimbula)
  • Net Weight: 125g loose leaf
  • Packaging: Tin caddy
  • Harvest: Dry season (January to March)

Usage

  • Recommended for brewing as loose leaf tea
  • Suitable for those seeking a medium-bodied, aromatic black tea

Care

  • Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
  • Keep the tin tightly closed to preserve freshness and aroma

Certifications

  • Somerset Estate practices sustainable agriculture, including use of organic fertilizers, minimized pesticides, and water management to preserve biodiversity
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

  • Inspired by the Gardens of Ceylon

    The Watte Single Garden Tea Collection captures the essence of Sri Lanka’s most distinctive tea regions. Each tea is a pure reflection of its unique terroir — shaped by the garden’s sunshine, soil, wind, and rainfall. Handpicked and crafted using time-honoured, traditional methods, these teas carry the unmistakable “fingerprint of nature” in their aroma, flavour, texture, and colour. Inspired by our founder’s vision to celebrate authenticity, this collection offers a true taste of real Ceylon tea — unblended, unspoiled, and deeply connected to its place of origin.

    Inspired by the Gardens of Ceylon