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by the_dalu
Fri May 31, 2024 1:07 am
Forum: Black Tea
Topic: Ceylon black tea
Replies: 22
Views: 7902

Re: Ceylon black tea

Idulgashinna 'Blink Bonnie' Twists Ceylon Organic

This was a good Ceylon tea too. I like the smell. Tea is more yellowish than black though. But lovely taste.
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by the_dalu
Fri May 31, 2024 1:05 am
Forum: Black Tea
Topic: Ceylon black tea
Replies: 22
Views: 7902

Re: Ceylon black tea

Thank you! I am going to buy a packet of this.
by the_dalu
Thu May 30, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: White Tea
Topic: What White Are You Drinking
Replies: 176
Views: 167125

Re: What White Are You Drinking

Lumbini Valley Ceylon Nuwaraeliya
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by the_dalu
Thu May 30, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: Black Tea
Topic: Ceylon black tea
Replies: 22
Views: 7902

Re: Ceylon black tea

Forest Hill Wild Tea Rod
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by the_dalu
Wed May 29, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: Black Tea
Topic: Ceylon black tea
Replies: 22
Views: 7902

Re: Ceylon black tea

I think it is a recent price change (last two years)

https://www.srilankateaboard.lk/tea-statistics/

I sampled couple of years in the past. They all have lower low grown prices. 2019-2023 Low grown seems to be high.

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by the_dalu
Wed May 29, 2024 5:11 pm
Forum: Black Tea
Topic: Ceylon black tea
Replies: 22
Views: 7902

Re: Ceylon black tea

I have noticed that Low region tea are the most expensive. I talked this with a tea shop owner. I don't know why that happens.
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by the_dalu
Sat May 25, 2024 12:42 pm
Forum: White Tea
Topic: What White Are You Drinking
Replies: 176
Views: 167125

Re: What White Are You Drinking

LeoFox wrote:
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:36 am
Dxjd needles - good stuff

I like that grassy taste that comes from high quality needles.
by the_dalu
Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: White Tea
Topic: What White Are You Drinking
Replies: 176
Views: 167125

Re: What White Are You Drinking

In the morning St. Clair's Excelsior White tea with an infuser and a mug. [1] Paper and Tea's PU ER BAI YA - N°103 in the evening with a Gaiwan. Screenshot 2024-01-09 at 18.13.36.png Screenshot 2024-01-09 at 18.13.27.png Screenshot 2024-01-09 at 18.13.18.png [1] - https://www.stclairstea.com/excelsi...
by the_dalu
Mon Jan 08, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: White Tea
Topic: Sri-Lankan white tea, one of the most expensive whites
Replies: 7
Views: 5473

Re: Sri-Lankan white tea, one of the most expensive whites

This post made me join this forum. I found this tea is being sold by Mariage Freres.[1] I also found the original website of the plantation.[2] I am trying to get some tea directly from them. Will keep you posted if I suceed. [1] - https://www.mariagefreres.com/UK/2-the-blanc-sacre-harvested-with-go...
by the_dalu
Mon Jan 08, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: Announcements & Guides
Topic: Introduce Yourself
Replies: 1447
Views: 601628

Re: Introduce Yourself

How long have you been drinking tea? Ever since I was born. I am from Sri Lanka and tea is a big part of our day to day life. But I started exploring different types of tea 6 months back. What kind of tea do you drink? I like Golden needles, Silver needles and Ceylon FOPs. How do you prepare your t...