Steep time
3–5 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
95°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
high
Typical
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Best pick • solid black choice from Unknown origin
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
A specialty and a real rarity! From the central highlands, situated in the South of the City of Kandy in the Dimbula District, a fine pine needle-shaped leaf with lots of tips. It has a highly aromatic, spicy to nutty flavor, and is reminiscent of a malty Assam.