Steep time
3–5 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
95°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
high
Typical
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Tip: Steep 2 grams of Ratnapura FOP Special in 200ml at 95°C for 3 minutes for a full-bodied cup.
Pairing: breakfast pastries, aged cheese, or dark chocolate
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.