Clear glass mug filled with dark liquid on a matching glass saucer against a white background
Clear glass mug filled with dark liquid on a matching glass saucer against a white background

Ceylon OP Devagiri

The leaves are slender and wiry, carrying a delicate fragrance that evokes the misty hillsides of Sri Lanka where they flourish. When infused, the liquor reveals a light copper hue and a gentle harmony of flavours — a soft, malty sweetness complemented by a clean, refreshing finish with a slightly smoky undertone that diminishes into sweetness

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Description

The first tea was planted at Devagiri during the last 20 years of British rule in Sri Lanka. In 1947, the year before independence, Rosh's grandfather, Francis Nanayakkara (a native Sri Lankan) bought the estate, established a tea factory and dedicated his life to making the finest teas in the south of Sri Lanka.

By the time he died in 1975, Devagiri had built a reputation as one of Sri Lanka's best estates. The British had been gone from Sri Lanka for 27 years and the country was trying to find its feet as a self-governing nation. His children (Rosh's mum and her 9 siblings) took over in a volatile political and economic environment but, despite the many challenges, they continued to produce excellent teas.

Today, Rosh and Mike are still producing great tea and we have this Ceylon OP from their collection.

The leaves are slender and wiry, carrying a delicate fragrance that evokes the misty hillsides of Sri Lanka where they flourish. When infused, the liquor reveals a light copper hue and a gentle harmony of flavours — a soft, malty sweetness complemented by a clean, refreshing finish with a slightly smoky undertone that diminishes into sweetness

As an OP1 grade tea, Devagiri stands among the finest of Ceylon black teas: refined, nuanced, and crafted for those who value care and attention in their cup.

For an ideal brew, steep the leaves at 95°C for 3–5 minutes, allowing them to unfurl gracefully and release their fragrant essence.

TIME: Morning, Afternoon

INFUSIONS: 2+

TYPE: Black Tea

ORIGIN: Sri Lanka

CAFFEINE: Most
Brewing instructions
  • Use around 3g of tea (1-2 heaped teaspoons) in 250ml of water
  • Use freshly boiled water
  • Infuse for 4 minutes depending on your preferred strength
Health Benefits

All tea originates from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis, but the final product varies in style, taste, and caffeine content depending on how it is processed.

Black tea, which undergoes full oxidation, has a lower concentration of polyphenols compared to green tea, but it has a higher caffeine and tannin content. Despite concerns about tannins, research shows that the levels present in tea do not appear to have any harmful effects on the body. In fact, black tea offers several health benefits, including:

  • Improved heart health
  • Better gut health
  • Enhanced focus

It also contains antioxidants such as theaflavins and thearubigins, which help combat oxidative stress. Also, tea is rich in the amino acid L-theanine, which is known for promoting relaxation and reducing stress and anxiety without causing drowsiness.
Ingredients

Black Tea
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