Buy Black Tea
Ceylon is one of the most popular varieties of loose black tea. Grown in Sri Lanka, this blend is known for it's sweet flavor and high-caffeine content. Many people make Ceylon their breakfast blend of choice because it offers a pleasant jolt of energy without the anxiety and upset stomach that often accompanies a morning cup of coffee. The most popular varieties of Ceylon include Dimbula, Galle, Ratnapura, Uva and Nuwara Ellya. When you buy this blend, look for the signature lion logo to indicate it was grown in Sri Lanka.
Make the Perfect Cup of Ceylon Tea
For a great-tasting cup, buy loose leaves and spoon one teaspoon into a mug. Add eight ounces of boiling water and let the tea steep for three to four minutes. Many people add milk to create a smoother taste. Don't leave the brew steeping too long, or you may get a bitter-tasting cup. If you steep for under a minute, you may get a weaker-tasting cup.
The Health Benefits of Black Tea
When you buy loose leaf black tea, you get the health benefits of natural antioxidants in a rich, full-bodied brew. People are catching on to the healing powers of Ceylon and other black varieties, thanks to recent research and media exposure. These studies have linked black varieties to everything from reductions in tooth decay to prevention of heart disease and certain types of cancer.
The Tea Farm is an online service that provides premium loose leaf blends from Sri Lanka as well as blends like Oolong from China, Sencha from Japan and Darjeeling from India.
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