Ceylon Melfort Special Green Tea - Pussellawa Valley Loose Leaf

Our Ceylon Melfort Special green tea is a distinctive loose leaf Sri Lankan green tea from the Melfort Estate in the Pussellawa Valley. Full-bodied, fruity and gently spicy, it brews to a glowing golden cup with lively freshness, satisfying structure and a clean finish — a rewarding green tea for thoughtful mornings, afternoon drinking or serving cooled over ice.

Ceylon Melfort Special Green Tea from the Pussellawa Valley

Melfort Special Green Tea is produced at the Melfort Estate in Sri Lanka’s Pussellawa Valley, an area noted by specialist tea sellers for its distinctive Ceylon green teas. The estate has a long history of tea production, and a dedicated modern green tea facility was introduced in 2004 to support this style of manufacture.

This is a green tea with more presence than many lighter styles: expressive, structured and full of character, while still retaining the freshness expected of well-made loose leaf green tea.

Fruity, Spicy and Full-Bodied

In the cup, this Ceylon Melfort Special green tea gives a warm golden liquor with a lively, fresh bouquet. Similar specialist descriptions consistently highlight its fruity and spicy aroma, fuller body and pleasingly invigorating character.

It is a tea with genuine substance: brighter and more structured than a very delicate green tea, yet still clean and refreshing from first sip to last.

A Distinctive Sri Lankan Green Tea

The leaf is matt olive-green, coarse and open-rolled, with a style often compared to traditional Chinese green tea craftsmanship. Competitor listings also emphasise that Melfort works with China plants and produces a green tea of unusual character for Sri Lanka.

That makes this an especially appealing choice for green tea drinkers looking beyond the better-known Chinese and Japanese styles, or for Ceylon tea enthusiasts interested in something less familiar than the island’s classic black teas.

At a Glance

• Tea type: Loose leaf green tea
• Origin: Melfort Estate, Pussellawa Valley, Sri Lanka
• Liquor: Glowing golden
• Flavour: Fruity, gently spicy, fresh and full-bodied
• Character: Lively, structured and clean-finishing
• Best enjoyed: Without milk, hot or cooled over ice

A Green Tea with Real Presence

Melfort Special is a good choice for those who enjoy green tea but want more body and expression than a particularly soft or delicate cup provides. Its fruity-spicy profile gives it a distinctive appeal, and it remains refreshing enough for regular drinking.

It is equally enjoyable served warm or allowed to cool for a cleaner, thirst-quenching iced tea in warmer weather.

How to Brew Ceylon Melfort Special Green Tea

Use water cooled slightly after boiling, around 80°C, and add one heaped teaspoon per cup. Steep for 2 to 3 minutes for a balanced, fresh cup.

Those who prefer a bolder green tea can extend the infusion a little further, though the cleaner expression of the leaf is usually found within the shorter brewing range. This tea also works well cooled or cold brewed for a refreshing iced green tea.

Ingredients

Green tea.

About High Teas London

High Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over 350 different teas in our collection, we are proud to offer teas with genuine provenance and individuality, including unusual Sri Lankan green teas such as Ceylon Melfort Special.