{"product_id":"ceylon-loose-leaf-black-tea-ruhunu-lumbini-op1","title":"Ceylon Loose Leaf Black Tea - Ruhunu Lumbini Estate OP1","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eCeylon loose leaf black tea\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ruhunu Lumbini Estate is a rich, full-bodied OP1 with bright coppery liquor, velvety texture and beautifully layered depth. Grown in southern Sri Lanka’s low-grown Ruhunu region, it offers a bold, rounded cup with plum-like sweetness, gentle astringency and the strength to enjoy either black or with a generous splash of milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12lyp55\" data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eCeylon Loose Leaf Black Tea from Ruhunu Lumbini Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eLumbini Estate lies in the Ruhunu district of southern Sri Lanka, a low-grown tea region known for producing darker, fuller and more richly textured Ceylon black teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eWhere high-grown Ceylon teas are often brisk and lifted, Ruhunu teas tend to be deeper, smoother and more substantial in the cup. This OP1 from Lumbini Estate is an excellent example of that fuller style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1449vy1\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eLong OP1 Leaf with Deep Low-Grown Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eOP1\u003c\/strong\u003e grade gives a long, well-formed orthodox leaf with attractive structure and a slower, more expressive infusion than broken-leaf grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eIn Ruhunu’s warm, humid growing conditions, the leaf develops a notably dark appearance and a bold, rounded flavour. The result is a tea with real presence, yet enough smoothness to remain elegant and highly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gpfnpr\" data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eFull-Bodied, Velvety and Gently Fruited\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eIn the cup, this Ceylon loose leaf black tea brews to a bright coppery infusion with reddish highlights. The texture is thick and velvety, giving the tea a particularly satisfying mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eThe flavour is deep and full-bodied, with a brooding richness softened by a smooth plum-like note. A long, measured astringency adds structure and keeps the finish clean rather than heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ofgugg\" data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vd62rw\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lumbini Estate, Ruhunu, Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j7xndo\" data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-estate loose leaf black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xdqfzd\" data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e OP1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pvqh1\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright coppery amber with red highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5r68gu\" data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied, velvety, rounded and gently plum-like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"42p5tr\" data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003eBest enjoyed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black or with milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1nfc7fv\" data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eExcellent for Breakfast or a Strong Afternoon Cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003eThis is a substantial black tea with enough depth for breakfast, particularly for drinkers who enjoy a stronger, more rounded Ceylon style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2878\"\u003eIt also works beautifully later in the day when you want a single-estate tea with more body and texture than a lighter high-grown cup. Taken black, the fruity depth is most apparent. With milk, it becomes softer, richer and especially comforting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6txqve\" data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2921\"\u003eHow to Brew Ruhunu Lumbini Estate OP1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003eUse freshly boiled water at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003e100°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and add \u003cstrong data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003eone heaped teaspoon per cup\u003c\/strong\u003e. Steep for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3030\"\u003e3 to 4 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e for a bright, lively cup with the plum notes clearly present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3285\"\u003eFor a deeper, more assertive brew, extend to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3152\"\u003e5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. If drinking black, the shorter steep is recommended. If adding milk, a slightly fuller brew helps the tea retain its generous body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lbjtps\" data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3302\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003eBlack tea from Lumbini Estate, Ruhunu, Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fdu6a6\" data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003eAbout High Teas London\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3695\"\u003eHigh Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over \u003cstrong data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3504\"\u003e350 different teas\u003c\/strong\u003e in our collection, we are proud to offer single-estate teas that reveal the true character of their origin, including richly textured low-grown Ceylon teas such as Ruhunu Lumbini Estate OP1.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Teas London","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":7692519800868,"sku":"RULU-50-M137","price":4.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":7692602048548,"sku":"RULU-125-M137","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":7692602081316,"sku":"RULU-250-M137","price":19.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":7692602114084,"sku":"RULU-500-M137","price":35.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":41240976261298,"sku":"RULU-60-M137","price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g","offer_id":41240978653362,"sku":"RULU-150-M137","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/2161\/7956\/products\/Ruhunu-LumbiniEst.PM.jpg?v=1778163424","url":"https:\/\/highteas.co.uk\/products\/ceylon-loose-leaf-black-tea-ruhunu-lumbini-op1","provider":"High Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}