Java Loose Leaf Black Tea - Santosa Estate BOPS
Pale, malty and low in tannin — a single-estate Java black tea from the August peak harvest.- Free Shipping on UK orders over £30
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Our Java loose leaf black tea from Santosa Estate is a smooth, distinctive single-estate BOPS with pale golden liquor, gentle malt and a naturally low-tannin finish. Grown in West Java and harvested during the peak of the season, it offers an approachable yet characterful cup with delicate floral sweetness — excellent enjoyed plain or lightly sweetened in the traditional Javanese style.
Java Loose Leaf Black Tea from Santosa Estate
Santosa Estate BOPS is a fine Indonesian black tea from West Java, offering a gentler, more elegant style than many stronger breakfast teas. It is a rewarding choice for drinkers who enjoy black tea with flavour and depth, but prefer a smoother cup with less astringency.
The BOPS grade, or Broken Orange Pekoe Special, gives a consistent infusion with good clarity and a satisfying release of flavour.
Smooth, Malty and Naturally Low in Tannin
In the cup, this Java loose leaf black tea brews to a pale, luminous liquor that is lighter in appearance than its flavour might suggest. The taste is softly malty, smooth and clean, with a subtle floral note that lingers gently on the finish.
Its low-tannin character makes it especially easy to drink, with a rounded profile that feels calm, balanced and quietly distinctive.
A Single-Estate Indonesian Black Tea with Real Character
Santosa is a tea that stands confidently on its own. Rather than serving merely as a blending component, it offers a clear sense of place and a refined flavour profile that rewards slower drinking.
It is less forceful than an Assam and less brisk than many Ceylons, but has a pleasing warmth and individuality that make it particularly appealing as an afternoon tea.
At a Glance
- Origin: Santosa Estate, West Java, Indonesia
- Tea type: Single-estate loose leaf black tea
- Grade: BOPS
- Liquor: Pale golden with clear brightness
- Flavour: Smooth, gently malty, lightly floral
- Best enjoyed: Plain or with a small amount of sugar
Ideal for a Softer Afternoon Black Tea
This is an excellent choice when you want a black tea with substance, but without the stronger tannic edge of a heavy breakfast blend. It is especially pleasing taken plain, where the delicate floral note and smooth finish are easiest to appreciate.
A small amount of sugar can also work well, echoing the traditional Javanese preference for a lightly sweetened black tea.
How to Brew Java Santosa Estate BOPS
Use freshly boiled water at 100°C and add one heaped teaspoon per cup. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes for a pale, balanced cup, or extend to 5 minutes if you prefer a little more depth.
Because this tea is naturally low in tannin, it remains smooth even with a slightly longer infusion. Milk may be added if desired, but it is not necessary and can soften some of the tea’s quieter subtleties.
Ingredients
Black tea from Java, Indonesia.
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 single-estate teas from both celebrated and less familiar origins, including smooth Indonesian black teas such as Java Santosa Estate BOPS.
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Tea Type |
Quantity |
Water Temp |
Brew Time |
| WHITE | 3-5g per cup | 70c | 5-6 mins |
| GREEN | 3-5g per cup | 75c | 2-5 mins |
| BLACK | 3-5g per cup | 95c | 4-6 mins |
| OOLONG | 3-5g per cup | 95c | 5-8 mins |
| PU-ERH | 3-5g per cup | 95c | 4-6 mins |
| UK Orders over £30 | FREE |
| UK Orders under £30 and below 250g | £1.97 |
| UK Orders under £30 and above 250g | £3.95 |
| International Orders | £15 |
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