Uva Loose Leaf Black Tea - Dyraaba Estate OP1
Smooth, floral Ceylon black tea from the high-grown Dyraaba Estate in Sri Lanka's Uva.- Free Shipping on UK orders over £30
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Our Uva loose leaf black tea from Dyraaba Estate is a refined high-grown Ceylon OP1 with clear amber liquor, smooth medium body and the gently wine-like finish that makes seasonal Uva teas so distinctive. Harvested during the prized July to September quality period, it offers mellow depth, subtle floral lift and a clean, elegant cup — excellent taken black or softened with a splash of milk.
Uva Loose Leaf Black Tea from Dyraaba Estate
Dyraaba Estate lies in Sri Lanka’s celebrated Uva region, one of the island’s most distinctive high-grown tea areas. The estate’s OP1 leaf is harvested during the region’s key quality season, when the cup develops extra clarity, fragrance and depth.
This is a Ceylon black tea with refinement rather than brute strength: smooth, composed and especially rewarding for those who enjoy a more elegant, origin-led black tea.
Long OP1 Leaf with Classic Seasonal Uva Character
The OP1 grade denotes long, wiry, well-twisted leaves that infuse gradually and evenly. This creates a cup with poise, structure and a more measured release of flavour than smaller broken grades.
In Dyraaba’s high-altitude setting, the tea develops a distinctive Uva profile: bright in appearance, smooth on the palate and gently aromatic through the finish.
Mellow, Floral and Lightly Wine-Like
In the cup, this Uva loose leaf black tea brews to a clear, bright amber liquor with warmth and natural clarity. The flavour is medium-bodied and rounded, with a soft floral note and a subtle wine-like quality that lingers pleasantly.
It is an elegant black tea that feels polished from first sip to last, balancing brightness with depth rather than leaning too heavily in either direction.
At a Glance
- Origin: Dyraaba Estate, Uva, Sri Lanka
- Tea type: Single-estate loose leaf black tea
- Grade: OP1
- Liquor: Clear bright amber
- Flavour: Smooth, mellow, floral and gently wine-like
- Best enjoyed: Black or with a small splash of milk
A Versatile Morning or Afternoon Ceylon
Served black, Dyraaba OP1 shows its finest details: the floral lift, clean finish and distinctive Uva character. It is especially rewarding for those who enjoy elegant Ceylon teas without milk.
Add a modest splash and the cup becomes rounder and slightly fuller, making it equally suitable as a calm morning brew or a refined afternoon tea.
How to Brew Uva Dyraaba Estate OP1
Use freshly boiled water at 100°C and add 2 to 3g of leaf per cup, or roughly one teaspoon. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes.
A 3-minute infusion keeps the tea lighter and more floral. A 4-minute brew brings out greater body and depth. The long OP1 leaves release flavour gradually, so allow them the time to open properly.
Ingredients
Black tea from Dyraaba Estate, Uva, Sri Lanka.
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 that reveal the character of their region, including elegant high-grown Ceylon teas such as Uva Dyraaba Estate OP1.
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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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