What does Ceylon black tea taste like?
The Ceylon black tea is a strong and robust tea, which gives a little boost while offering inimitable flavors. It can be enjoyed plain, mixed with other teas such as English or Irish Breakfast, or with a splash of milk and a little sugar. It will also be your best ally for preparing iced tea, something to vary the pleasures.
At what time of day should you drink Ceylon black tea?
The Ceylon black tea is perfect for breakfast, it is quite strong and will allow you to wake up quickly to start your day off on the right foot. Rest assured, the Ceylon black tea is not just reserved for the first cup of the morning. You can enjoy it throughout the day if you like the taste. Vary the infusion time to modulate the intensity of your tea according to your desires. The longer you let it steep, the more pronounced the flavors will be.
How to prepare Ceylon black tea?
Depending on the preparation of Ceylon black tea, you will not get the same flavors. This is the opportunity to taste different teas using just one! Here are our recommendations:
- Heat water to 80°C or 85°C.
- Prepare between one and two teaspoons of tea leaves per 100 cl of water, depending on your preferences.
- Immerse the black tea in hot water, then let it steep for 3 minutes to enjoy all its flavors. If you want a stronger tea, steep longer. It is recommended not to infuse for more than 5 minutes.
- Let your tea sit for 3 minutes.
- Enjoy your delicious Ceylon black tea, accompanied by a cloud of milk and sugar, as desired.
The benefits of Ceylon black tea
Ceylon black tea has many benefits for health and the body. Rich in tannin, it is a very good alternative for people sensitive to caffeine or those wishing to stop or reduce coffee. The presence of L-theanine also gives it an energizing but not exciting effect. Indeed, L-theanine helps reduce stress and anxiety, thus avoiding the nervousness generally associated with coffee.
Then, Ceylon black tea, just like its colleagues in the black tea family, is rich in antioxidants! Antioxidants help fight against the development of certain diseases and premature aging of cells.
Choosing the right Ceylon black tea
To be sure to choose quality Ceylon tea, Kusmi recommends that you opt for organic tea, if possible in bulk. In this way, you are assured of having a tea that is pesticide-free and environmentally friendly during its preparation. Indeed, this name implies numerous quality controls during production.
Our expert opinion
At Kusmi, Ceylon black tea is a must-have in the black tea family. On the one hand because of its taste but also because of its health benefits. It will fit perfectly into your mornings and breakfasts, giving you the necessary boost for the day.
The Ceylon black tea is one of the most popular teas. It offers exquisite flavors and can be prepared in different ways depending on the time of day and your tastes. Let yourself be tempted by this exceptional, robust and delicious tea. Discover our range of black tea from Ceylon Kusmi Tea.