Ceylon Uva Highland Loose Tea
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Grown in the Uva Highland region, this traditional Pekoe tea yields a strong amber brew with full flavour and distinct aroma.
| Product Name | Price | Qty |
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| Ceylon Uva Highland - Loose 2oz/56g |
$5.45 |
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| Ceylon Uva Highland - Loose 4oz/113g |
$9.45 |
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| Ceylon Uva Highland - Loose 8oz/227g |
$16.50 |
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| Ceylon Uva Highland - Loose 16oz/454g |
$29.95 |
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The teas from the high eastern slopes of the island of Sri Lanka have a distinct, unique flavour caused mainly from the “cachan” wind that blows in July and August.
These special conditions create a black tea with a smooth, pronounced taste and a wonderful aroma. This tea drinks well with milk.
| Caffeine | Caffeinated |
|---|---|
| Cup Strength | Very Strong |
| Origin | Sri Lanka |
| Tea Format | Loose Tea |
| Type | Black |
Interesting flavour Review by ['Joan']
My first time with this tea and will definitely order it again. I love the full bodied flavour.
Posted on 2020-11-08My favourite Ceylon Review by Pat
This is my absolute favorite Ceylon. I keep coming back to it whichever other Ceylons I try. It is wonderfully smooth and brews a strong full-flavoured cup. For those who like a robust tea without bitterness. Take with milk and sugar (or without!).
Posted on 2019-07-275 stars Review by TerraBella
I like strong, milky tea in the morning and this is absolutely the go-to tea for someone like me. I make it very strong and add whole milk. This tea has enough flavor to stand up well to the butterfat in milk; but even after brewing it for 8 minutes does not become too rough or tannic. It is wonderfully comforting in the morning. It also works well for me as iced tea, however, as noted above, I like it strong and do not add any lemon or sugar to it when I make iced tea. It would make a wonderful chai, also.
Posted on 2016-04-095 stars Review by Uncle Tundra
This is one of my three fave teas. I find the UVA to have a perfect aroma and color, almost a bit floral if you don't steep it for too long. It's like Shangrila in the morning but almost makes for a nice mid-day tea, since it's not too strong.
Posted on 2013-06-215 stars Review by Uncle Tundra
This is one of my three fave teas. I find the UVA to have a perfect aroma and color, almost a bit floral if you don't steep it for too long. It's like Shangrila in the morning but almost makes for a nice mid-day tea, since it's not too strong.
Posted on 2013-06-21our favourite Review by Kevin and Lise
We have tried several loose black teas since our "conversion" from tea bags, and we keep coming back to this one for its smooth but distinctive tea flavour. We look forward to having it every evening!
Posted on 2012-11-20Wonderful! Review by Betty - Murchie's Team Member
Eleanor describes this as "a hug in a cup", and I must agree! This tea has a beautiful aroma and colour, but what got me hooked is the wonderful flavour. Smooth, clear and strong, Ceylon UVA is an excellent cup of tea!
Posted on 2012-09-16Write your Own Review
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Flavour Profile Guide
Tea and coffee tasting is a very individual, multi-dimensional experience: one person’s perfect cup can be too strong or weak, too brisk or watery for the next person. At Murchie’s, we believe that the best tea or coffee is the one that YOU like the best! We use the following flavour profile guides to help compare our teas and coffees within a relative scale.
Tea Strength Ratings
This rating method indicates the strength of flavour each tea has when brewed according to our brewing guide.
RATING |
RATING PROFILE |
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Light/Delicate: Very light in colour and delicate in flavour | |
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Medium: Medium-light cup with slightly fuller cup | |
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Medium-Strong: Medium-dark cup, medium body, and full flavour without harshness | |
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Strong: Full body, rich cup, takes milk well | |
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Very Strong: Rich, dark cup with very full, strong flavour and briskness |
Coffee Ratings
We rate the flavour properties of our coffees along two dimensions: roast and body.
Roast is simply a result of how long and how hot the beans have been roasted, which can be seen in the colour of the finished bean, and typically results in general flavour traits:
| Light Roast | More acidity, brightness and a slight pucker | |
| Medium Roast | Slightly richer flavours, some acidity, enhanced creaminess | |
| Dark Roast | Distinctive roasted flavour, sometimes notes of toasted sugar or charcoal |
Body is the term used to describe how the brewed coffee feels in your mouth:
| Light Body | Easy to drink with little lingering flavour, ‘thin’ or ‘clean’ feeling on the palate | |
| Medium Body | Heavier, creamier mouth-feel with more lingering flavour | |
| Full Body | Rich, full-mouth feeling: hits all of the palate and lingers |
Tea Brewing Guide
Different types of teas should be brewed according to certain times and water temperatures to bring out their best flavours. Use this guide as a starting point, and then experiment until you find the perfect brewing method for your favourite tea.
Based on approximately one level teaspoon (2.5g) of loose tea or one tea bag per 6-8 ounce (180-240ml) cup. For stronger flavour, add more tea. Brewing for longer may increase the strength of the tea, but will likely also cause bitterness.
Brew times shown in minutes.
Coffee Brewing Guide
The simplest methods for brewing coffee are drip coffee, pour over and French press. These guidelines are a starting point; modify the ratio of coffee to water, the grind, and brewing time to your taste. If your coffee is not strong enough, increase the proportion of coffee per cup of water, grind the beans finer, or allow them to brew longer – or any combination of these factors. If your coffee is too strong, simply do the opposite.
Drip coffee or pour over method: hot water is gradually poured over coffee grounds and slowly drips through
- Fine to medium grind coffee
- 1.5 to 2.5 tablespoons of coffee per cup of water
- Coarse grind coffee
- 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of coffee per cup (e.g. 4-6 tbsp for a 4-cup French press)
- Pour about 1/3 of the water over the coffee grinds; wait about 30 seconds and then pour in the rest
- Wait 4-5 minutes, then push down the plunger to separate the grounds from finished coffee, and enjoy!
