Ceylon Full Leaf

All About Tea’s Full Leaf Ceylon is bright and full-flavoured. Usually drunk with a small amount of milk, it can be enjoyed at any time of day. Its refreshing and thirst-quenching character makes it ideal for the afternoon. The Full Leaves require a slightly longer brewing time than the fine leaf teas however the taste and quality is superior.

Full Leaf Ceylon comes from the famous tea growing region of Uva. Located on the Eastern slopes of Sri Lanka's central mountain area, tumbling haphazardly down from Nuwara Eliya's high wooded plateau. These are high-grown teas, at elevations of between 3000 and 5000 feet, and of comparable quality to those of Dimbula to the West, but often with a very particular character known as "wintergreen". This can be an acquired taste but it quickly becomes quite addictive! The Uva Ceylons - flavoury, rich, positive teas whose character comes from pure flavour rather than brute strength - are the perfect afternoon teas.

This is a large, beautiful leaf, full of quality and colour. The liquor it produces is aromatic, sweet, supple and a bright amber in colour. This is certainly a tea we highly recommend you try and you really would be missing out if you don’t.

To enjoy at its best brew with fresh boiling water using one teaspoon per person. We always recommend soft water if possible but with many of these Ceylons this is even more important. Allow 4 minutes for infusion then pour, removing the leaves at this point if using a teapot with an integral filter.

If you love Whole leaf Ceylon we think you would also like our Darjeeling and Assam blend for your breakfast as it has a similar bright quality with plenty of flavour. You would also almost certainly enjoy our Nilgiri for a stronger flavour.