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“I added this one to the Steepster Database a little over an hour ago because I couldn’t find it anywhere so here it is! Another Fanning-esque type black tea from Upton – this time a Ceylon! It...” Read full tasting note
“Backlog: Trying to get caught up again … it’s been a while since I’ve worked on my backlogs and the teas keep piling up! Ack! This is a very finely chopped CTC from Upton. My tip for smaller cut...” Read full tasting note
Only limited amounts of CTC style tea are produced in Sri Lanka, and we are happy to be able to reintroduce this style after a prolonged absence. This offering is notable for a pleasing malty nuance, combined with the classic Ceylon notes of cedarwood and light citrus hints.
Origin:
Sri Lanka
Steeping Suggestions: -
Leaf Quantity: 2¼ g/cup
Water Temp: 212° (boiling)
Steep Time: 3 min.
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Upton Tea ImportsI added this one to the Steepster Database a little over an hour ago because I couldn’t find it anywhere so here it is!
Another Fanning-esque type black tea from Upton – this time a Ceylon! It ‘brews-up’ really dark, really fast!
This is a strong ceylon base that is astringent and a bit bitter but not in a disturbing way. A nice sturdy cup – a tad peppery, even!
Backlog:
Trying to get caught up again … it’s been a while since I’ve worked on my backlogs and the teas keep piling up! Ack!
This is a very finely chopped CTC from Upton. My tip for smaller cut tea like this one is to brew it for a shorter time. If you’d normally brew a black Ceylon for 2 1/2 minutes, go for just 2 minutes with a CTC like this.
This is a delightfully malty tea: rich and surprisingly hearty for a Ceylon. It is very reminiscent of an Assam. I wrote that this is like a Ceylon in Assam’s clothing, and I think that had I tasted this blindly, I would have thought it was an Assam rather than a Ceylon.
After a few sips, more Ceylon-esque qualities emerge, this is definitely more even tempered than an Assam, and it has that classic citrus-y finish. Woody and earthy … this has a very complex character. A really nice tea.
I saw this, and your TC21: review, I think I’ll have to go see if Upton has a website. I love a good Ceylon!
Yuppers! They do! Just placed an order earlier this week!!! Super fast service!