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Orange Pekoe Fannings Organic

Name: Gampola Ceylon Orange Pekoe Fannings Organic
SKU: 7405-bio
Price: 10.90 EUR
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Gampola Ceylon Orange Pekoe Fannings Bio

Gampola Ceylon Orange Pekoe Fannings Organic

Premium organic Ceylon black tea from a collective of small organic farms located near the town of Gampola in the Kandy district of Sri Lanka. Malty and slightly astringent, perfect for enjoying with a splash of milk.

Character	Malty, straightforward, slightly astringent
Tea Farm	Collective of small organic-certified farms
Terroir	Gampola, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Cultivar	Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
Altitude	600m to 1200m
Leaf	Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings (BOPF)
Oxidation	Full
Processing	CTC: hand-picked, withered, rolled, oxidised, oven-dried
Cultivation	EU Organic-certified
Grade	90/100 P. (Black Tea category) – Premium

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This tea is from an association of small organic-certified tea farms near the town of Gampola in the Kandy district of Sri Lanka. The collective actively promotes a holistic shift towards organic farming on the island by freely sharing agricultural knowledge, paying farmers fair prices as well as sharing a percentage of the profits.

Flavour

A straightforward, slightly astringent Ceylon black tea with a delicately sweet maltiness. Perfect for lovers of strong black tea and enjoying with a splash of milk.

Leaf

Small hard pellets

Cup

Mahogany

The most oxidised and globally consumed tea, black tea, like all teas, is made from Camellia sinensis. In contrast to green tea, the leaves are not heated/fixed after withering to prevent further oxidation. Instead they are vigorously rolled to break down the cellular structure and release the enzymes responsible for oxidation. These enzymes then react with oxygen in the air to form dark-coloured compounds called flavonoids, resulting in the leaves changing colour from green to black and developing their flavour and aroma. Black tea originates from China, where it is called Hong Cha, literally "red tea", after the glowing red-orange colour of the brew. The flavour of black teas vary considerably from light, sweet and fruity to strong, malty and smoky, depending on where they are grown and the level of oxidation they undergo.

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements.

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Our comprehensive portfolio focuses on organic, single-origin teas sourced directly from renowned farms. We believe in creating partnerships with farmers who share our values and are committed to sustainable, responsible tea cultivation. Thanks to these strong relationships our exciting range is constantly growing and evolving. As an international team of dedicated and passionate tea experts, we are committed to preserving centuries-old tea culture while ensuring it remains relevant and continues to bring joy in the present. About Yoshi En.

Cultivation & Processing

The area around the city of Gampola in the heart of Sri Lanka offers ideal topographical and climatic conditions for cultivating high-grade Ceylon tea. The terroir soil is rich in minerals, and the landscape features numerous elevated and steep slopes. The annual average temperature is 20-25°C, which enables tea farming the whole year long. Regular shifts between sun, cloudy days, and rainfall ensure that the tea plants are exposed to the weather elements essential for their growth.

Our organic Ceylon black tea is classified as an orange pekoe. The reference point for classification refers to the qualities of the tea leaves after the production process and sorting. Tea gradings are as follows:

- Dust: small leaf particles
- Fannings: 1mm small leaf bits
- Broken Leaf: medium-sized pieces, incomplete leaves
- Orange Pekoe: whole leaves

Dust and fannings are the smallest pieces of the tea leaves and are typically used for tea bags. Much larger are the categories broken leaf and orange pekoe, which can be used for loose leaf teas or in tea blends.

This grading system has its roots in British colonial trading when Britain began cultivating tea in India. For the grading of tea from Darjeeling and Nepal, there is an extended grading degree of SFTGFOP1 (Special Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe 1), one step above FTGFOP1 (Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe).

This orange pekoe is a single-estate tea from this year's harvest, which can be tasted in the tea's especially fresh and aromatic flavour. The excellent terroir ensures a well-rounded, full-bodied profile. Due to the high proportion of intact leaves and buds, the tea is suitable for multiple infusions. This tea is 100% certified organic and produced by a self-supporting regional farmers' collective that actively promotes the transition to organic farming in Sri Lanka.

Single Origin

This tea is sourced directly from one tea estate in Gampola, Sri Lanka.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing Guide

Steep 2 heaped tsp (5g) in 250–300ml water at 80–90°C for 2 minutes.

Recommended Teapot

Black tea is best brewed in a classic teapot made of porcelain or glass.

Packaging & Storage

Packed in a high-quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with seven protective layers to preserve flavour and prevent contamination. After opening, press out as much air as possible when snapping shut. Alternatively place tea leaves in a stylish tea caddy.

Test results

We find it very important that our teas are pure and produced in a way that respects the environment. For this reason, each one of our teas is tested for pesticide residues by an independent laboratory, the results of which can be found here. Some of our teas are also tested for specific nutritional compounds, in which case the test results are also published here.

Confirmation of analysis

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Gampola Ceylon Orange Pekoe Fannings Organic

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