{"title":"Ceylon Dimbula teas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCeylon Dimbula teas: noted for their floral character \u0026amp; body.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCeylon Dimbula teas are full bodied with a powerful, fragrant aroma. The teas are grown at an altitude of 3500 to 500 feet in the western part of Sri Lanka's central highlands where the soil is rich and the climate tropical. Celebrated Dimbulas are picked in the dry months of January and February after the monsoons of August and September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"extra-content\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe tea is highly regarded for its floral quality; full bodied flavour and brisk in character. In the cup Dimbula appears coppery and bright. See our teas from the Edinburgh and Kenilworth gardens plus the wonderfully tippy Vithanakande Silver Tip which contains plenty of the very youngest, most fragrant leaf tips. Dimbulas can be drunk in the morning or afternoon which explains why they are so popular amongst lovers of Ceylon teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eLocated to the west of the highest parts of central Sri Lanka, in the lee of the north easterly monsoon rains, Dimbula tea is limited in the size of its crop but the winds and cold night-time temperatures produce a much sought-after concentration of flavours and a well-balanced, highly refreshing tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbutton class=\"read-more-btn\" onclick=\"toggleText()\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/button\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ceylon-dimbula-edinburgh-op-grade-tea","title":"Ceylon Dimbula Edinburgh OP grade tea","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eCeylon Dimbula Edinburgh tea: a large leaf Orange Pekoe grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eProduced in the south-western corner of Sri Lanka's central mountains.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eNoted for its body, strength and robust aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eEdinburgh has a beautifully made, wiry black leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eIt has a full, round flavour with good liquor and a floral character.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCeylon Dimbula Edinburgh tea: a large leaf Orange Pekoe grade.\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eCeylon Dimbula Edinburgh tea is produced in the south-western corner of Sri Lanka's central mountains. Dimbula is noted for its body, strength and robust aroma and Edinburgh has a beautifully made, wiry black leaf. It has a full, round flavour with good liquor and a floral character. Use one teaspoon per cup and one for the pot with freshly boiling water and infuse for three minutes. Can be drunk with or without milk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eThe benefits of loose leaf tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cul\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eThis is a carefully sourced tea chosen for its distinctive, balanced flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eLoose leaf tea enables the full flavour characteristics of the tea to infuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eThe tea is chosen for its high grade which imparts the flavour and aroma characteristics for which this tea is best known.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eA little patience is required when infusing large leaf grades but you will be rewarded with a superior, more balanced cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eWhich size to choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cul\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eThere are several packing options: 60grams, 125grams and 250grams - the standard being of 125 grams in a packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eYou can select packets or a tin caddy with hinged lid which can be selected from the drop-down options.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eOur silver-coloured packets are a triple laminate of paper, foil and cellophane, specifically designed for tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eHow to look after this tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cul\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eStore the tea with care: ensure it is stored air-tight, away from heat, light, moisture and strong aromas.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eOur standard best-before is one year.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eDelivery options\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cul\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eOur standard shipping is second class post unless you choose an alternative option.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eFree UK shipping is available for orders over £30 and free first class post can be chosen for orders over £50.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eAt the checkout you may choose to receive a free, full-colour, eight-page guide to our tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eFor more information about buying our loose leaf teas see our page \u003ca href=\"\/about-tea\/how-to-choose-loose-leaf-tea\/\"\u003eHow to Buy the Best Loose Leaf Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speciality Teas","offers":[{"title":"125 gram caddy","offer_id":56422146605436,"sku":"2701","price":10.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125 gram packet","offer_id":56422146638204,"sku":null,"price":8.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 gram caddy","offer_id":56422146670972,"sku":null,"price":19.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 gram packet","offer_id":56422146703740,"sku":null,"price":16.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/6691\/9292\/files\/Ceylon-Dimbula-Edinburgh-3_d66fcbda-e891-49d2-a519-5cb83a49bcc3.jpg?v=1772290224"},{"product_id":"ceylon-dimbula-kenilworth","title":"Ceylon Dimbula Kenilworth","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eCeylon Dimbula Kenilworth: Orange Pekoe (OP) grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eIt is produced near Ginigathena, Dimbula in Sri Lanka's western hills.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eCarefully chosen tender tea leaves are picked after the first monsoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eThe leaves are long and beautifully twisted.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eProcessed in cooler weather resulting in Kenilworth's unique creamy character.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eThe rich flavour has hints of tobacco, cocoa and spice with fruity undertones.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCeylon Dimbula Kenilworth: Orange Pekoe from Dimbula.\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eCeylon Dimbula Kenilworth is produced near Ginigathena, Dimbula in Sri Lanka's western hills. It is grown at an elevation of 3500 ft. Carefully chosen tender tea leaves are picked after the first monsoon and are then processed in cooler weather resulting in Kenilworth's unique creamy character. The rich flavour has hints of tobacco, cocoa and spice with fruity undertones. The leaves are long and beautifully twisted. Use one teaspoon per cup and one for the pot with freshly boiling water and infuse for four minutes. Drink with milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eCeylon Kenilworth Orange Pekoe (OP) grade holds the record for the top price bid over Colombo's 125 year auction history. Kenilworth takes its name from the town in Warwickshire, England, well known for its castle, home of Robert, Earl of Leicester. He was the great love of Queen Elizabeth I (1533 – 1603).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eThe benefits of loose leaf tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cul\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eThis is a carefully sourced tea chosen for its distinctive, balanced flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eLoose leaf tea enables the full flavour characteristics of the tea to infuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eThe tea is chosen for its high grade which imparts the flavour and aroma characteristics for which this tea is best known.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eA little patience is required when infusing large leaf grades but you will be rewarded with a superior, more balanced cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eWhich size to choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cul\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eThere are several packing options: 60grams, 125grams and 250grams - the standard being of 125 grams in a packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eYou can select packets or a tin caddy with hinged lid which can be selected from the drop-down options.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eOur silver-coloured packets are a triple laminate of paper, foil and cellophane, specifically designed for tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eHow to look after this tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cul\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eStore the tea with care: ensure it is stored air-tight, away from heat, light, moisture and strong aromas.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eOur standard best-before is one year.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eDelivery options\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cul\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eOur standard shipping is second class post unless you choose an alternative option.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eFree UK shipping is available for orders over £30 and free first class post can be chosen for orders over £50.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eAt the checkout you may choose to receive a free, full-colour, eight-page guide to our tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eFor more information about buying our loose leaf teas see our page \u003ca href=\"\/about-tea\/how-to-choose-loose-leaf-tea\/\"\u003eHow to Buy the Best Loose Leaf Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speciality Teas","offers":[{"title":"125 gram caddy","offer_id":56422146736508,"sku":"2702T1","price":8.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125 gram packet","offer_id":56422146769276,"sku":"2702P1","price":6.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 gram caddy","offer_id":56422146802044,"sku":"2702T2","price":15.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 gram packet","offer_id":56422146834812,"sku":"2702P2","price":12.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/6691\/9292\/files\/Ceylon-Dimbula-Kenilworth-500_3f18bc26-71a2-4b29-9239-fe67915a54da.jpg?v=1772290224"},{"product_id":"ceylon-dimbula-silver-tip-tea","title":"Ceylon Dimbula Silver Tip tea","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eCeylon Dimbula Silver Tip tea: Vithanakande.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eBeautifully fine, twisted leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eThis very tippy Dimbula is picked when the leaf is in its downy youth.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eMedium bodied, it is reddish gold in appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eIt has a deeply fruity, floral cup and reassuringly rounded nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCeylon Dimbula Silver Tip tea: Vithanakande\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eCeylon Dimbula Silver Tip tea has a beautifully fine, twisted and very tippy leaf. Picked when the leaf is in its downy youth. Medium bodied, it is reddish gold in appearance with a deeply fruity, floral cup and reassuringly rounded nose. Use one teaspoon per cup and one for the pot with freshly boiling water and infuse for three minutes. Drink without milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I love the sweet aroma. I really enjoy the whole experience, first the sweet smell then the refreshing taste is so satisfying. My only problem is if I have a sweet biscuit it ruins my senses.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\"A truly special experience. This has to be one of the finest Ceylon gardens with a distinctive taste which makes it my tea of choice as a change up from my usual Pettiagalla.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\"Very good Ceylon tea. A good bright robust Ceylon tea, one of the best Ceylon's I have tasted. Very refreshing.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\"REFRESHING, GOOD FLAVOUR, REFRESHING\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\"Very good indeed. Slightly fruity on the nose \u0026amp; not overly malty aftertaste ; this is a very elegant tea indeed. Very refreshing with superb balance throughout. (Deserves to be made with decent water) One of the finest Ceylon teas I have tasted \u0026amp; worth the price. You'll struggle to go back to your £5-£7 bags.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eTea from Grey's Teas\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eOur teas are loose leaf and we specialise in large leaf grades. All are made using traditional orthodox methods. Our teas are from named tea gardens or defined areas of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eSourcing our tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eThis Ceylon Dimbula Silver Tip tea has been chosen for its distinctive, balanced flavour, aroma and appearance. Our tea is carefully sourced from long-established shippers. We can therefore guarantee the quality and origin of each tea and that it conforms to UK food and drink health regulations and our own demanding grading requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eThe benefits of loose leaf tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eThis loose leaf tea enables the full flavour characteristics of the tea to infuse. This tea is chosen for its high grade which imparts the flavour and aroma characteristics for which this tea is best known. A little extra time is necessary when infusing large leaf grades but you will be rewarded with a superior, more balanced cup. You will be well rewarded for your patience!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003ePacking options\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eThere are generally several packing options to choose from. These are 60 grams, 125 grams and 250 grams, the default being 125 grams in a packet. Our silver-coloured packets are a triple laminate of paper, foil and cellophane, specifically designed for tea. Alternatively, you can select a tin caddy for your tea. These square, silver coloured caddies have hinged lids. Again, 60 gram, 125 gram and 250 gram options are generally available as options which can be selected from the drop-down list. Packets and caddies have full-colour labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eDelivery options\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eFor delivery our standard shipping is second class post unless you choose an alternative option such as first class post or courier. Free UK shipping is available for orders over £30 and free first class post can be chosen for orders over £50.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eStoring your tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eStore your tea with care by ensuring it is stored air-tight, away from heat, light, moisture and strong aromas. Our standard best-before period is one year from packing and all teas are packed to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eA guide to our tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eAt the checkout you may choose to receive a free, full-colour, eight-page guide to our tea. For more information about buying our loose leaf teas see our page \u003ca href=\"\/about-tea\/how-to-choose-loose-leaf-tea\/\"\u003eHow to Buy the Best Loose Leaf Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speciality Teas","offers":[{"title":"125 gram caddy","offer_id":56422146867580,"sku":"2703T1","price":13.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125 gram packet","offer_id":56422146900348,"sku":"2703P1","price":11.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 gram caddy","offer_id":56422146933116,"sku":"2703T2","price":25.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 gram packet","offer_id":56422146965884,"sku":"2703P2","price":22.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/6691\/9292\/files\/Ceylon-Dimbula-Vithankande-Silver-Tip_8fd00038-14f4-475f-96fc-fe477422ff9f.jpg?v=1772290225"},{"product_id":"ceylon-dimbula-st-andrews-op1","title":"Ceylon Dimbula St Andrew's OP1","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eOP1 grade tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003eA deliciously honeyish, full-bodied tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eUnmistakeable aroma of rich honey with a hint of tobacco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eA beautifully twisted, full-bodied Ceylon tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSweetly fragrant, smooth and well-rounded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eDeep bronze in the cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe garden was established in 1880 near Talawakelle in the Dimbula district.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCeylon Dimbula St Andrew's OP1: A deliciously honeyish, full-bodied tea.\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eThe unmistakeable aroma of rich honey with a hint of tobacco makes this beautifully twisted, full-bodied Ceylon tea a great delight. Sweetly fragrant, smooth and well-rounded this OP1 grade tea is deep bronze in the cup. The garden was established in 1880 near Talawakelle in the Dimbula district. It is situated at an altitude of about 4000 feet. Use one teaspoon per cup and one for the pot with freshly drawn and boiled water. Infuse for five minutes. Best drunk without milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xZRGKIO9ob4?si=vsMXd1zZODo3s4kp\u0026amp;controls=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eTea from Grey's Teas\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eOur teas are loose leaf and we specialise in large leaf grades. All are made using traditional orthodox methods. Our teas are from named tea gardens or defined areas of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eSourcing our tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eCeylon Dimbula St Andrew's has been chosen for its distinctive, balanced flavour, aroma and appearance. Our tea is carefully sourced from long-established shippers. We can therefore guarantee the quality and origin of each tea and that it conforms to UK food and drink health regulations and our own demanding grading requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eThe benefits of loose leaf tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eCeylon Dimbula St Andrew's loose leaf tea enables the full flavour characteristics of the tea to infuse. This tea is chosen for its high grade which imparts the flavour and aroma characteristics for which this tea is best known. A little extra time is necessary when infusing large leaf grades but you will be rewarded with a superior, more balanced cup. You will be well rewarded for your patience!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003ePacking options\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eThere are generally several packing options to choose from. These are 60 grams, 125 grams and 250 grams, the default being 125 grams in a packet. Our tough resealable packets contain a moisture barrier to ensure freshness is maintained and are specifically designed for tea. Alternatively, you can select a tin caddy for your tea. These square, silver coloured caddies have hinged lids. Again, 60 gram, 125 gram and 250 gram options are generally available as options which can be selected from the drop-down list. Packets and caddies have full-colour labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eDelivery options\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eFor delivery our standard shipping is second class post unless you choose an alternative option such as first class post or courier. Free UK shipping is available for orders over £30 and free first class post can be chosen for orders over £50.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eStoring your tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eStore your tea with care by ensuring it is stored air-tight, away from heat, light, moisture and strong aromas. Our standard best-before period is one year from packing and all teas are packed to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003ch3\u003eA guide to our tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cp\u003eYou may order our full-colour, 33 page new tea guide, available as a clickable pdf for download. For more information about buying our loose leaf teas see our page \u003ca href=\"\/about-us\/how-to-buy-speciality-loose-leaf-tea\/\"\u003eHow to Buy the Best Loose Leaf Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x3t8YH8X_ac?controls=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speciality Teas","offers":[{"title":"125 gram caddy","offer_id":56422146998652,"sku":"2724T1","price":11.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125 gram packet","offer_id":56422147031420,"sku":"2724P1","price":9.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 gram caddy","offer_id":56422147064188,"sku":"2724T2","price":21.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 gram packet","offer_id":56422147096956,"sku":"2724P2","price":18.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/6691\/9292\/files\/Ceylon-Dimbula-St-Andrews-1_ee6b29dc-f329-4b92-83b0-c917b1c0d61d.jpg?v=1772290227"}],"url":"https:\/\/greysteas.co.uk\/collections\/ceylon-dimbula-tea.oembed","provider":"Grey's Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}