Kandy
Kandy
Kandy
Kandy
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Kandy

BLACK TEA BLEND

82 reviews

Named after one of the most beautiful cities in Sri Lanka, Kandy brings together full and flavory Dimbula with highly aromatic and intense Uva and lightly scented high-grown Nuwara Eliya. A tea made for sipping with pleasure all day.

Tasting Notes:

Malt, carob, honeysuckle


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R
08/21/2022
Ruby
United States United States
I recommend this product

Disappointing

I bought this tea for my dad, who was born and raised in Sri Lanka and who has brothers who manage tea estates. He didn’t think this tea had a great flavor. He said the leaves should be thinner. I tried it and I agree. It’s not as flavorful as it should be. I love the Lord Bergamot tea but I won’t buy this one again.

RJ
06/23/2022
Ricky J.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Reliably Satisfying

Kandy is a reliably satisfying tea. I drink my tea plain, and enjoy Kandy's balanced, yet engaging flavor. It's a great, no frills, everyday tea to start the day.

SM
06/01/2022
Suzanne M.
United States United States

My favorite of the black blends!

Love it !

JD
05/21/2022
James D.
United States United States
I recommend this product

A Taste of Sri Lanka

We were just in Sri Lanka for several weeks, and Kandy tea has the complexity that is representative of the special blends proudly served by each hotel.

SK
05/18/2022
Susan k.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Breakfast Delight

Really like this morning Kandy treat. I drink my tea plain, and this is a nice, smooth and a relaxing black. Sometimes, even an early afternoon pick me up needs some Kandy.

Ingredients

A blend of Ceylon Dimbula, Uva and Nuwara Eliya full leaf teas.

Blend Numerology

Number of cashew merchants per kilometer on the road to Kandy in Sir Lanka.

Preparation

For best flavor, bring spring or freshly drawn filtered water to a boil (212 degrees). Steep five minutes while pausing to reflect on the private joys of your own tea ceremony.

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Ceylon Dimbula

Sri Lankan Black Tea

The Dimbula region is directly opposite the Uva region in Sri Lanka. Dimbulas are often called “Westerns” in the tea trade. They have a reddish amber color in the cup, with a medium to full body, slightly fruity flavor and mineral notes. Ceylon Dimbulas are often used in medium bodied blends, Earl Grey formulas and other flavored teas. The best Dimbula teas are produced from December to February.

Central Province

The Central Province, true to its name, is located in the heart of Sri Lanka. It is said that in its capital city of Kandy, the tooth of the Buddha resides in a temple, which alone makes this place worth visiting. Here at Smith, just as holy, are the many breathtaking high elevation tea gardens that make a significant contribution to the total output of high grade Sri Lankan teas, which we look to buy between the months of December to February.

Ceylon Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lankan Black Tea

A well known, yet somewhat under-appreciated, tea from the area situated between Uva and Dimbula. Grown and processed at elevations above 1500 meters, Nuwara Eliyas have a very light color and body similar to some first flush Darjeelings. While their body and cup color are light, the flavors can be intense and floral, which add brightness and character to blends.

Central Province

The Central Province, true to its name, is located in the heart of Sri Lanka. It is said that in its capital city of Kandy, the tooth of the Buddha resides in a temple, which alone makes this place worth visiting. Here at Smith, just as holy, are the many breathtaking high elevation tea gardens that make a significant contribution to the total output of high grade Sri Lankan tea, which we look to buy between the months of December to February.

Ceylon Uva

Sri Lankan Black Tea

Situated 1100 meters above sea level on the island of Sri Lanka, the Uva region produces teas of distinctly different character from their Ceylonese siblings. Uvas are astringent, intensely floral and slightly sharp in flavor with a golden cup color. They add “bite” and freshness to blends.

Uva Province

Uva Province is located in the soutestern part of Sri Lanka and is the second least populated portion of the island. It makes up for this with an abundance of exceptional tea gardens and wonderfule scenic overviews, like Lipton's Seat, where one can have a fresh cup of tea from the Dambethenna Estate and a front row seat to harvesting in the surrounding tea fields. We buy our teas during the peak harvest moths of June through September.