Uva Highlands

41846 Black Tea

Uva Highlands

Name: Uva Highlands
Brand: Harney & Sons Fine Teas
SKU: 41846
Price: 30.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.46 (142 reviews)

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Description

Uva Highlands is a high-grown Ceylon Pekoe from Sri Lanka's eastern slopes, where the famous highland winds strip moisture from the leaves and concentrate their character. The result is a brisk, intense black tea with a cooling wintergreen note. In fact, it’s the same compound, methyl salicylate, that gives mint its kick. It is a tea that wakes you up and demands your attention. A splash of milk rounds it beautifully, or drink it straight if you want the full bracing effect.

Brewing at a Glance

Caffeine: Caffeinated
Water Temperature: 212°F
Steep Time: 4 to 5 minutes
Origin: Sri Lanka
Flavor Notes: It is a blend of honey and citrus, with a strong note of wintergreen.

Mike's Rating

4 Briskness

4 Body

4 Aroma

Details: Located on the eastern slopes of Sri Lanka, the Uva section makes tea that gets your attention, because they are brisk. They are one of the few known for having wintergreen flavors. This comes from methyl salicylate that exists within the plant's self-defense system.