A close-up of loose black tea leaves with a cup of brewed tea, showcasing the rich color and texture of Vithanakande tea.
Black tea packaging from Harney & Sons featuring "New Vithanakande" label, 1 lb size, elegant design.
Black tea tin labeled "New Vithanakande" by Harney & Sons, featuring elegant design and branding.
41695 Black Tea

New Vithanakande

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Description

The taste of New Vithanakande is very "round" and satisfying—a wonderful tea for afternoon enjoyment. We love the look of the black leaf with a gold streak running through it.

Ingredients
Black tea.

Mike's Rating
3 Briskness
3 Body
2 Aroma
 Details: This tea is made in the low-altitude Ratnapura District, which mostly makes undistinguished teas. New Vithanakande is a wonderful exception. Elvira and Mike visited there in the spring of 2023.
 Dry Leaves: Narrow, twisted, very dark brown leaf segments are about 1/3 of an inch long, with fine silver tips mixed in.
 Liquor: Russet brown.
 Aroma: This tea is a lovely blend of honey, unsweetened chocolate, and faint apricot notes.
 Flavors: An intense blend of unsweetened chocolate tempered by honey sweetness and a bit of fruit.
 Caffeine Level: Caffeinated
 Body: Medium-bodied. New Vithanakande is a mouth-filling tea. A real treat.
 Brewing Time: 4 to 5 minutes
 Brewing Temp: 212º