FRENCH NAME  ORANGE PEKOE CLASSIQUE
BLEND NO.  3508
This classic light-bodied Ceylon tea with a smooth texture, makes a perfect cup any time of day. LOOSE TEALEAVES

AROMA: Subtle
PALATE: Medium-bodied with a mature character

The best Ceylon teas are grown in high elevation gardens on steep hillsides with stunning views of the surrounding lush tea gardens. The island of Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, is the world’s third largest producer of tea (after India and China), Ceylon produces teas prized for their characteristic crisp, light body. Orange Pekoe, which is the most famous of Ceylon teas, is not actually a flavor or type of black tea, but rather refers to a traditional grading term. True Orange Pekoe is comprised of the second leaf on the tea shoot.

Ceylon & Lemon Tea Granita

200 g sugar  
1.25 litres water
30 g Ceylon tealeaves  
juice and grated zest of 3 lemons

1) In a saucepan, heat sugar with 250 ml of water over low heat until dissolved.   
2) Boil syrup 3 minutes and let cool.
3) Boil remaining water and pour over tealeaves and infuse for 10 minutes.  
4) Strain and mix with syrup, juice and zest.   
5) Freeze mixture until slushy.   
6) Whisk until smooth and freeze again.  
7) Repeat until firm and the texture is grainy.   
8) Freeze for at least 1 hour.  
9) Serve piled in chilled stem glasses.