Island status in Bio culture:
This island was very quick to see that there were benefits in reducing and indeed eliminating chemical sprays were possible. This policy was born from a bad attack on the bushes in spite of spraying from a particular worm infestation on the leaves. The solution proved to be manual removal of worms and the stopping of spraying.
For some30 years now the island has had a general policy of encouraging Bio culture in the whole tea industry. That operates to-day with the benefit of those 30 years of Bio diversity build-up. Thus the use of sprays is by special licence after the Te Research Station (T.R.I.) has first inspected the attack and evaluated the severity of it.
This policy has led to the I.S.O. organisation declaring that Ceylon teas are the cleanest teas in the world for chemical residues which were not detected.
Thotulagala
Estate F.B.O.P.
This is a highly flavoured black organic tea with a 'teay' flavour and sufficient colour to take milk well if required. Without milk cut the amount of leaf and reduce brewing time slightly.
Iddalgashinne Green Bio dynamic OP 1 Spl:
This is a community owned estate where decisions for investment in housing and community projects are taken by a local committee. The manufacture and direction of agricultural policy is carried out by a company management.
Brewing: Black leaf tea: We recommend that
freshly drawn water is allowed to heat to 'point of boil' as the kettle vibrates,
not to the click when oxygen has been driven off. As the water heats up use
some to heat the pot or cup, pouring this away. place the tea bag or bags in
the pot or cup and upon boiling pour from the kettle swiftly over the tea bag.
For Green tea use 90 o C (194 F) water.
Brew for 3 to 5 minutes again to your palate's requirement.
ICED TEA: Brew at double strength and pour into a glass or glasses filled with ice.
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