Iddalgashinna

F.B.O.P. and OP 1 Spl    ‘ORGANIC’ BIODYNAMIC Green or Black.             
UVA  DISTRICT

Certified I.S.O. 9002
Organic standards and production is as stated by the IFOAM agricultural movement.

Robert Wilson's 'Ceylon' Teas is certified by 'Organic Certification., Ltd' to import and sell the products from this estate and this certification is supported by authorisation from the U.K. U.K.R.O.F.S. body based in London under U.K. 220.
The identity of certification for our packs is labelled Organic Farmers & Growers U.K. 2.

3.000 -  5,800 ft

BRONZE  MEDAL  winner at the Guild of Fine Food Retailers' Great Taste Awards 2000.

The estate is situated in the South Eastern corner of the central highlands on the Southern edge of the famous Uva District. High in the Beragala range of hills. Nearby the area is covered in virgin rain forest across to the Horton Plains, which are the source of several rivers including the great Mahaweli Ganga (river) which winds down and around Kandy and then flows North East to Tricomalee, irrigating the arid Northern area of the island.

The estate has a panoramic view of the Southern lowlands leading to the sea and the Uva undulating hills to the North.

It produces a superb OP 1 Green leaf. The estate overlooks the Welimada plains that are famous for their bird life and visited by special tours of bird watchers.

The estate practices BIODYNAMIC production. This is more complex than normal 'Organic' production. To follow this further please go to the ORGANIC section.

An Interesting change to the normal Brew:    I have just returned from the estate and  some tastings with Mr. R. Gnanasekeran. An interesting brew is made by brewing the leaf in the normal way and then adding the squeezed juice of a fresh orange to a 5-6 cup pot (proportionately less for smaller quantities). This gives a very refreshing drink for some palates.

Estate: 939  Acres (380 Hectares) - Supports 1750 Resident workers and their  families, -175 Staff, - 5 Assistant Managers and the senior Manager.

Iddalgashinna 'Organic' pack range

 Project Manager: Mr. R. Gnanasekeran.

Liquor:  A light apricot coloured liquor. Aromatic, light, fresh, peaty flavour. Also described as lightly spiced malty flavour.  A Chinese type. Recommended to be drunk  without milk or sugar.

Brewing:   O.P. 1  Spl 
2- 5 minutes. Longer in hard water areas. Use water at 90 ^o C (194 F). Can be brewed from very light to strong. Cutting the  amount of leaf produces a very delicate light aromatic brew. Fresh squeezed orange juice can be added.
ICED  TEA:    By brewing at double strength and pouring into a glass or glasses filled with ice.

Packs Available:                 
Colour Identification: SILVER

Loose Tea: 125g Carton, 125g White wood box gift pack,250 g and  1 Kilo Foil