Browns Plantations, one of the leading tea manufacturers in Sri Lanka produces high-quality Ceylon Green Tea to the local and global markets. Fresh leaves are fermented and then rolled to produce green tea. Tea leaves for green tea are mainly cultivated under the Udapusellawa and Hapugastenne Plantations companies.
Exclusively handpicked according to the two leaves and bud method, Ceylon Green Tea from Browns Plantations is exclusively manufactured according to the traditional Chinese method and follows the same grading.
Newburgh Factory was originally built in 1903 for Black Tea Manufacture and is located 701 meters to 1,291 meters above sea level of Uva in Newburgh Estate. It is surrounded by famous tourist destinations such as Ravana Ella waterfall, the mini World's End and Namunukula Peak. Newburgh factory was converted to a green tea factory in the year of 2008. We have adopted the Chinese method of green tea manufacturing and have installed state of the art machinery, some locally fabricated, by using domestic resources and technology.
Orange Pekoe (OPA2), Gun Powder Special (GPSp), Gun Powder 1 (GP1), and Dust are some of the most popular types of Ceylon Green Tea produced by our plantations.
Ceylon Green Tea is the type of green tea grown in Sri Lanka. Formerly known as Ceylon, the tea varieties grown in Sri Lanka are given the geographical indication of Ceylon Tea. Ceylon Green Tea is exclusively handpicked and is manufactured using the orthodox method, which infuses it with a unique flavour and aroma.
Grown at a higher altitude than other green teas, Ceylon Green Tea is darker and deeper in colour and is more robust and full-bodied than other green teas. Unlike other green teas grown in the region, Ceylon Green Tea has a robust body, a slight yet pleasant aroma, and a nutty or malty flavour.
Due to being handpicked and orthodox-made, Ceylon Green Tea contains a higher amount of antioxidants and vitamins as compared to other green teas.
Ceylon Green Tea also follows the nomenclature of Chinese Green Tea, which are Chunmee, Gunpowder, Green Curl, Sowmea, Sencha, Green Tea Flowery Fannings, and Green Tea Powder.
All three types of Ceylon Tea contain caffeine, Ceylon Green Tea contains a moderate amount of caffeine. One cup of Green Tea can consist of 15 mg – 35 mg of caffeine. Not as much as caffeinated Ceylon Black Tea, Ceylon Green Tea is ideal for tea lovers who prefer less-caffeinated brews.
Gunpowder Tea is a form of tea in which the green tea leaf is rolled into a bullet-like shape also known as a pallet. Gunpowder 1 and Gunpowder Special are the two varieties of Gunpowder. Used in many ways including for cold brews, cocktails and mocktails, Gunpowder has a unique flavour profile. Reducing the risk of cancer, and heart disease, and increasing neuron connectivity because of its antioxidants are some major health benefits of Gunpowder Green Tea.
Handpicked from the high altitude Udapusellawa and the low country Hapugastenna plantations, Orange Pekoe Green Tea is manufactured orthodoxly. A consumer favourite due to its malt-mixed flavour Ceylon OP Green Tea is a large whole-leaf tea, that has more anti-oxidants, and a golden yellow brew.
Steamed and rolled into tiny round pellet shapes, reminiscence of the pellets used in a classic shotgun, Ceylon Gunpowder Green Tea is one of the popular green tea types consumed and made in Sri Lanka. Smooth and delicate with mild astringency and a hint of grassy and buttery notes, Gunpowder Green Tea from Browns Plantations has low caffeine compared to other types of green tea varieties.
Very similar to Ceylon Gunpowder Green Tea but of more premium quality, Ceylon Gunpowder Special Green Tea is a strong full-bodied brew, deep yellow in colour and slightly grassy in flavour. Handpicked and manufactured according to the orthodox Chinese method, Ceylon Gunpowder Special Green Tea from Browns Plantations is a popular green tea among local and global consumers.
Green Tea Dust is the least expensive Ceylon Green Tea type in the market mostly used in string and tag tea bags. A by-product of the loose tea manufacturing process, tea dust contains the smallest particles, which infuse rapidly and produce a brew that is strong in colour and robust in flavour.
A special Ceylon Green Tea only manufactured in limited amounts, Finest Broken Orange Pekoe Fanning Special Green Tea is a speciality tea with a high proportion of tips, producing a brew that is golden brown and pleasantly herbal in aroma.
Mr. Dilan Perera
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