Bogawantalawa

Bogawantalawa is a small town in the Central province of Sri Lanka. It is situated at 1514 m elevation above Sea level. Situated about 150 km east of Colombo. Famous for its Tea estates. Many major companies operate around the town. Connected to Hatton and Balangoda by minor roads. Constitute of a multi ethnic community with Tamils with Indian origin as the majority.

Majority of tea estates of the area is managed by a company called Bogawantalawa Tea Estates Ltd. Bogawantalawa Tea Estates is the largest Sri Lankan supplier of Iced Tea to USA.

http://www.bplteas.com/home.htm There’s a sense of mystique when talking about this valley. Known well over for 100 years, this mist enshrouded, mountain valley is known for its tea of outstanding purity and taste. Sought after by connoisseurs the world over, Bogawantalawa produce a unique blend of tea of unparalleled fragrance, flavour, aroma and sourced from this one single valley, it is meticulously hand picked, and comes to you fresh, from tea leaf to teacup.

   This indeed is Gold - Liquid Gold,

from Bogawantalawa - The Golden Valley of Ceylon Tea.

How to Enjoy Your Tea… Tea is one of the most ancient herbs known to man. Preparing and enjoying tea is an art form in itself…

   Tea refers to the agricultural products of the leaves, leaf buds, and internodes of the Camellia Sinensis plant, prepared and cured by various methods. "Tea" also refers to the aromatic beverage prepared from the cured leaves by combination with hot or boiling water, and is the colloquial name for the Camellia Sinensis plant itself.

After water, tea is the most widely-consumed beverage in the world. It has a cooling, slightly bitter, astringent flavour.

   The relationship between tea and health has been examined ever since the first infusions of Camellia sinensis about 4700 years ago in China.

The legendary emperor Shennong claimed in The Divine Farmer's Herb-Root Classic that Camellia sinensis infusions were useful for treating conditions including tumors, abscesses, bladder ailments, and lethargy. The possible beneficial health effects of tea consumption have been suggested and supported by some studies, but others have found no beneficial effects. The studies contrast other claims, including antinutritional effects such as preventing absorption of iron and protein, usually attributed to tannin.

The vast majority of studies have been of green tea; however, some studies have been made of the other types of tea derived from Camellia sinensis, such as white, oolong, and black tea. Green tea has been claimed to be helpful for atherosclerosis, LDL cholesterol, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, liver disease, weight loss, neurodegenerative diseases, and even halitosis.

How to make the Perfect cup of Tea..

Making the perfect cup of tea takes patience and care. Whilst the perfect cup of tea is a matter of personal taste (some like it strong, others prefer a lighter infusion) the basic rules are the same for all.

The taste of the tea depends on tea type, leaf size, minerals in the water, temperature of the water, infusion time and whether you drink out of china or plastic cup.

Of course it is essential you use a good quality tea. Bogawantalawa Tea ensure that all the tea sold under its own name is only the finest quality - enjoyed by discerning tea lovers the world over. Brewing Instructions;

1. Ensure kettle is clean and de-scaled 2. Fill kettle with freshly drawn cold water 3. Boil the kettle 4. Allow 1 heaped teaspoon of loose tea, or 1 tea bag per person 5. Infuse in cup, mug or teapot with boiling water 6. Stand for 3-5 mins 7. Stir, add milk and sugar to taste