Ceylon OP – Neluwa Garden

by Leave Your Sword

Production Philosophy

Method. The kombucha is unpasteurized, unfiltered, naturally carbonated, and bottle aged.[1]

Composition & Vinification

Ceylon Orange Pekoe Tea — Aromatic Base. The tea is sourced from the Neluwa Garden estate in South West Sri Lanka, a high-grown tea at an elevation of 1,200 metres above sea level. It is an Orange Pekoe grade characterised by carefully selected whole, fine, fruity long leaves, selected as a single-estate origin for its profile.[1]

Tasting Profile

Palate. Ceylon OP – Neluwa Garden shows tasting notes of apricot, tangerine, warm black tea, and black pepper.[1]

Pairings

Ceylon OP – Neluwa Garden pairs well with dessert, chocolate, seaweed, and mushrooms.[1]

Provenance & Sourcing

Specifications. Ceylon OP – Neluwa Garden is a tea-based kombucha with the following declared specifications.[1]

  • ABV: 2.5%
  • Style: unpasteurized, unfiltered, naturally carbonated, bottle aged
  • Line: Single Estate

Recognition

Ceylon OP – Neluwa Garden won a Bronze medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2023.[1]