Description
Lumbini Super BOP Special – Full-bodied single-estate black tea from Sri Lanka
Origin & Terroir
Directly from the renowned Lumbini Tea Valley in the southern Ruhuna region, near the Sinharaja Rainforest. The warm, humid microclimate and volcanic soils ensure an intense, aromatic cup.
Leaf Grade & Processing
“Super BOP Special” refers to an extra-carefully sorted Broken Orange Pekoe with a high proportion of fine tips. Hand-picked, gently processed, and masterfully refined—for the highest clarity and consistency in every batch.
Aroma & Taste
Deeply malty with honey-sweet richness, notes of cocoa, raisins, and a hint of spice. The body is full, the acidity subtle—with a copper-red liquor and a long, smooth finish. A delight on its own, but also harmonizes perfectly with a dash of milk.
Brewing Recommendation
2–3 g per 200 ml, 95–100 °C, steep for 2–3 min. (for a stronger brew: 3–4 min.). Suitable for a teapot or strainer; also ideal for cold brew (8–10 hours in the refrigerator).
Highlights at a glance
- Single-estate from Lumbini Tea Valley (Ruhuna)
- Super BOP Special: extra-fine, tippy BOP
- Profile: malty • honey-sweet • cocoa • raisin • gentle spice
- Copper-red cup, full-bodied and round
- Versatile: on its own, with milk, or as a cold brew
A characterful Ceylon black tea that perfectly combines craftsmanship, origin, and depth—for connoisseurs who love clear, full-bodied cups.
Manufacturer
Herstellerangaben (Intertee)
Marke / Hersteller
interTee Handelsgesellschaft mbH
Anschrift
Gutenbergring 65–67
22848 Norderstedt
Deutschland
Elektronische Adresse
Telefon: +49 40 534 24 - 0
E-Mail: info@intertee.de
Web: https://intertee.de
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Product responsibility
Produktverantwortlicher in der EU (Intertee)
Unternehmen
interTee Handelsgesellschaft mbH
Anschrift
Gutenbergring 65–67
22848 Norderstedt
Deutschland
Elektronische Adresse
Telefon: +49 40 534 24 - 0
E-Mail: info@intertee.de
Web: https://intertee.de
Rolle
Importeur und Produktverantwortlicher in der EU.
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Plantation Information
Lumbini Plantation
The Lumbini Plantation is located near Deniyaya in the Ruhuna region of southern Sri Lanka, right on the edge of the Sinharaja Rainforest. It is one of the country’s well-known family-run businesses and was established in 1975 by Dayapala Jayawardana. The name Lumbini refers to the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal.
The plantation’s own land covers approximately 120 hectares. The tea gardens are situated at an altitude of about 450 to 500 meters, placing them within Sri Lanka’s low-grown tea-growing region. Annual production amounts to approximately 600,000 kilograms of processed tea. In addition, Lumbini collaborates with numerous smallholders from the surrounding valley.
The plantation’s historical development includes its growth from a family business into an internationally renowned producer of high-quality Ceylon teas. Chaminda Jayawardana continued this development into the next generation. Lumbini became particularly known for innovative specialty teas and handcrafted teas.
The plantation’s location near the Sinharaja Rainforest continues to shape it to this day. The humid climate, clean air, and unique biodiversity of the area define the natural conditions on site. In recent years, the farm has also further expanded its ecological focus, including through organic farming methods and sustainable projects with local producers.
