Ceylon Tea Taste Heatmap & Grade Comparison
Compare brewed tea color, strength, caffeine levels (~mg/cup), body, and aroma side-by-side across authentic Sri Lankan traditional tea grades.
Compare taste profiles, brewed color, and strength across Sri Lankan orthodox tea grades.
Grade Analysis Comparator
Select up to 4 grades to benchmark infusion metrics, chemical density, and tasting profiles side-by-side.
How Ceylon Tea Is Professional Tasted & Evaluated
How certified tea tasters inspect, brew, and grade export tea batches using standard international testing methods.
Tasters check leaf size, evenness, twist, clean appearance, and the presence of golden or silver leaf tips.
Evaluating the brightness, color clarity in white porcelain cups, and the refreshing, lively strength of the brewed tea.
Inhaling the warm aroma of the steeped tea leaves to confirm fresh regional mountain scents and ensure zero smoke or off-notes.
Order a 6-Grade Tea Tasting Sample Set
Request an express sample box containing your selected traditional tea grades along with quality testing sheets before placing bulk wholesale orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Metrics are evaluated under standard ISO 3103 cupping conditions (2.5g tea infused in 100ml freshly boiled water for 5 minutes). Infusion color is graded from pale platinum straw (1) to dark crimson mahogany (10). Caffeine levels are derived from HPLC chemical lab testing, ranging from ~10mg/cup in Silver Tips up to ~70mg/cup in Dust 1.
