Ceylon Dimbula Tea
Dimbula is a high-grown Sri Lankan tea district whose teas are prized for their sparkling brightness.
Flavor Profile
What does Ceylon Dimbula taste like?
Dimbula is a high-grown Sri Lankan tea district whose teas are prized for their sparkling brightness. The cup is brisk and clean with a distinctive citrus-peel snap, golden color, and a lightly astringent, refreshing finish. Grown between roughly 1,200 and 1,700 meters, Dimbula teas change character across seasons — the dry-season 'western quality' lots being the most sought after for their clarity and aroma. Best enjoyed without milk.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Dimbula, Sri Lanka
The Dimbula valley in central Sri Lanka produces some of the island's most celebrated high-grown teas.
Source of Ceylon tea, bright and brisk across many elevations.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Ceylon Dimbula
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Ceylon Dimbula
Typical brewed serving
Ceylon Dimbula is a medium-caffeine black tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–55 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Ceylon Dimbula Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Ceylon Dimbula tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Ceylon Dimbula tea?
Dimbula is a high-grown Sri Lankan tea district whose teas are prized for their sparkling brightness.
Does Ceylon Dimbula tea have caffeine?
Yes. Ceylon Dimbula is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–55 mg per brewed serving.
What does Ceylon Dimbula tea taste like?
Ceylon Dimbula is known for a profile led by Citrus, Fresh, and Malty, with a medium body.
How do you brew Ceylon Dimbula tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 3–4 minutes. It can be re-steeped 1–2 times.
Is Ceylon Dimbula tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Ceylon Dimbula; its profile centers on Citrus, Fresh, and Malty.