Ceylon Blue Nettle - Rare Tea

ThereBlue Nettleis a rare and precious tea,entirely handcraftedin Sri Lanka. Its long, twisted leaves, rolled like small sticks, recall the slow, precise and meditative work of a craftsman of taste.

Neither quite black tea nor quite oolong, Blue Nettle lies between the two worlds:weakly oxidized, it unfolds a delicate and deep aromatic palette when infused.

Produced using soil-friendly methods, this creation is produced in very limited quantities. Each infusion is an invitation to slow down, to smell, to return to the simple gesture and pure pleasure of tea.

ThereBlue Nettleis appreciated in a moment of calm and slowness. Its leaves, hand-rolled into thin sticks, slowly unfold during infusion, gradually revealing all their aromatic richness.

Here's how to get the most out of it:

• Quantity: 1 stick for approximately 150 ml-200 ml of water
• Water temperature: 90°C
• Infusion time: 3 to 5 minutes for the first infusion
  

This tea can bere-infused up to 2 to 3 times, with a slightly longer infusion time with each pass.

Use low-mineral water and give the leaves space to open. Each cup becomes a slow exploration, faithful to the spirit of the gesture and the sensitive universe of Lokayah.

ThereBlue Nettleis a rare and precious tea produced in Sri Lanka, entirely handcrafted leaf by leaf. Its long, twisted leaves, rolled into small sticks, bear witness to meticulous, slow, and meditative work, carried out according to a demanding artisanal tradition.

This tea is halfway between black tea and oolong tea, with alow to moderate oxidationwhich gives it an aromatic palette that is both delicate and deep. This partial oxidation is achieved through a specific process: after withering, the leaves are moistened a second time, then hand-rolled into a cigar shape before secondary fermentation and final drying, which is a complex and limited-volume process.

Originally from the regionof IdulgashinnaIn the province of Uva, a high-altitude area renowned for its exceptional teas, Blue Nettle is produced using soil-friendly agriculture and certified organic methods, guaranteeing sustainable and high-quality production.

When infused, Blue Nettle releases a clear liquor, withdelicate floral notesand accentsfresh vegetables, evoking the purity and nature of its whole leaves. It offers an elegant taste experience, with a smooth texture, and can be enjoyed several times thanks to its stick-like size.

Each cup is an invitation to slowness, meditation and the rediscovery of the authentic pleasures of artisanal tea, produced in very limited quantities.