CeylonBlends Tippy Leaf Ceylon Black Tea — FBOP (Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe)
A full-bodied broken-leaf Ceylon black tea with visible golden tips throughout — robust, bright, and richly satisfying in the cup.
About this product
The FBOP — Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe — represents the point where the clean restraint of the whole-leaf grades gives way to something bolder and more immediate. Smaller than BOP1 but larger than the finest fannings, the FBOP carries visible golden tips that signal the presence of young bud material, contributing a natural sweetness and floral lift to an otherwise robust, full-bodied brew. CeylonBlends Tippy Leaf is designed for those who want depth and presence in their daily cup without sacrificing the quality markers of orthodox Sri Lankan production. It brews quickly to a rich, bright liquor — sturdy enough to carry milk and take robust infusion, nuanced enough to drink straight when precision-steeped. The visible tips make this grade a particular standout as a loose-leaf everyday tea. GRADE DEFINITION (Tea Exporters Association of Sri Lanka, verbatim): “Smaller than BOP1 with presence of tips, but larger than FBOPF1” TASTING NOTES: Liquor: deep amber-red. Aroma: rich, malty, floral lift from golden tips. Palate: full-bodied, robust, naturally sweet tip character, moderate to high astringency. Finish: long, warm, satisfying. BREWING GUIDANCE: 95–100°C · 3–4 min · 2 g per 200 ml · best served with milk, or black for a stronger brew. ORIGIN: Likely mid-to-high-grown Sri Lanka (Dimbula / Uva). Provisional — final sourcing not yet confirmed.