Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Since 1947, when its current factory rose from the site of an earlier 1942 structure, Kenilworth Tea Estate has crafted teas renowned for their long, wiry, well-twisted leaves; blacker, cleaner, and meticulously rolled through an extended 2.5-hour Orthodox process that yields a coppery-bright infusion with creamy, full-bodied strength, woody frankness, and subtle citrus notes. Perched in Sri Lanka's Central Province near Ginigathena, this medium-grown powerhouse under Hatton Plantations PLC produces 14 grades of premium leafy and semi-leafy black tea from high-yielding VP clones like TRI 2043, securing top prices at the Colombo Tea Auction with its robust breakfast blend that pairs seamlessly with milk.
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