{"title":"Watte Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSri Lanka is the only tea-growing country that has such different regions and terroirs of tea. This Watte Tea collection – a world’s first and personally selected by Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando – presents exceptional tea from the four most distinctive tea growing regions of Sri Lanka. The unique collection provides insight into the phenomenon of the ‘fingerprint of nature’ – the influence of sunshine, soils, rainfall and wind on the aroma, flavour, texture and colour in fine tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in elegantly designed tins and boxes for gifting and everyday enjoyment. The collection of single garden Ceylon Teas are: Pedro Estate, Somerset Estate, Craighead Estate, and Nilagama Estate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pedro-estate-watte-ceylon-black-tea-tin-caddy-125g-loose-leaf","title":"Pedro Estate Watte Single-Estate Ceylon Black Tea Tin Caddy 125g Loose Leaf, Handpicked","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe High-Grown Character of Nuwara Eliya in Every Cup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dilmah Pedro Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea is a premium single-estate loose leaf tea from the renowned Pedro Estate in Sri Lanka's Nuwara Eliya region — one of the world's most celebrated high-altitude tea-growing areas. Every leaf is handpicked and traditionally processed to capture the estate's signature delicate, bright, and complex character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuwara Eliya teas are known for their distinctive light, floral quality — often compared to the finest Darjeeling teas — with a clean, brisk liquor and a naturally refreshing character. The Pedro Estate takes this to its fullest expression, delivering a tea of extraordinary finesse in a 125g tin caddy designed to preserve every nuance of freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale golden liquor with a light, elegant body. Floral and slightly citrusy aroma. Delicate, clean finish with a characteristic briskness typical of high-grown Nuwara Eliya tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125g premium single-estate loose leaf black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePedro Estate, Nuwara Eliya — high-altitude, handpicked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStored in an airtight tin caddy for freshness preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 50 servings per tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo additives — pure, unblended single-origin tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse one heaped teaspoon (2.5g) per 200ml of freshly boiled water at 90–95°C. Steep for 3 minutes. Best enjoyed without milk to appreciate the tea's delicate character. Try it with a thin slice of lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44969562177722,"sku":"83498-001-001","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2920\/1082\/files\/Watte_Pedro_Estate-Angled3.png?v=1764583566"},{"product_id":"somerset-estate-watte-ceylon-black-tea-tin-caddy-125g-loose-leaf","title":"Dilmah Somerset Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea Tin Caddy 125g Loose Leaf, Single Garden, High-Grown","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDilmah Somerset Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea is part of the Watte Boutique Tea Collection, featuring single garden teas that reflect the unique terroir of Sri Lanka’s renowned tea regions. Sourced from the Somerset Estate in the Dimbula Valley, this high-grown Ceylon black tea is handpicked and traditionally crafted to preserve the distinctive character imparted by its origin. The 125g loose leaf tin caddy offers a medium-coloured tea with layered aromas and a smooth, velvety texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle garden Ceylon black tea from Somerset Estate, Dimbula Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-grown at approximately 2,000 m elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandpicked and traditionally crafted using time-honoured methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMedium in colour with aromas of vanilla, hay, mint, peach, biscuit, peat, and wood smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmooth, soft, and velvety structure with a lingering finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e49% old seedling China Jat tea bushes and 51% vegetatively propagated bushes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduced during the dry season (January to March) for optimal leaf quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaged in a 125g loose leaf tin caddy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterial\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePure Ceylon black tea leaves from Somerset Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e49% old seedling China Jat tea bushes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e51% vegetatively propagated (VP) bushes, mainly high-quality cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandpicked leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTraditionally crafted to preserve natural aroma, flavour, and colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMedium colour with complex aroma profile: vanilla, hay, mint, peach, biscuit, peat, wood smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoft, subtle taste with a smooth, velvety mouthfeel and lingering finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrigin: Somerset Estate, Dimbula Valley, Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eElevation: ~2,000 m (high-grown Ceylon Dimbula)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNet Weight: 125g loose leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging: Tin caddy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarvest: Dry season (January to March)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eUsage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended for brewing as loose leaf tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for those seeking a medium-bodied, aromatic black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep the tin tightly closed to preserve freshness and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCertifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSomerset Estate practices sustainable agriculture, including use of organic fertilizers, minimized pesticides, and water management to preserve biodiversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Watte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44969569616058,"sku":"83497-001-001","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2920\/1082\/files\/Watte_Somerset_Estate-Angled3.png?v=1764583568"},{"product_id":"craighead-estate-watte-ceylon-black-tea-tin-caddy-125g-loose-leaf","title":"Dilmah Craighead Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea Tin Caddy - 125g Loose Leaf, Single Garden","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDilmah Craighead Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea is part of the Watte Single Garden Tea Collection, showcasing the unique terroir of Sri Lanka’s renowned tea regions. Each tea is handpicked and traditionally crafted, reflecting the distinct character of its garden of origin. This loose leaf black tea offers a deep colour and a complex aroma profile, delivering a rich and robust tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle garden Ceylon black tea from Craighead Estate, Nawalapitiya, Kandy district\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandpicked and crafted using time-honoured methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistinctive aromas of orange rind, cloves, vanilla, seaweed, earthy notes, biscuit, and peat smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRich, robust flavour with firm, fine tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart of the Dilmah Watte Boutique Tea Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterial\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLoose leaf Ceylon black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeep coloured tea with elegance on a grand scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnmistakable “fingerprint of nature” in aroma, flavour, texture, and colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduced at approximately 1,150 m elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCraighead Estate also produces rare Silver Tips white tea with delicate citrus and sweet fruit notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDilmah is vertically integrated from bush to bag, supporting sustainability initiatives including carbon neutrality to every global port since 2018 and hydropower generation at Craighead Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNet weight: 125g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging: Tin caddy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTea type: Ceylon black tea, loose leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eUsage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for brewing as loose leaf tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCertifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eISO 9001\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFSSC 22000\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eISO 14001\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRainforest Alliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSEDEX ethical audit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrganic certifications (USDA, EU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Watte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44969576071354,"sku":"83496-001-001","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2920\/1082\/files\/Watte_Craighead_Estate-Angled3.png?v=1764583570"},{"product_id":"nilagama-estate-watte-ceylon-black-tea-tin-caddy-125g-loose-leaf","title":"Dilmah Nilagama Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea Tin Caddy 125g Loose Leaf, Single Garden, Full-Bodied","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSingle Garden Excellence from Dilmah's Watte Boutique Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dilmah Nilagama Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea is a pure single garden loose leaf tea that reflects the unique terroir and altitude character of the Nilagama Estate in Sri Lanka. Part of the prestigious Watte Boutique Tea Collection, this exceptional black tea is handpicked and traditionally processed to preserve the estate's natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNilagama Estate is known for producing a bright, full-bodied black tea with characteristic depth and a clean, brisk finish. The 125g loose leaf tin caddy is beautifully designed to keep your tea fresh and make an elegant addition to any tea lover's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich amber liquor with a bold, full-bodied character. Notes of malt and fresh earthiness, with a brisk, satisfying finish. Best enjoyed in the morning or afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125g of premium Nilagama Estate loose leaf black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle garden — pure, unblended, traceable origin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStored in an airtight tin caddy to preserve freshness and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 50 servings per tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo artificial flavours, colours, or additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse 2.5g (one heaped teaspoon) per 200ml of freshly boiled water (95°C). Steep for 3–4 minutes. Serve with or without milk. Remove leaves promptly to avoid over-brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA true expression of single-garden Ceylon tea for the discerning loose leaf enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44969650094266,"sku":"83495-001-001","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2920\/1082\/files\/Watte_Nilagama_Estate-Angled3.png?v=1764583573"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/2920\/1082\/collections\/Oolong_Educational_Post__WT_-_Small_53b5385e-5f8a-47ee-9029-502632fc17c0.png?v=1776677696","url":"https:\/\/dilmahtea.in\/collections\/dilmah-watte-tea.oembed","provider":"Dilmah Ceylon Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}