Sri Lanka Nuwara Eliya Pedro Estate
Whole-leaf Ceylon tea from a Nuwara Eliya estate whose factory still runs colonial-era machinery.
Pedro is a tea estate a few kilometers from the town of Nuwara Eliya, with a factory dating from 1885 and a visitors' tour. Its tea is light and fragrant, in the floral, brisk style Nuwara Eliya is known for. Brewed in a teapot at 90°C.
Sensory profile
How it unfolds
Where it sits
That is 45 mg in one serving (6–8 oz cup (180–240 ml)), a concentration of 21.4 mg per 100 ml. The scale above ranks whole servings, and servings differ in size, so a larger drink can sit further right while being weaker cup for cup.
Editorial estimate, not a laboratory measurement
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| Brewing method | Teapot |
|---|---|
| Brew ratio | 1:72 |
| Dose & yield | 2.9g → 210g |
| Grind size | Whole Leaf |
| Water temperature | 194°F / 90°C |
| Target brew time | 2:30-3:30 |
| Serving | 6–8 oz cup (180–240 ml) |
What you need
- 2.9 g loose-leaf black tea
- 210 g filtered water at 90°C
Required gear
Step-by-step protocol
- 0:00Warm the pot with hot water and pour it away, so the brewing water does not lose heat to cold ceramic.
- 0:10Add 2.9 g of leaf to the pot or basket, leaving room for it to open.
- 0:20Pour 210 g of water at 90°C over the leaf and cover. Start the timer.
- 3:20Remove the leaf or decant completely. Leaf left in the pot keeps extracting and turns the last cup bitter.
What it may be good for
A number worth knowing
We list about 45 mg for a 6 to 8 oz (180 to 240 ml) cup, made with 2.5 to 3 g of leaf per 200 ml.
Warm the pot
A light tea loses heat fast. Warm the teapot first, and pour the whole pot off the leaf when the time is up.
What to watch out for
- Caffeine affects everyone differently. If you are pregnant or nursing, sensitive to caffeine, or have been told to limit it, check with your doctor about how much tea is right for you.
Pedro is a tea estate a few kilometers from the town of Nuwara Eliya, with a factory dating from 1885 and a visitors' tour. Its tea is light and fragrant, in the floral, brisk style Nuwara Eliya is known for. Brewed in a teapot at 90°C.
Origin & Story
Pedro lies a few kilometers outside Nuwara Eliya, in the coolest tea district of Sri Lanka. Records of the Ceylon tea trade date the estate to 1880, when a planter named Captain F. Bayley owned and managed it, and travel guides date its factory to 1885. From 1898 to 1930 the Nuwara Eliya Tea Estate Company ran it, and by one travel guide's count the estate sits at about 1,830 meters, or 6,000 feet.
The factory still works, and visitors can take a tour of about 20 minutes that follows the leaf from withering to packing, past machinery that dates from the colonial era. Tours run in the morning and again in the afternoon.
The district's bushes grow slowly, and the nights are cold and sometimes frosty. Nuwara Eliya tea is the palest of the Ceylon teas, golden in the cup and delicately fragrant. Whole-leaf Orange Pekoe and Broken Orange Pekoe are the district's most sought-after grades, and broken grades such as BOP infuse faster.
Use water at about 90°C and 2.5 to 3 g of leaf for 200 ml, steep for two and a half to three and a half minutes in a warmed teapot, and drink it plain.
Reading the Flavor Profile
| Axis | Score |
|---|---|
| Sweetness | 65/100 |
| Acidity | 55/100 |
| Bitterness | 30/100 |
| Body | 50/100 |
| Aroma | 80/100 |
These values are comparative editorial positions within our own catalog, calibrated so entries can be ranked against each other. They are not laboratory measurements.
How much caffeine is in Sri Lanka Nuwara Eliya Pedro Estate?
One serving, 6–8 oz cup (180–240 ml), contains approximately 45 mg of caffeine.
What temperature should I use for Sri Lanka Nuwara Eliya Pedro Estate?
Target 90°C (194°F).
How long should Sri Lanka Nuwara Eliya Pedro Estate be extracted?
Timing: 2:30-3:30. Method: Teapot. Ratio: 2.5–3g per 200ml water. Grind or leaf format: Whole Leaf.
Where is the Pedro tea estate?
Pedro is a tea estate about 3 to 4 kilometers from the town of Nuwara Eliya, in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.
Can you visit the Pedro tea factory?
Yes. Pedro offers short factory tours that follow the leaf from withering to packing, past machinery from the colonial era.
Who should avoid Sri Lanka Nuwara Eliya Pedro Estate?
Caffeine affects everyone differently. If you are pregnant or nursing, sensitive to caffeine, or have been told to limit it, check with your doctor about how much tea is right for you. This information is educational and is not medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, managing a cardiac or gastrointestinal condition, or taking prescription medication, discuss caffeine and botanical intake with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes.
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