Organic Singampatti Oothu Estate Black Tea

This very fine organic black tea hails from the Oothu estate in the Indian state of Kerala, just miles from the southern tip of the Indian peninsula. Isolated from the rest of the country by the Western Ghats, organic loose leaf tea grows at the Oothu Estate amid lush green rainforest and stunning natural beauty. In fact, Oothu translates to "spring of water." The Singampatti group of estates produce the largest amount of organic tea in the world. This Fair Trade Certified organic tea from India is full-bodied, smooth, and subtly sweet with light to medium astringency.

Ingredients:organic Indian black tea

Serving Size: one generous teaspoon per 8 oz cup of water

Staff Perspectives

Aubrey Says: Singampatti is my favorite Indian black tea in our catalog! The flavor reminds me of a sunny Fall day.

Jeremy Says: VERY full-bodied!

Robust

Posted by Joe P. on 2nd May 2013

Deeply satisfying, rich dark carmel notes, similar to brown rice syrup or malt syrup. Delicious tea over ice. One of my new favorite black teas!
My favorite!

Posted by Lauren on 20th Mar 2013

Out of the ones I've tried, this is my favorite tea from Arbor Teas. It's rich, full-bodies, light on the astringency with a hint of sweet. Delicious!
Wonderful sweet, spicy flavor

Posted by Andrew Coury on 5th Mar 2013

This is one of my favorite teas as well. I find that steeping for the recommended 3 minutes leaves an astringency (though not bitterness) that requires milk. Steeping for only one minute, or steeping the leaves a second time reveals a full bodied sweetness, coupled with a spiciness reminiscent of vanilla or allspice. This makes for a very pleasant mid-morning tea.
great tea

Posted by Unknown on 22nd Jan 2012

This is one of my favorite teas, I always make sure to have some on hand to get through a tough work day. It has a distinctive sweet flavor (but not cloying or anything) that I've never experienced elsewhere. Highly recommended!
two different ratings

Posted by Bill Edwards on 26th Oct 2008

My adult son gives it a 5 but 3 from me averages a four. I am just more of a green fan. this is a wonderful full bodied black but I could not appreciate anything distinct about it. My son just said "this is great". He has good taste so give it a try!
Excellent black tea

Posted by Unknown on 12th Aug 2008

This is one of my favorite Black Teas. It has a very unique soft flavor and is almost sweet as described. It truly is a delight drinking this.

We at Arbor Teas firmly believe that tea should be brewed to suit your personal taste. With that being said, here are some recommendations to get you started, but please remember you can make adjustments based on your own personal taste.

There are three main considerations when brewing tea: quantity of tea, water temperature and steeping time.

Quantity of tea: one generous teaspoon per 8 oz cup of water

Water temperature: use water that has been heated to a full rolling boil (212° F)

Steeping time: 3-5 minutes

Tip #1: Use fresh water whenever possible - water that has been sitting in your kettle overnight may impart a flat or stale taste to your tea. Be careful not to boil your water for too long. Over boiled water can sometimes impart an unwanted taste.

Tip #2: Keep in mind that brewing your tea for too long can extract undesirable bitterness from the leaves, so steeping time matters! For a stronger brew, don’t steep longer, just use more tea.

Learn more from our step-by-step guides on how to brew loose leaf tea, how to make iced tea, and how to make tea lattes. And don’t forget to check out our Eco-Brewing Tips, too!

How to Brew Loose Tea

How to Make Iced Tea

How to Make Tea Lattes

Eco-Brewing Tips

There are five significant components found in all tea from the plant camellia sinensis: essential oils, which are the source of tea’s delicious flavor and aroma; polyphenols, which are antioxidants that provide the tea’s brisk flavor and many of its health benefits; phytonutrients, which are small amounts of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids including L-theanine (a very rare molecule that has been found in only three sources including camellia sinensis!) ; enzymes; and methylxanthines, which are a family of alkaloids that include caffeine. Each of these components work differently in the human body and a full description is best left to a medical journal. However, recent research exploring the potential health attributes of tea is leading many scientists to agree that tea, may contribute positively to a healthy lifestyle.

For a more in-depth discussion of Tea and Health Benefits check here.

For a more in-depth discussion of Tea and Caffeine check here.