Ceylon tea is grown in Sri Lanka, which was formally known as Ceylon until it gained independence from Britain in 1948. Although Ceylon Tea comes from the same tea plant as most of your favourite teas, it has a stronger taste than most.

A Little bit of History of Ceylon Tea

It was as far back as 1824 when the British had their first taste of Ceylon tea and decided they had to bring this back for others to try, so that is when it was first imported from China, which is now known as Sri Lanka. In fact Ceylon tea was so popular that in 1893 one million packets of Ceylon tea were sold at the Chicago world fair.

Not big on Caffeine?

Another favourable factor is that it only has about a third the amount of caffeine that a regular cup of coffee has, whilst still having that ‘waking up’ effect, perfect for those who want a gentler approach to getting themselves ready for the day.

Enjoy with or without milk

Simply brew for 3-4 mins in boiling water, then it’s up to you whether you would like milk or sugar as it can be enjoyed with either, and enjoy!

All the way from the Dimbula area

We are proud to say that we import our tea straight from the Dimbula District, Sri Lanka. This state benefits from one quality season of cool, dry winds to yield the best quality tea. Look out for the ‘Dimbula character’ in our Ceylon tea, defined by a fine golden orange hue and freshness of flavour, exclusive to the tea produced in the Dimbula area.

Will I like Ceylon tea?

You may find our Ceylon tea leaves hard to resist. Here’s why:

Although Sri Lanka is a small island, it is known for its huge range of elevation. This can be used to the country’s advantage as it allows it to produce a great variation in tea flavours

Many factors affect the flavour of tea, including climate, soil, water, sun and variety of plant. Ceylon tea contains more tannins than the usual type of tea, which adds to the bold, rich, delicious flavour.

So if you are looking for a traditional medium-strength tea with a delicate touch of flowery notes that can be enjoyed at any time of the day, you may find our Ceylon loose tea leaves hard to resist.