“Tea of the afternoon…… I have a ton of purchased and “gift with purchase” samples. I really think I could go for a few months trying something new every day, so I am going to try and knock my...” Read full tasting note
“Thanks to SimplyJenW for letting me try this one! It used to be that I thought I didn’t like Ceylon teas but I think previously I’ve had the cheap-o ones either used in teabags or in breakfast...” Read full tasting note
“This was great for my morning cup. I drank this on the way to work two days this week. I got the citrusy and woodsy tastes in my cup. I thoroughly enjoyed this tea. It is one of the best ceylon...” Read full tasting note
“it is the best tea in the world. in our salsa dance shool we drink it. very pleasant! http://www.afrolatindans.com” Read full tasting note
In some ways, Ceylon teas have gotten a bad name over time. Low grade teas from Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) were often used for teabags that were sold as a vehicle for milk, sugar and caffeine rather than being consumed for an extraordinary flavor experience. Now, that’s changing. More Sri Lankan tea farmers are producing better teas – and being recognized for their achievements. Our Ceylon Black Tea No. 1 is one of the greats to emerge from Sri Lanka. Dark brown, highly aromatic leaves brew into a coppery, bright brew with a citrusy, woody, floral scent. The flavor is deceptively simple. Each sip reveals new flavors of white flowers, stewed plums, lemon zest and cloves. The overall taste is smooth, but our Ceylon No. 1 also holds a light astringency that gives the flavor a beguiling spark and depth. The aftertaste of lactose sugar and mild astringency makes Ceylon No. 1 suitable for drinking on its own or sipping with a bit of milk, sugar, lemon or honey. Our Ceylon No. 1 is fantastic with breakfasts and brunches of all kinds. It’s also great with milk chocolate confections or cheesecake with lemon preserves.
Our mission is simple: to provide gourmet teas and practical teaware. We source all of our teas and teaware directly from China, Taiwan and India to ensure the maximum quality, value and freshness for our customers. By cutting out the middleman in our selection process, we can pass on savings to our customers and guarantee the quality of each and every one of our products.