Ceylon Tea
Ceylon Tea comes from the island nation of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon). It is defined by its altitude: Low-grown (strong), Mid-grown (rich), and High-grown (delicate). It is often described as the 'friendliest' tea—bright, brisk, and lively with a beautiful golden color.
At a Glance
- •Bright and lively.
- •A golden cup of sunshine.
When People Drink This
Breakfast
Iced tea in summer
Afternoon refreshment
Who Keeps This Drink Alive
People behind this drink
Tea Pluckers
Harvesters
Hand-plucking two leaves and a bud on steep hillsides.
How This Drink Feels
The sensory experience
citrus and chocolate and spice and brisk, with notes of citrus and floral and wood ending with a crisp and refreshing finish
Bright and lively.
A golden cup of sunshine.
Why This Drink Matters⌄
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Origin Story
Rooted in Nuwara Eliya
Perfect for the Holiday Season
Holiday PickEven during the holiday season, this drink finds its place — between long conversations, travel days, heavy meals, or quiet pauses away from the noise.
- 🧑👩👧 Everyone-friendly
- 🔥 Best served warm
Places & Everyday Rituals
Where this drink feels most at home
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Did You Know?
The lion logo on a pack of Ceylon tea guarantees it is 100% pure Ceylon tea grown and packed in Sri Lanka.
- 🤓Tea replaced coffee in Sri Lanka after a fungal disease wiped out the island's coffee plantations in the 1860s.
Cultural Beliefs⌄
How This Drink Is Made⌄
Ingredients
The Base
- Ceylon Tea Leaves
- Hot Water
Optional / Garnish
- Lemon
- Sugar
- Ice
Instructions
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