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Premium Ceylon black tea sourced from Sri Lanka’s finest regions.

Single-Origin and single estate Sri Lankan Loose Leaf Tea Selected by a Tea Sommelier for purity, depth, and elegance.

Pure Ceylon Black Tea, Chosen by a Tea Sommelier

Discover exceptional Ceylon black tea sourced from Sri Lanka’s most respected tea-growing regions. The Ceylon Select black tea collection showcases single-origin and single estate loose-leaf black teas that express the true character of Sri Lanka’s terroir—elegant, aromatic, and unmistakably Ceylon tea.

Each tea in this collection is personally selected by a Tea Sommelier for the quality and the character of the finished cup, considering the origin, elevation, and leaf style.

Why Sri Lankan Black Tea Is Revered Worldwide

Sri Lanka has earned its reputation as one of the world’s finest black tea origins due to its extraordinary geographic and climatic diversity. Elevation, monsoon rains, wind patterns, temperature, and soil composition vary dramatically across the island, creating black teas with strikingly different flavour profiles.

 Sri Lanka specializes in orthodox black tea processing, which preserves leaf integrity and complexity.. Orthodox teas are carefully rolled and oxidized, allowing the leaf to develop complex character. The result is a cleaner, brighter cup with layered aromas—qualities that have made Ceylon tea a benchmark for premium black tea worldwide.

Ceylon Select Black Tea Collection

  • Ceylon Select English Breakfast tea
  • Ceylon Select English Afternoon tea
  • Handcrafted Elegant Black tea
English Breakfast Tea
English Breakfast Tea
English Afternoon Tea
English Afternoon Tea
Elegant Black Tea
Elegant Black Tea

Ceylon Select black teas are sourced from specific regions and estates, each chosen for its distinctive style and flavor profiles.

High-Grown Elegance — Nuwara Eliya

Ceylon Select English Afternoon Tea 
Lover’s Leap - FBOP

Ceylon Select Afternoon tea is a sophisticated alternative to a regular blended English afternoon tea. This semi-oxidized whole-leaf tea is mild and light-bodied, making it a perfect afternoon tea, yet it is more aromatic and has a complex character that elevates your tea-drinking experience. This is a single estate from the world-renowned Lover’s Leap estate in Nuwara Eliya at a 6000-foot elevation, one of Sri Lanka’s highest-elevation tea growing areas.  The plantation is situated at the bottom of the popular landmark ‘World’s End’ with a 4000-foot steep drop, and this unique microclimate adds special characteristics to this high-grown tea. Located near Lover’s Leap waterfall, this is probably the most popular estate in Sri Lanka. Teas from this area are called ‘Champagne of Ceylon Teas’, known for their light body, floral aromatics, and brisk, refined character—a classic expression of high-grown Ceylon tea.

Low-Grown Depth — Sabaragamuwa

Ceylon Select English Breakfast Tea
New Vithanakande FBOP

Ceylon Select English Breakfast tea a sophisticated alternative to a regular blended English Breakfast tea. This whole leaf tea is rich, full-bodied and bold, making it a perfect breakfast tea, yet it has more complex character, elegance and depth to elevate your tea drinking experience. 

This is a single-region tea sourced from New Vithanakande Estate in the Rathnapura district in the Sabaragamuwa region. This estate is internationally recognized for producing exceptional black teas, including a historic lot that achieved a Guinness World Records title for the highest-priced black tea ever sold at auction. Nestled in the Sinha Raja rain forest with exotic wild flowers and bees, tea from this region has a naturally present honey taste.
Low-grown teas from this region are full-bodied, smooth, and naturally rich, making them ideal for a bold morning cup.

Artisanal Elegance – Mid-Grown Kandy Region

Elegant Black Tea
Handcrafted whole leaf tea

Our collection includes an exquisite handcrafted loose-leaf black tea. Grown in a boutique tea garden, crafted in small batches using traditional techniques, this sophisticated black tea is an exceptional addition. The plantation is nestled in Sri Lanka’s mid-country Kandy region, known for its varied elevation, mist-kissed mornings and mild weather. Located at the foothill of a mountain sheltered from monsoon winds, the tea garden’s distinctive microclimate, the weather conditions and exclusive craftsmanship influence the unique flavour profile.  Soft fruit notes, rounded texture, and exceptional depth, highlighting a rare style of Sri Lankan black tea craftsmanship by dedicated tea experts.

How to make the best cup of black tea - whole leaf, orthodox

  • Use spring water or filtered water
  • Boil water freshly to 100°C or 212°F
  • Use 1 teaspoon of tea leaves (200g) per one cup
  • Steep for 3–4 minutes

Variations

  • For a traditional cup of breakfast tea, add milk or sugar or both 
  • For a fancy cup of afternoon tea, add some lemon or honey.

These are guidelines only. Follow your intuition and make the perfect cup of tea for you and enjoy. Make it lighter or darker and pair it up with your favourite treats, relax, sip slowly and enjoy. 

How to make the best cup of black tea – Artisanal, handcrafted

  • Use spring water or filtered water
  • Boil water freshly and cool it down to 93°C-203°F 
  • Use 1 heaped tea spoon of tea leaves (200g) per one cup
  • Steep for 3–4 minutes
  • May Steep 2 - 3 times

 These are guidelines only. Follow your intuition and make the perfect cup of tea for you, and enjoy. Make it lighter or darker and pair it up with your favourite treats, relax, sip slowly and enjoy.

What Makes Ceylon Select Black Tea Different

  • Single-origin and single-estate selections
  • Loose-leaf, orthodox teas and artisanal tea
  • Chosen by a Tea Sommelier for refined quality
  • Honouring the heritage and rarity

This collection is curated for discerning tea drinkers who value origin, authenticity, taste and depth of an expressive cup of loose-leaf black tea.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Does “Ceylon” Mean in Ceylon Black Tea?
Ceylon” refers to Sri Lanka, the historic name still used exclusively for tea. Only tea grown and produced in Sri Lanka can legally be called Ceylon tea.
Are Ceylon Select English Breakfast and Afternoon Teas Blended?
No. We substitute traditional blended styles with more refined, single-origin Ceylon black teas to elevate the breakfast and afternoon tea experience.
What Is a Black Tea Blend?
A black tea blend is a tea made by combining black teas from different regions or estates to achieve a consistent flavour profile. Blending is commonly used in mass-market teas to standardize taste, whereas single-origin black teas highlight the unique character of one specific region or estate
Why Are They Called Breakfast and Afternoon Teas?
Breakfast” and “Afternoon” describe the style of drinking, not blending. A low-grown tea is chosen for Breakfast for its depth and body, while a high-grown tea is selected for Afternoon for its lighter, more refined character.
What Does Orthodox Black Tea Mean?
Orthodox black tea is whole leaf tea produced using traditional rolling and oxidation methods that preserve leaf structure. This results in greater aroma, clarity, and complexity compared to CTC teas.
What Is Imperial Pluck and Fine Pluck?
Imperial pluck and fine pluck refer to the quality of tea leaf harvesting by hand. Imperial pluck is the most selective harvest, typically consisting of the youngest bud and the first tender leaf Fine pluck usually includes two young leaves and a bud, the traditional standard for high-quality tea. Both plucking standards reflect careful hand-harvesting and are associated with premium teas.
Why Does Standards Plucking Matter in Tea?
Plucking affects the flavor, aroma, and refinement of the tea. Younger leaves produce a smoother, more elegant cup, while coarser leaves create heavier, less nuanced teas
What Is FBOP Black Tea?
FBOP (Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe) is a premium orthodox black tea grade made from small, evenly broken leaves with visible tips. It produces a bright, balanced cup with refined strength and aroma.
How Does Elevation Affect Black Tea Flavour?
Elevation influences growth speed and chemistry of the leaf. High-grown teas are lighter, aromatic, and brisk Mid-grown teas are balanced and smooth Low-grown teas are fuller-bodied and naturally rich
Are These Teas Suitable for Milk or Lemon?
Yes. Fuller-bodied black teas, such as low-grown Ceylon teas, pair well with milk, while high-grown teas are best enjoyed plain or with a slice of lemon.
Is This Black Tea Flavoured in Any Way?
No. These are pure black teas with no added flavours, oils, or botanicals. All aroma and taste come naturally from the tea leaf.
Does Black Tea Contain Caffeine?
Yes. Black tea naturally contains caffeine. The level varies by leaf style, origin, and brewing method.
Can These Black Teas Be Steeped More Than Once?
It is a personal preference. High-quality loose-leaf black tea could be steeped two times, with the shorter second infusion, offering a softer, rounder cup. Artisanal Handcrafted black tea can be steeped two to three times and will offer different layers of flavour profiles with each steeping.
How Should Loose-Leaf Black Tea Be Stored?
Store black tea in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight, moisture, and strong odors at 19-25°C to preserve freshness, flavour and aroma.
Who Are These Black Teas Best Suited For?
These black teas are suited to refined tea drinkers and discerning palates who enjoy a beautifully balanced cup with expressive aroma, body, and finish, as well as those who wish to explore and understand what sets exceptional Ceylon black tea apart.