Ceylon Tea History
In 1824 a black tea plant was brought to Ceylon by the British from China and was planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for non-commercial purposes. Further experimental tea plants were brought from Assam and Calcutta in India to Peradeniya in 1839 through the East India Company and over the years that followed. In 1839 the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was established followed by the Planters’ Association of Ceylon in 1854. In 1867, James Taylor marked the birth of the tea industry in Ceylon by starting a tea plantation in the Loolecondera estate in Kandy in 1867. He was only 17 when he came to Loolkandura, Sri Lanka. The original tea plantation was just 19 acres (76,890 m2). In 1872 Taylor began operating a fully equipped tea factory on the grounds of the Loolkandura estate and that year the first sale of Loolecondra tea (Loolkandura) was made in Kandy.
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Experience a revolution in the world of tea with us! Dive into our meticulously curated selection, featuring bold black teas, delicate green teas, exquisite golden tips, soothing white teas, and captivating oolong teas. Whether you’re a connoisseur of traditional classics or an explorer of innovative creations, come savour the joy, comfort, and endless discoveries of tea, one delightful sip at a time.
Black Tea
Our pure Ceylon black tea is sourced from the same tea gardens as our assam. The floral, spicy Ceylon black tea has that characteristic sweet/sour taste and aroma of a fine green tea with a smooth aftertaste
HERBAL Tea
Experience the health benefits of herbal tea with our unique blends. Made from high quality ingredients, our teas are carefully blended for optimal taste and health benefits.
Green Tea
Green tea is a type of tea that is made from Camellia synesis leaves and buds that have not undergone the same withering and oxidation process used to make oolong teas and black teas.