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What is black tea?
Black teas get their characteristically dark appearance and bold flavour from a naturally occurring oxidation process after being plucked, rolled and withered. Oxidised leaves offer a bountiful boost of caffeine content compared to other unoxidised teas. Our variety of black tea will cater to any taste, from classic estate teas to exclusive blends with fruits, spices and herbs.
Apricot & Peach
The complimentary flavours of apricot and peach create a delicate, yet intensely sweet flavour. Blended alongside dried papaya, sunflower, calendula petals, and blackberry leaves enhance the astringent qualities of this citrus Ceylon tea and makes for a tasty, piquant beverage.
LEAVES:
Orthodox Orange Pekoe (OP)
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ORIGIN:
Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula
& Uva (Sri Lanka)
TASTE NOTES:
Citrus hints of peach and apricot
Assam
This empire tea originated in the region of Assam in India, derived from the Camellia assamica plant. Rich and ambient in its full bodied flavour - this is a strong and hearty tea which is superb with a dash of milk to serve with breakfast.
LEAVES:
Orthodox Tippy Golden Flowery Pekoe (TGFOP)
ORIGIN:
Golaghat, India
TASTE NOTES:
Rich, malty and
flavoursome
Black Rose
This distinctly sweet tasting black tea is layered 5 times with young, fragrant rose petals. Immerse your senses in this traditional blend, formally coined The Queen of Hearts tea. Balancing the fullness of the China black tea leaves and natural oils with the delicate and aromatic notes of freshly cut roses.
LEAVES:
Flowery Orange Pekoe (FOP)
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ORIGIN:
Fujian Province, China
TASTE NOTES:
Refreshingly delicate flavour of roses
Caramel Delight
A dash of vanilla, droplets of creamy caramel, a healthy dose of butterscotch, and a premium Ceylon black tea come together to form a moreishly lavish liquid dessert. Sweet and mellow, with a delicious aftertaste. Simply add milk and sugar if desired, and let the flavours melt in your mouth.
LEAVES:
Orthodox Orange Pekoe (OP)
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ORIGIN:
Sri Lanka
TASTE NOTES:
Creamy and smooth caramel & vanilla
Ceylon
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Ceylon celebrates its' 150th anniversary in 2017. A quintessential tea grown at a high altitude in the cool, clean air of Sri Lanka, formally called Ceylon. It's crisp, light character makes it a truly delightful blend to be enjoyed at any time of day.
LEAVES:
Orthodox Orange Pekoe (OP)
ORIGIN:
Nuwara Eliya
(Sri Lanka)
TASTE NOTES:
Medium body with light astringency
2nd Flush Darjeeling
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A complex and subtle bouquet of 'muscatel' and black currant
flavours, reminiscent of a fine wine with a champagne like quality, creates an effervescent and distinctive taste with a herby, sweet character - perfect for Afternoon Tea.
LEAVES:
Orthodox Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe
ORIGIN:
Darjeeling, India
TASTE NOTES:
Distinctively fragrant
Mayfair English Breakfast
The perfect traditional English Breakfast which is typically bright and full bodied. A real high class tea with the 'get up and go' flavour that will put a spring in your step, any time of day! A complimentary blend of Assam and Kenyan black tea, sprinkled with Safflower petals for a subtle astringency.
LEAVES:
Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe (FBOP) and Broken Pekoe #1 (BP1)
ORIGIN:
Assam, India &
Kericho, Kenya
TASTE NOTES:
Full bodied taste with mellow astringency
English Breakfast Decaf
A decaffeinated English Breakfast which doesn’t compromise on flavour, harnessing the same great taste and body as a traditional English Breakfast tea, minus the caffeine! The high quality Ceylon leaves are imbued with light flavours to create a pleasantly astringent blend with lovely floral undertone.
LEAVES:
Orthodox Flowery Pekoe (FP)
ORIGIN:
Assam, India &
Kericho, Kenya
TASTE NOTES:
Full bodied taste with mellow astringency
Lapsang Souchong
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To echo that warm and rustic feeling of sitting around a camp fire, the Lapsang Souchong is dried over pinewood fires to offer a brisk, a smoky depth with rich and earthy undertones.
LEAVES:
Orthodox Special Leaf Lapsang Souchong
ORIGIN:
Fujian Province, China
TASTE NOTES:
Smooth yet crisp with a smoky flavour
Lakyrsiew
From a word that means "awakening", this boutique tea from the banks of the Umiam Lake just outside of Meghalaya exudes quality through organic farming methods and careful preparation to create a crisp and floral brew with an undercurrent of sweet, nutty tones.
LEAVES:
Orthodox Orange Pekoe (OP)
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ORIGIN:
Shillong, North East
India
TASTE NOTES:
Floral and sweet with woody tones
Lemon Black
Pour yourself a cup full of sunshine no matter the weather with this bright and fragrant citrus blend. With real lemon shavings, dried pineapple, lemongrass, and a high grown Ceylon tea, this is a delightfully refreshing brew whether served hot or cold!
LEAVES:
Orthodox Orange Pekoe (OP)
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ORIGIN:
Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula
& Uva (Sri Lanka)
TASTE NOTES:
Lemon citrus character
Lemon & Orange
A complementary blend of citrus flavour with a classic combination of zesty lemon shavings, sweet orange peel and the subtle, stringent taste of Ceylon black tea. Sweet and citrusy with a smooth finish.
LEAVES:
Orthodox Orange Pekoe (OP)
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ORIGIN:
Sri Lanka
TASTE NOTES:
Sweet and citrus
Masala Chai
Inspired by the lively and flamboyant taste of South Indian cuisine, this tea packs a punch. An aromatic blend of spices and herbs from cardamon pods and ground cloves, to ginger and cinnamon sticks, with the fine quality of black Assam tea. Just sit back, take a sip, and let the flavours come to life.
LEAVES:
CTC, Broken Pekoe (BP)
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ORIGIN:
Assam, Travencore
(India) & Nandi (Kenya)
TASTE NOTES:
Earthy depth with a lively spicy finish
Chocolate Cherry Chai
High grown Ceylon tea is infused with authentic Indian spices from cardamom, cinnamon and cumin seed, to coriander, curry leaves and lemongrass. Combining it with natural cherry and chocolate flavouring gives this satisfying blend a rich
'Mocha' like depth for a truly indulgent, spicy brew.
LEAVES:
Orthodox Orange Pekoe (OP)
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ORIGIN:
Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula
& Uva (Sri Lanka)
TASTE NOTES:
Aromatic Indian spice
with hints of chocolate
Casablancan Mint
A traditional blend of Ceylon and Indian tea infused with the cool taste of Peppermint leaves. Invigorate your senses with the mighty, minty flavour and malty depth of the Moroccan Mint black tea to keep you alert and refreshed for the long day ahead.
LEAVES:
Orthodox
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ORIGIN:
Sri Lanka, India
& USA
TASTE NOTES:
Malty with a cooling
mint finish
Caribbean Dream
The captivating and exotic fruity flavour of this high grade Ceylon black tea will have you reminiscing of those warm sandy beaches. Blended with coconut, apple, strawberry, rosehip, kiwi, and scattered with hibiscus and rose petals, to recreate those sweet undertones of rum.
LEAVES:
Orthodox Orange Pekoe (OP)
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ORIGIN:
Sri Lanka​
TASTE NOTES:
Sweet strawberry with
hints of coconut
Vanilla
An ancient blend and personal favourite of Buddhist and Taoist monks. This is a congenial beverage with high quality Ceylon tea. Fused with the natural vanilla and grenadine flavours, then sprinkled with sunflower petals, this tea produces a wonderfully smooth and sweet flavour.