Ceylon Chai Black Tea

Ingredient Name

Organic Black Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Origin

Native to the famous Haputale and Boralanda estates of the Uva Province in Sri Lanka. These tea gardens, located at high elevations, have a cool mountain climate, mists in the morning, fertile soil, and seasonal winds to produce excellent quality Ceylon black tea that has unique character and flavour.

Why It's Included

Organic Black Tea is an essential ingredient of the blend that adds richness, depth, fullness, smoothness, and excellent body to the mixture. The versatility of the tea is such that it works well with herbs, spices, citrus, and floral ingredients.

Flavour Profile

Vibrant, brisk, full-bodied tea with smooth malty, slightly sweet, citrus undertones and a refreshing finish.

Aroma

Distinctive and inviting aroma with warm malty, delicate floral notes, and a naturally sweet scent of premium quality Ceylon tea grown in the Uva region.

Traditionally Used For

Consumed as a refreshing drink in many cultures around the world. It can be taken both hot and cold, and goes well with milk, lemon, herbs, spices, or honey.

Quality Standard

Certified Organic by the Soil Association UK, sustainably grown without the use of chemicals, carefully picked by hand, and processed using traditional orthodox methods of tea making.

Ingredient Name

Organic Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)

Origin

Sourced from Kandy, Sri Lanka, where the region's fertile soils and favourable tropical climate produce aromatic, high-quality cloves. The unopened flower buds are carefully harvested at the ideal stage of maturity and naturally dried to preserve their rich essential oils, bold flavour, and distinctive aroma.

Why It's Included

Organic Clove is included to add warmth, depth, and aromatic spice to the blend. Its bold character complements black tea, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and other spices, creating a rich and well-rounded infusion with lasting flavour.

Flavour Profile

Warm, bold, and intensely aromatic with sweet-spicy notes, subtle woody undertones, a hint of peppery warmth, and a long, pleasantly lingering finish.

Aroma

Rich and fragrant with warm spicy notes, natural sweetness, and a distinctive woody character that adds depth and complexity to the tea.

Traditionally Used For

Cloves have traditionally been used in spice blends, herbal infusions, teas, baked goods, curries, and other culinary preparations, where they are valued for their rich flavour, warming aroma, and versatility in both sweet and savoury recipes.

Quality Standard

Organically cultivated without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilisers. The flower buds are carefully harvested, naturally dried, and selected to preserve their essential oils, flavour, and aroma. Each batch is produced to high standards of purity, freshness, consistency, and premium quality for specialty tea blends.

Ingredient Name

Organic Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Origin

Sourced from Kandy, Sri Lanka, a region known for its tropical climate, fertile soils, and long tradition of cultivating aromatic spices. The ginger rhizomes are carefully harvested at maturity and gently cleaned and dried to retain their naturally warm, vibrant, and distinctive character.

Why It's Included

Organic Ginger is included to bring natural warmth, lively spice, and aromatic depth to the blend. Its distinctive character pairs beautifully with black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, citrus, and herbal ingredients, helping create a balanced and layered infusion with a pleasantly warming finish.

Flavour Profile

Warm, zesty, and gently spicy with bright citrus-like notes, subtle earthy undertones, and a clean, lingering warmth on the finish.

Aroma

Fresh and aromatic with warm spicy notes, subtle citrus nuances, and a distinctive earthy freshness characteristic of quality ginger.

Traditionally Used For

Ginger has a long tradition of use in Sri Lankan and international cuisine, herbal infusions, spiced teas, and traditional beverages. It is valued for its distinctive warming flavour, aromatic character, and versatility when combined with tea, herbs, and other spices.

Quality Standard

Organically cultivated without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilisers. Carefully harvested, cleaned, and gently dried to preserve the ginger's natural flavour, aroma, colour, and characteristic spice. Each batch is selected to meet high standards of purity, freshness, consistency, and premium quality for specialty tea and herbal blends.

Ingredient Name

Organic Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)

Origin

Sourced from Nikapotha, Sri Lanka, where the warm tropical climate and fertile soils provide ideal growing conditions for premium black pepper. The peppercorns are harvested at peak maturity and carefully dried to preserve their bold flavour, natural aroma, and characteristic pungency.

Why It's Included

Organic Black Pepper is included to add a gentle warming spice, subtle heat, and aromatic complexity to the blend. Its bold character complements ingredients such as turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and black tea, creating a balanced and full-bodied infusion.

Flavour Profile

Bold and warming with a sharp peppery bite, subtle woody notes, mild citrus undertones, and a clean, lingering spicy finish.

Aroma

Rich, warm, and aromatic, with distinctive peppery notes, subtle woody nuances, and a hint of fresh spice that adds depth to the tea blend.

Traditionally Used For

Black pepper has traditionally been used in Sri Lankan and international cuisines, spice blends, herbal infusions, and warming beverages, where it is valued for its bold flavour, aromatic qualities, and culinary versatility.

Quality Standard

Organically cultivated without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilisers, harvested at optimal maturity, and carefully dried to preserve the peppercorns' natural essential oils, flavour, and aroma. Each batch is selected to meet high standards of purity, freshness, consistency, and premium quality suitable for specialty tea blends.

Ingredient Name

Organic Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)

Origin

Sourced from Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka, a region renowned for producing authentic Ceylon Cinnamon. Grown in the island's favourable tropical climate, the bark is carefully harvested, hand-peeled, and naturally dried to preserve its delicate sweetness, fine texture, and distinctive aroma.

Why It's Included

Organic Ceylon Cinnamon is included to add natural warmth, gentle sweetness, and aromatic depth to the blend. Its refined flavour pairs beautifully with black tea, green tea, herbs, fruits, and spices, creating a smooth and well-balanced infusion.

Flavour Profile

Warm and delicately sweet with soft woody notes, subtle citrus undertones, and a smooth, mildly spicy finish that enhances the overall complexity of the tea.

Aroma

Sweet, warm, and inviting, with a delicate woody fragrance and subtle citrus notes that are characteristic of premium Ceylon Cinnamon.

Traditionally Used For

Ceylon Cinnamon has traditionally been used in teas, herbal infusions, baked goods, desserts, spice blends, and savoury dishes, where it is valued for its delicate sweetness, refined aroma, and culinary versatility.

Quality Standard

Organically cultivated without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilisers, carefully hand-harvested and naturally dried to preserve its essential oils, flavour, and aroma. Each batch is selected to meet high standards of purity, freshness, consistency, and premium quality expected of authentic Sri Lankan Ceylon Cinnamon.

Ingredient Name

Organic Green Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)

Origin

Sourced from Kandy, Sri Lanka, where the cool, humid highlands provide ideal conditions for cultivating premium green cardamom. The pods are carefully harvested at peak maturity and gently dried to preserve their vibrant green colour, natural essential oils, and distinctive aromatic character.

Why It's Included

Organic Green Cardamom is included to add a refined aromatic spice and natural sweetness to the blend. Its bright, citrusy notes beautifully complement black tea, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and vanilla, creating a smooth, well-balanced, and complex infusion.

Flavour Profile

Warm and gently sweet with vibrant citrus notes, delicate herbal undertones, subtle hints of eucalyptus, and a smooth, lightly spicy finish.

Aroma

Highly aromatic with sweet, citrusy, and floral notes, complemented by fresh herbal and lightly spicy nuances that create a distinctive and elegant fragrance.

Traditionally Used For

Green cardamom has traditionally been used in teas, spice blends, curries, desserts, baked goods, and beverages across many cultures, where it is valued for its distinctive aroma, refined flavour, and culinary versatility.

Quality Standard

Organically cultivated without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilisers. Carefully harvested and gently dried to preserve the pods' natural essential oils, flavour, colour, and aroma. Each batch is selected to meet high standards of purity, freshness, consistency, and premium quality for specialty tea blends.