English Breakfast 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 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 Orange Peel (Citrus sinensis)

Origin

Sourced from Nikapotha, Sri Lanka, where organically grown oranges grow well due to the warm tropical climate and fertile soil in the region. The peels are collected and dried naturally to retain their citrus oils, color, and flavor.

Why It's Included

The organic orange peel is included in the recipe for its citrus flavor, natural sweetness, and aromatic complexity. It helps enhance the flavor and aroma profiles of black, green, and herbal teas in the blend.

Flavour Profile

Zesty, bright, and citrusy flavor with natural sweetness, mild bitterness, and fruity undertones, finished with a refreshing citrus flavor.

Aroma

Vibrant, naturally citrusy, and fresh aroma with sweet orange notes and a refreshing essential oil scent.

Traditionally Used For

Orange peel has traditionally been used in herb tea infusions, herbal teas, culinary uses, desserts, and spice mixtures, where the refreshing citrus taste and aromatic smell of the orange peel add value.

Quality Standard

Certified organic, grown without artificial pesticides and chemical fertilizers, carefully selected from ripe oranges and gently dried to preserve its natural color, oils, and aroma. Each lot is produced to high-quality standards.

Ingredient Name

Organic Rose Petals (Rosa damascene)

Origin

Harvested from the Haputale and Boralanda districts of Uva Province in Sri Lanka. The cool and high-altitude growing zones are perfect for growing premium-quality organic rose petals, renowned for their rich colour, fragrant aroma, and excellent quality.

Why It's Included

Organic Rose Petals have been included to provide an elegant floral quality, a hint of natural sweetness, and natural beauty to the blend. The delicate nature of the petals pairs well with black, green, and herbal teas.

Flavour Profile

Lightly sweet and delicate with floral hints, fruity notes, and a refreshing finish that enhances the taste without overpowering other ingredients in the blend.

Aroma

Fresh, elegant, and naturally floral, with a classic scent of roses along with subtle sweet notes that make for an elegant tea experience.

Traditionally Used For

Rose petals have been used traditionally in herbal infusions, teas, culinary preparations, and botanical blends, where they are valued for their floral taste, fragrance, and beauty.

Quality Standard

Grown organically without any pesticides or chemicals, harvested by hand, and dried delicately to retain their natural colour, fragrance, and delicate taste. Each batch is selected to ensure high standards of purity and freshness.

Ingredient Name

Organic Peach (Prunus persica)

Organic Peaches grow in fertile orchards in temperate climates that provide perfect conditions for their cultivation. Organic ripe peaches are gently dried to preserve their natural sweet taste, intense aroma, and fruity notes for use in high-quality tea blends..

Why It's Included

Organic Peach is added to the blend to add a naturally sweet and juicy fruit character. This tea is versatile and goes well with black, green, white, and herbal teas because of its smooth, mellow flavor.

Flavour Profile

Naturally sweet and succulent with delicate stone-fruit notes, floral undertones, and a mellow finish that adds sweetness and fruity nuances to the infusion.

Aroma

Intense, fresh, and aromatic with ripe peach aromas, subtle floral notes, and a naturally sweet fruit bouquet.

Traditionally Used For

The peach fruit has been traditionally used in teas, fruit infusions, desserts, preserves and beverages because of its naturally sweet taste and pleasant aroma.

Quality Standard

Grown organically without synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers, harvested at the peak of ripeness, and gently dried in order to preserve the natural flavor, color, and aroma of the fruit. Each batch is selected according to the strict standards of purity, freshness, and premium quality suitable for specialty tea blends.