Black Tea

Premium Black Teas : Loose Darjeeling tea leaves from India showcasing golden tips and rich texture

From Keemun to Darjeeling: A Global Tour of Premium Black Teas

October 16, 2025

Black tea is more than just a morning ritual; it’s a global phenomenon steeped in rich history, cultural significance, and craftsmanship. From the misty mountains of India to the ancient gardens of China, each cup tells a story of its origin, flavor, and tradition. Throughout history, brewed tea has been cherished in various cultures, with…

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Kenyan Tea : Lush tea plantations in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley

The Complete Guide to Kenyan Tea Industry Transformation in the Great Rift Valley

September 20, 2025

Imagine standing at the edge of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, the birthplace of world-renowned Kenya tea. Here, undulating hills blanket the landscape in a lush sea of deep green, where rows of thriving tea bushes stretch across the horizon. This breathtaking region forms the core of the Kenyan tea industry-a powerhouse producing some of the…

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A warm morning scene of Ceylon high-grown tea being poured from a white china teapot into a matching cup and saucer, capturing the delicate aroma, bright colour, and unique taste that make pure Ceylon black tea from the hills of Nuwara Eliya world‑renowned. This perfect cup of Ceylon tea, cultivated at high altitude and sea level variations across Sri Lanka, is characterized by rich flavour, sweetness, and a champagne‑like infusion, complemented by cinnamon notes. Produced under the Sri Lanka Tea Board lion logo, this best tea is an example of high grown tea and mid grown tea traditions, with tea leaves carefully steeped to preserve aroma and taste. Synonymous with quality and origin, pure Ceylon is sold and consumed in restaurants, homes, and businesses from Singapore to the island’s own regions, enjoyed as black tea, green tea, or milk tea. Packed for freshness, purchased in quantity, and introduced to the world for its flavour range, this tea is cultivated, divided, and grown in forms that serve both meal pairings and quiet enjoyment. The scene reflects the senses—light and sunshine by day, night enjoyment, and the ritual sip—showing how this favourite tea, complemented by additives or enjoyed plain, is present in the culture, history, and business of the country, a sign of its steep heritage and the person‑to‑person connection it inspires.

Ceylon High Grown Tea: The Bright, Crisp Profiles of Nuwara Eliya

September 18, 2025

Imagine standing amidst a sea of emerald green on the island of Sri Lanka, where manicured tea bushes climb rolling hills and disappear into a cool, persistent mist. This is the world of Ceylon high grown tea, centred in Nuwara Eliya – a region characterized by bright sunshine in the morning and cool, misty nights.…

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