What type of tea do we sell, how is the tea flavored and why only sell tea with natural flavors?

 

We purchase only high grown teas that come from the top 3 tea growing regions of Sri Lanka - Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula and Uva. These three high-grown districts produce flavorful teas that have classic ‘Ceylon’ tea character which is noted by floral bouquet and flavor notes, touches of mild astringency, bright coppery color and, most importantly - perfect for use as the base tea of our flavored teas. Other teas have been tested from various other origins around the world as base stock for flavored teas, but none of these teas made the grade.

 

Dimbula and the western estates of Nuwara Eliya have a major quality peak during Jan/Feb, whereas Uva and the eastern estates of Nuwara Eliya have their peak in July/Aug. This ‘dual peak period’ allow us to buy the best for our flavored tea blends several times during the year, ensuring top quality and freshness. 

 

Flavoring oils, not crystals are used to give the tea drinker an olfactory holiday before indulging in a liquid tea treat.

 

Natural flavors are specified from the manufacturer. High quality tea tastes good and natural flavors do not mask the natural taste of the high grown Ceylon tea. (The norm for many making flavored tea is to use overpowering artificial flavors, which can be used to hide lower quality tea). Natural flavors do not leave an aftertaste giving the tea a clean and true character. It should be noted that natural flavors tend to be somewhat ‘soft ‘ and the flavors slightly muted, but for many this is a refreshing change and one of the desired attributes of our naturally flavored teas.

 

How do we sell our teas to you?

 

Currently all teas are sold in 1-ounce quantities and are priced per ounce of tea.   Our purpose for offering tea in 1-ounce quantities is to give you the opportunity to try many different types of tea without the commitment of a large quantity.  If you would like more than 1-ounce simply adjust your quantity per ounces desired when ordering. One ounce of tea is approximately 10 glasses. We're happy to discount large quantity purchases too.

 

For more information about each flavor of tea we offer, just click on the tea name!

	Assam Infusion:  A full-bodied malty character, with a bight coppery color Ingredients: Black tea $3.50
	Bella Coola Ingredients: Luxury natural dried apple pieces, Natural dried Orange, Hibiscus, Rosehip, Natural flavors.  $3.50
	Berry Berry A full flavored tea with deep berry notes. The infused cup is burgundy red and provides strength and character. A terrific tasting herbal tea. Ingredients: Luxury hibiscus, Elderberries, Dried black currants, Natural flavors.     $3.50
	Blueberry Infusion: Intoxicating blueberry aroma and sprightly full flavor of the tiny wild blueberry. Excellent hot or cold. As an iced tea serve with a pinch of sugar. $3.50
	Bourbon Street Vanilla Infusion: Fruity with sweet notes. Vanilla flavoring gives the Rooibos a wonderful jazzy depth. Ingredients: Luxury rooibos, Calendula petals, Almond slices, Natural flavors. $3.50
	Camomile Infusion: Very aromatic with a fruity tending floral flavor. Ingredients: Luxury Egyptian Camomile. $4.00
	Cochin Masala Chai Infusion: Full bodied tea enhances South Indian masala spices. The finish has cardamom notes peeking out from lively ginger. Superb with milk and sugar. Ingredients: Luxury black tea, Chopped and powdered ginger, Chopped and powdered cardamom, Chopped and powdered coriander, Chopped and powdered cinnamon, Chopped cloves, Chopped black pepper.   $4.00
	Dung TI Infusion: Pale green. Very smooth with light floral notes and haunting finish. Ingredients: Luxury Oolong Tea   $6.00
	Earl Grey An unbelievable aroma that portends an unbelievable taste. A correct balance of flavoring that results in a piquant and refreshing true Earl Grey taste that goes well with pastries and cakes. The true taste from the natural flavoring oils create an Earl Grey that calls you back for more. Ingredients: Premium black tea, Cornflower petals, Natural flavors.   $3.50
	English Breakfast   Good body but not overpowering with satisfying full tea flavor notes. Ingredients: Premium black tea     $3.50
	Genmaicha Infusion: Light brownish yellow liquor with toasty flavour, tending sweet. Ingredients: Luxury greeen tea and roasted rice   $6.50
	Irish Breakfast Infusion: Very full bodied cup of tea. The strength and malty flavour of Assams is combined with the brightness and lively flavor of the best Kenya teas. The longer you allow this tea to brew the stronger it becomes. This tea is best enjoyed with milk since the casein in milk renders the tannins in tea insoluble and reduces the characteristic bitterness of strong teas. Ingredients: Black Tea $3.50
	Jasmine with Flowers Infusion: A green tea with surprising body and a captivating floral taste that is not found in any other natural tea. Ingredients: Green tea, Jasmine petals $4.00
	Kyoto Cherry Rose Infusion: The tea tends light liquoring, fresh and smooth with reasonable depth and body. The cherry flavoring and subtle rose hints give the tea a wonderful exotic character. Ingredients: Luxury Sencha green tea, Rose petals, Natural flavors $3.50
	Lapsang Souchong Infusion: A smooth crisp character with the remarkable and heady aroma of pine and oak wood fire.  Ingredients: Luxury black tea $4.00
	Lavender Infusion: Mild with a distinctive floral perfume and slight pungency. Ingredients: Luxury lavender blossoms Orig. Price: $6.00 Sale Price: $5.00
	Long Island Strawberry Infusion: Flavory Summer sweet strawberry and papaya pieces round out an exceptionally smooth green tea. Memories of strawberry picking in Sag Harbor. Ingredients: Luxury Sencha green tea, freeze-dried strawberry, natural dried Papaya, all natural flavors $3.50
	Lovers Leap $3.50
	Monks Blend Infusion: Medium bodied and flavoury with piquant Ceylon character. Blended with natural flavor oils of vanilla and grenadine, which impart a smooth and unique heavenly flavor.   Ingredients: Luxury black tea, Calendula + Sunflower petals, Natural flavors.   $3.50
	Margarets Hope(Darjeeling) $3.50
	Pai Mu Tan Infusion: Clear slightly pale cup with a fresh aroma and a smooth velvety flavor. Delicate jammy notes reminiscent of Keemun or a mild Bordeaux. Ingredients: Premium White Tea. Orig. Price: $6.00 Sale Price: $5.00
	Paradiso Peach Infusion: Bold, bright, Peach and fruit, slightly tart with some natural sweetness Ingredients: Luxury natural dried apple pieces, Hibiscus, Rosehip, Natural dried Orange, Natural flavors.   $3.50
	Peach Apricot Infusion: Makes an absolutely tremendous iced tea! A flavory and tasty combination of mellow peaches with deep full flavored apricots. Ingredients: Luxury black tea, Natural dried papaya, Freeze dried peach + apricot, Blackberry leaves, Sunflower + calendula petals, Natural flavours   $3.50
	Peppermint Infusion: Pungent, cool, fresh, menthol $4.00
	Provence   Flavory with a floral and fruity bouquet; perfumy lavender notes. Inspired by the ‘joie de vivre’ of France. Ingredients: Luxury rooibos, Rosehip shells, Dried black currants, Rose leaves, Lavender, Raisins, Dried red currants, Rose petals, Dried Blueberries, Natural flavors.   $3.50
	Rose Hip $3.75
	Sencha Tending light liquoring, smooth with reasonable depth and body. Ingredients: Premium green tea $3.50

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