Ceylon Estate resides in the picturesque mountains of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka. It's a smooth and flavorful cup as unique as the region it's grown.

All about Ceylon Estate, Loose Leaf Estate Tea

What it’s like, and how to make it

CaffeineMedium caffeine
TypeEstate
CharacterFloral
What’s in itCeylon black tea

Perfect for

  • Waking up
How to brew it
  • 212°F / 100°C
  • Steep 3–5 minutes
  • Use 1 tsp per 8oz
  • Single-origin leaf shows its character best without milk; try it plain first

Beyond the cup

The lightest, brightest estate tea – almost like a fine white wine. Sip alongside white fish, cucumber sandwiches, or lemon tarts. Steep into cream for a jasmine-scented panna cotta. Makes exceptional iced tea – the brightness shines cold. Don’t add milk – you’ll lose everything that makes this special.

  • Ceylon Estate loose leaf tea, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Illustration: Ceylon Estate with Loolecondera estate in Ceylon's hills in 1867
  • Illustration of Ceylon Estate in The Tea & Spice Shoppe pouch, with Loolecondera estate in Ceylon's hills in 1867
  • Ceylon Estate - The Tea & Spice Shoppe
  • Ceylon Estate - The Tea & Spice Shoppe

What it goes with

The champagne Ceylon. Bright, floral, and built for delicate food. Pair with our Lavender for shortbread, our Saffron for an elegant dessert, or our Cardamom as a gentle single-spice accent.

Also in these blends

On its own, this is the straight thing. It also goes into these blends, each made for a different evening. Read about Ceylon Black Tea →

Reviews

What the time-travelers say

4.0 from 1 review of this one, and 206 of the shop’s 213 are five stars

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Not bad

The ceylon estate tea has a a robust flavour, but not as deep and rich as I would like. To get best out of it I felt I needed to l…

The ceylon estate tea has a a robust flavour, but not as deep and rich as I would like. To get best out of it I felt I needed to let it steep a longer than I typically do. (4-5 minutes). Kenilworth still has my vote for the best morning tea.

— Werner M. Verified

Not bad

The ceylon estate tea has a a robust flavour, but not as deep and rich as I would like. To get best out of it I felt I needed to l…

The ceylon estate tea has a a robust flavour, but not as deep and rich as I would like. To get best out of it I felt I needed to let it steep a longer than I typically do. (4-5 minutes). Kenilworth still has my vote for the best morning tea.

— Werner M. Verified

Not bad

The ceylon estate tea has a a robust flavour, but not as deep and rich as I would like. To get best out of it I felt I needed to l…

The ceylon estate tea has a a robust flavour, but not as deep and rich as I would like. To get best out of it I felt I needed to let it steep a longer than I typically do. (4-5 minutes). Kenilworth still has my vote for the best morning tea.

— Werner M. Verified

Not bad

The ceylon estate tea has a a robust flavour, but not as deep and rich as I would like. To get best out of it I felt I needed to l…

The ceylon estate tea has a a robust flavour, but not as deep and rich as I would like. To get best out of it I felt I needed to let it steep a longer than I typically do. (4-5 minutes). Kenilworth still has my vote for the best morning tea.

— Werner M. Verified

Not bad

The ceylon estate tea has a a robust flavour, but not as deep and rich as I would like. To get best out of it I felt I needed to l…

The ceylon estate tea has a a robust flavour, but not as deep and rich as I would like. To get best out of it I felt I needed to let it steep a longer than I typically do. (4-5 minutes). Kenilworth still has my vote for the best morning tea.

— Werner M. Verified

Not bad

The ceylon estate tea has a a robust flavour, but not as deep and rich as I would like. To get best out of it I felt I needed to l…

The ceylon estate tea has a a robust flavour, but not as deep and rich as I would like. To get best out of it I felt I needed to let it steep a longer than I typically do. (4-5 minutes). Kenilworth still has my vote for the best morning tea.

— Werner M. Verified

Great products and great service

I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great…

I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great products.

— Nick C. Verified

Great tea

A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very…

A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very tasty!

— Zoe R. Verified

Maple Peach

The maple peach is delicious. What a beautiful combination. I will most definitely order it again, and a higher quantity of it.

— Gerda S. Verified

Always handy

I use dillweed often. This dill is fresh and has a nice aroma. I use it in marinades, salad dressings, and on fish. Good stuff.

— Jennifer D. Verified

Great stuff

This has helped my household a lot with circulation and alertness when we had it everyday. Will be ordering again soon. Thanks

— Dave G. Verified

Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product.…

Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product. 10/10!!

— Erin Poeta P. Verified

Delicious

I love this black tea, it has a really nice smooth flavour and love how it’s Swiss water method decaf. Will be buying again!

— Jessica A. Verified

Great flavorful tea

Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite…

Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite flavorful.

— Joel R. Verified

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a…

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a flavoured tea!!!

— Ted H. Verified

teas

love , love, love and they shipping is very fast. the headache tea works great, the throat coat tea works great as well

— Miranda A. Verified

4 stars

It worked beautifully; perhaps if I add a little more honey, it would make it better… It is a wellness tea, after all!

— Merrilee B. Verified

Bancha with a splash of lemon

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an…

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an enjoyable second cup!

— Monika F. Verified

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