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Since the early 1800s, the name “Ceylon” has been synonymous with tea. The history of Ceylon tea runs back to the British rule in Sri Lanka over two hundred years ago. The first recorded tea plant in Sri Lanka is when in 1824 the British brought a tea plant from China and planted it in Peradeniya’s Royal Botanical Garden for non-commercial use. A few years later, more tea crops were brought down from Assam and Calcutta for experimental purposes.  However, the actual birth of tea plantations in Sri Lanka came as the result of the death of the island’s once...

Basilur Tea is extremely proud to announce that two of our exceptional blends have won the Great Taste Award, and this is the third year running that Basilur Tea has been recognised at Great Taste! Our highly skilled research and development team work tirelessly to create unique tea blends that create a lasting impression and impact. We are excited to add this award to our fast-growing list of accolades! Winning this prestigious award, open to any brand from any country in the world, is a true testament to Basilur Tea as one of the most loved brands in the world....

With the Summer almost upon us, the thirst for a cool and refreshing drink is real! Drinking iced tea is more than refreshing: it’s revealing. Tasting a tea or herbal infusion at a cool temperature can unlock incredible flavors and aromas that aren't apparent in a hot cup. It's easy to make the best iced tea all summer long, so here is Basilur’s guide to brewing the perfect cup of Ceylon iced tea!

Tea is a cornerstone of Sri Lanka, its people and its culture. Tea is not just something close to the heart of Sri Lankan people, but has also become one of the most important pillars of the Sri Lankan economy.  In Sri Lanka tea is grown mainly in the central mountain areas as well as the lower southern regions. These tea growing areas are clearly defined into regions each known for producing tea of a particular and unique character. Several districts, different in terrain, soil composition, rainfall patterns and climatic conditions contribute to the uniqueness in leaf and cup quality!...