Sri Lankan Tea
Sri Lanka's tea gardens span a remarkable spectrum of altitudes and microclimates, from the steamy lowlands of Ruhuna to the cool, misty heights of Dimbula. Our Sri Lankan Teas, traditionally known as Ceylon, capture this diversity in every cup by combining the rich, malty body of low-grown leaves with the bright, floral aromatics of high-grown gardens. A definitive breakfast tea origin, smooth and supremely full-flavoured, available as loose leaf or whole leaf tea bags.
Sri Lankan Tea Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Sri Lanka known for good tea?
Yes, Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon, is one of the world's great tea-producing nations, prized for bright, brisk black teas grown across a range of altitudes and microclimates. The name "Ceylon" still signals quality on tea labels worldwide, placing it alongside other classic origins such as Indian tea. -
Where are the best tea plantations in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka's finest gardens sit in its central highlands, where estates around Nuwara Eliya and Uva produce high-grown teas known for delicacy and bright, floral character, while lower-altitude regions like Ruhuna yield fuller, deeper-coloured cups. Elevation is what drives the range found across Ceylon tea. Read more in our guide to loose leaf tea. -
Is Ceylon tea expensive?
Ceylon tea spans a wide price range, from everyday blends to rare single-garden lots from prized high-grown estates. As with any origin, quality tracks elevation, garden reputation and how selectively the leaf is picked, the same principle behind JING's own single-garden loose leaf range. -
Do you drink Ceylon tea with milk?
Ceylon tea's brisk, full-bodied character holds up well to milk, which is why it's a familiar base for classic breakfast blends. Lighter, high-grown Ceylons are just as rewarding taken black, see our guide to Assam vs Ceylon breakfast tea for how the two compare. -
What is Ceylon white tea?
Ceylon white tea comes from the same tea plant as Ceylon black tea, but the leaf is barely processed. It's picked, withered and dried rather than fully oxidised. The result is a pale, delicate cup with a natural sweetness quite unlike Sri Lanka's more famous black teas. Learn more about the distinction in white tea vs black tea, or explore our white tea collection.