Our organic Sri Lankan (Ceylon) tea steeps up with a brisk, hearty feel that this island nation’s tea is known for. The small leaf size brews quickly and strongly, making this an excellent cup to get you going when you need a caffeine jolt. A strong woodsy aroma makes a pleasant first impression. Then the flavor settles into earthy territory, with a clean mineral note—full, but not too heavy—and a crisp finish. If you crave some variety with your breakfast tea options, or if you like a no-nonsense chilled or iced tea, then try our loose-leaf Sri Lankan black. Englishman James Taylor introduced tea to Sri Lanka in the 1860’s. Sri Lanka is now a major exporter of tea, much of which is orthodox black tea, to the Middle East and Russia. Formerly known as the British Colony of Ceylon in 1815, Sri Lanka achieved independence from Britain in 1948 and was renamed itself Sri Lanka in 1972. In 2011, the Sri Lankan government had a goal to remove the name Ceylon from all things it had control over, including tea! Cheers to the sovereign Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the fourth-highest producer of tea worldwide!