Superior Quality - Direct Single Estate Teas
Black Tea
2008 Very individual accompanied TOUR TO
SRI LANKA (CEYLON)
Details in the NEWS section button at top right of the home page or at TEAS
& ESTATES on left of the home page - Bookings taken to the end of September.
This will be my fourth such tour for Trade & Consumers.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO
MINIMUM ORDER LEVEL
We use a courier company for orders that are over one kilo in weight and we
wish to point out that it is the customers responsibility to respond to any
card left by the courier company when the customer is out and not available
to receive goods. If this is not done and the goods are returned, the customer
will be responsible for a charge to return the goods to us.
The courier company can accept a specific request to place the goods in a porch
or a shed if the shed is described and only if the request is entered in the
message line provided at the bottom of the area where you enter your contact
details. Thank you.
All prices include VAT where packaging attracts VAT - Exports outside the EU
will show a lower price ex VAT.
Postage and Packing is charged at £4.50
per order for the U.K. mainland Overseas customers are charged freight at cost.
You may confirm this figure before ordering or order and the cost
will be confirmed to you to accept or cancel by return e-mail.
Cartons, standard type tin caddies & white wood
boxes do not attract VAT.
Where a customer orders for
another person at a different address an extra charge of £0.75 will be
made to cover the sending of the invoice to the customer, extra to the despatch
of the order to the designated person at another address.
ALL THE BLACK TEAS LISTED HERE ARE OF SPECIAL SEASONAL
QUALITY MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR US AT THE INDIVIDUAL ESTATE FACTORIES:
PESTICIDES RESIDUES:
There is considerable concern by many consumers about pesticide levels in food
products. Ceylon teas are controlled by special regulations on restriction in
the use of pesticides. There is a special regulatory mechanism in place to register
acceptable pesticides for import and then a licensing process for their use
only when bad disease outbreaks have been notified and cleared for treatment.
As a result of this strict policy Ceylon teas were declared the cleanest teas
in the world with regard to spray chemical residues in 1997 and that status
continues to this day. Some background to this can be seen in the 'NEWS' section
and also in the 'Health' section of
this website.
BLACK OR GREEN TEA for HEALTH ?:
Up to now it has been proposed that Green teas are the healthy option for you.
This view is outdated and superseded by years of research into Black teas. Both
teas possess these health advantages as long as they are of the Camellia Sinensis
tea bush. This does not relate to Robibos, Mate herbal teas or fruit teas, none
of these named teas are from the Camellia Sinensis bush. See the Health section
for full information and the booklet on sale below. Consumers should however
understand that these health promoting factors can be degraded under certain
conditions in manufacture and where teas are exposed to air as in some re-packing
situations as tea is extremely hygroscopic.
Please note that each heading bar has an underlined note saying 'More information'. If you wish to view the packing of these items please click on 'MORE INFORMATION' and you will be taken to a back page with photographs of the packs.
You may wish to send friends or relatives items as a gift. If so please enter the delivery address in the form of the receiver & a card with your own message can be included for an extra charge of £1.50p. If you require this service please confirm this in the message line at the end of the entry form together with your message.
E-mails: We will confirm your order by E-mail but we will not send any other E-mails unless you first contact us and make a request.
ESTATE INFO:
Should you wish to have more information on individual estates please click
the 'TEAS & ESTATES' button on the Left side of the Home page. This will
take you to an Estate table where you can select the estate you wish to view.
INTERNATIONAL TEA AWARDS: Various estate special manufactures have won a number of awards over the last six years. The main ones have been listed with each estate.
| T-SAC TEA FILTERS...more information G10 | Cost |
T-SAC Tea filter SIZE 1 Each carton contains 100 sacs and this size of sac is suitable for use in a tea cup or a mug. The sacs are made of paper and designed to be environmentally friendly. 1 Carton contains 100 sacs - Price opposite is per carton |
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T-SAC Tea filter SIZE 2 Each carton contains 100 sacs and this size of sac is suitable for use in a 2 - 4 cup teapot. The sacs are made of paper and designed to be environmentally friendly. 1 Carton contains 100 sacs - Price opposite is per carton |
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T-SAC Tea filter SIZE 2 Each carton contains 100 sacs and this size of sac is suitable for use in a 5 - 7 cup teapot. The sacs are made of paper and designed to be environmentally friendly. 1 Carton contains 100 sacs - Price opposite is per carton |
| BOOKS ON TEA AND HEALTH...more information B1 |
Cost
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TEA FOR HEALTH By Dr. Tissa Amarakoon In the heading above is a bar called: 'More Information B1 please click
on this for more information. Summary of the latest researches into the properties of Green & Black
teas from around the world and in particular the work by Dr. Amarakoon
of the Tea Research Institute (TRI) of Sri Lanka (Ceylon). |
| UVA LIGHT - BEST of SEASON 2007- LIMITED EDITION LOOSE TEAS SINGLE ESTATE TEA 125 g - CARTON ...more information T5 These boxes are from a licensed shade tree planted in the tea fields and the timber has been fumigated with CO2 |
Cost |
| UVA
District - F.B.O.P. This manufacture
run was made at a single estate in the UVA area and was seen by us to
be a sample of extreme Quality that only comes in certain years. The estate
agreed to clean and refine down this particular grade which came to a
total of some 30 kgs in all. With
the magical differential in the hygrometer readings at night it was possible
to conserve the very heavy volatile oils that are expressed from the leaf
cells after a very long period of dry weather at this high elevation and
which are so essential to such quality teas as this. The Cachan wind came
in as quite a brisk chill over the fields which helped with to give us
an almost ideal hygrometer reading. I shall be
releasing just a few special 50 g white wood boxes and 125g cartons to
Mail Order on this site, the rest will be released to my trade clients. 125 g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Carton pack |
| UVA LIGHT - BEST of SEASON 2007- LIMITED EDITION LOOSE TEAS SINGLE ESTATE TEA 50 g - WHITE WOOD BOX ...more information T5 These boxes are from a licensed shade tree planted in the tea fields and the timber has been fumigated with CO2 |
Cost |
UVA
- F.B.O.P. Please refer to
the full description given above for the same tea which is packed in a
carton. 50 g (1.765 oz) net Tea. Wood Box Pack |
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BEST of the VALLEY 2004 SEASON - LIMITED EDITION LOOSE TEAS SINGLE ESTATE TEAS 125 g - WHITE WOOD BOXES ...more information T5 These boxes are from a licensed shade tree planted in the tea fields and the timber has been fumigated with CO2 |
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NUWARA ELIYA -
B.O.P This manufacture
run was made at an estate in this area and was snapped up by us as being
an example of extreme high quality representing the special flavour that
we look for in this Western Quality Season. The
2004 season was superb and this 2004 limited edition is restricted to
36 boxes.
With the magical 15 degrees differential in the hygrometer readings at
night it was possible to conserve the very heavy volatile oils that are
expressed from the leaf cells after a very long period of dry weather
at this high elevation and which are so essential to such quality teas
as this. |
£5.98p Quality not available this season |
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BREAKFAST BLEND LOOSE TEA ...more information T1 |
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BREAKFAST
BLEND: This is a special blending of the leaf from two selected estates and their two different production methods. One of these comes from the famous Bogowantalawa valley area. We have retained the vital quality B.O.P twist rolled leaf from one estate to develop flavour and added the other to give deeper body and strength. This continues our developments in our direct partnership with the estates to promote very high quality teas. 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Carton pack |
£2.58p |
| Same
as above in carton.
1 Kilo (2.2 Lbs) net Tea. Foil pack |
£16.59p |
| Afternoon Tea: See Christler's Farm & Mahagastota in Black tea section |
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BLACK LOOSE TEAS in TIN CADDIES ... more information Tin1 |
Cost |
BREAKFAST
BLEND
A blending of two district estate teas: A blending of two estate teas to suit those who desire more colour and thickness but retaining some quality. An ideal breakfast, all day tea that will take milk well. 125 g (4.4 oz) net tea. Tin Caddy pack |
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BRUNSWICK
B.O.P
Maskeliya District: A superbly balanced tea with colour, flavour and vitality to awaken you in the morning. A really superb all round tea. Often used as a 'House' tea in high quality teashops. The leaf produces an excellent rounded intenseness with a very slightly smoky edge. Will take milk wel 125 g (4.4 oz) net tea. Tin Caddy pack |
£3.89p
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| LOVER'S
LEAP F.B.O.P (Mahagastota)
Nuwara Eliya District: Produces
a light yellow liquor. Superbly balanced seriously high grown flavour
& aroma for connoisseurs. To sip and savour with or after food. Drunk
in place of coffee in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Tin Caddy pack |
£4.50p |
SPECIALIST
TEA A
large leaf GREEN TEA: 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Tin Caddy pack |
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| SPECIALIST
TEA 100g (3.53 oz) Packed loose within a Tin Caddy |
£21.94p |
JASMINE
BLOSSOMS GREEN TEA The careful leaf selection made by us is vital to balance that we have achieved. Click - more information 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Internal heat sealed foil pouch |
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| NATURAL EARL GREY F.B.O.P. Made with Two estate teas: Using
only Natural Bergamot The careful
selection by us of two particular estate teas is vital to this superb
balance with Bergamot that has won several awards. Click - more information 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Internal heat sealed foil pouch |
£3.99p |
| SPECIALIST LOOSE TEAS...more information G5 |
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DELLAWA FF Ex Sp - Special Manufacture A very specialist type of leaf produced at an estate in an area where
the tea bushes receive very high photosynthesis for their leaves combined
with hot and humid conditions which give the final fired leaf the classic
black sheen. This area also allows the rolling pattern in the factory
to be relaxed and a slower more gentle rolling can be carried out which
produces a very high level of silvery buds. The buds are layered throughout
the black leaf giving a stripey effect. 125g (4.4 oz) net tea - Foil pouch. |
| INDIAN LOOSE TEAS IN VARIOUS PACKINGS ...more information E17 |
Cost
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ASSAM - Single Estate Seasonal Winner
of SILVER at the London 2006 Annual Taste Awards A rich dark colour giving a full bodied liquor with a distinctive malty taste. 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Carton pack |
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ASSAM -----New Season stock 1 Kilo (2.2 Lbs) net Tea. Foil pack |
| INDIAN LOOSE TEAS ...more information E18 |
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DARJEELING - Single
Estate Seasonal ------------NEW SEASON 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Carton pack |
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DARJEELING 1 Kilo (2.2 Lbs) net Tea. Foil pack |
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NEW |
Cost
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NEW ...... This is proving to be an extremely popular tea NATURALLY SPICED TEA or 'CHAI' This tea contains only fresh natural spices which have been added to
a tea to create a traditional Chai type. There is no added flavouring
used at all. 125g (4.4 oz)- Loose Leaf - Carton - Internal heat sealed foil pouch |
| BLACK CEYLON LOOSE TEAS IN VARIOUS PACKINGS ...more information T2 |
Cost |
| BRUNSWICK
B.O.P
Maskeliya District: A superbly
balanced tea with colour, flavour and vitality to awaken you in the morning.
A really superb all round tea. Often used as a 'House' tea in high quality
teashops. The leaf produces an excellent rounded intenseness with a very
slightly smoky edge. Will take milk well. 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Carton pack |
£2.54p |
BRUNSWICK
B.O.P
Maskeliya District: 1 Kilo (2.2 Lbs) net Tea. Foil pack |
£16.19 |
| CHRYSTLER'S
FARM O.P 1
.....Dimbula
District: 1 Kilo (2.2 Lbs) net Tea. Foil pack |
£16.90 |
| HELLBODDE
B.O.P Pussellawa - Kandy District:
A good red coloury liquor with some body and a malty taste. Takes milk well. 1 Kilo (2.2 Lbs) net Tea. Foil pack |
£14.80p |
| KENILWORTH O.P 1 - Kandy District: The character
of this tea comes from the fact that it is planted on a high knoll by
the road of the old Ginigathena pass. Just as in wine slight variations
in elevation, aspect to sun and wind can change character from another
piece of ground nearby. The elevation of the factory will again influence
the tea made. 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Carton pack. |
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| KENILWORTH O.P 1 - Kandy District:
1Kilo (2.2 Lbs) net Tea. Foil pack |
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| LOVER'S
LEAP F.B.O.P (Known as MAHAGASTOTA
F.B.O.P) Please note that this estate has two recognised marks shown above - Other names such as Pedro garden are commercial names applied by different distributors. Nuwara Eliya District: Winner of GOLD at the London 2004 International Annual Taste Awards Winner of SILVER at the London 2003 International Annual Taste Awards Produces
a light yellow liquor. Superbly balanced seriously high grown flavour
& aroma for connoisseurs. To sip and savour with or after food. Drunk
in place of coffee in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). 125g (4.4 oz) net tea. Carton pack |
£3.18p |
| LOVER'S LEAP F.B.O.P (Known as MAHAGASTOTA F.B.O.P) Please
note that this estate has two recognised marks shown above - Other names
such as Pedro garden are commercial names applied by different distributors.
1 Kilo (2.2 Lbs) net Tea. Foil pack |
£19.75p |
| Geragama (Medium Elev) F.B.O.P - Kandy District Single Estate A single
estate tea that we have worked with being as close to Melfort tea as we
can source. Melfort is turning to the production of green tea and this
estate is in the same area having that more rounded body or maltiness
to it. Will take milk well if required. 125g (4.4 oz) net tea. Carton pack |
£2.54 |
| Geragama (Medium Elev) F.B.O.P - Kandy District Single Estate Replaces Melfort 1 Kilo (2.2 Lbs) net Tea. Foil Pack |
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| UVA SEASONAL DARK LIQUOR F.B.O.P. - Uva District Winner
of GOLD at the London 2005 International Annual Taste Awards. Some of you maybe customers of my St. James FBOP. Uva is a tricky district where one or two estates have been promoted internationally and command very high prices indeed. In our opionion quality has varied for a number of reasons and we have therefore taken the decision to pick out the estate which is an equivalent of St.James with a dark liquor colour but which is in our opinion the best quality tea in that season. The above may therefore be St. James or another equivalent estate. The season in this district is a very complex one and from one year to the next, the cold drying wind can affect the tea slopes in different ways. Made in the
unique world famous Uva District during the quality season. Situated on
the edge of the famous Malwatta valley. Manufactured after midnight to
handle the heavy volatile oils. Click - More information Produces
a well rounded liquor with some colour and a delicate flowery flavour
and aroma. Will take milk. Reduce the amount of leaf to brew for a superb
tea without milk. 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Carton pack |
£3.20p |
| UVA
SEASONAL DARK LIQUOR F.B.O.P.
- Uva District Winner
of GOLD at the London 2005 Annual Taste Awards.St.James FBOP
against all teas 1 Kilo (2.2 Lbs) net Tea. Foil pack |
£21.00p |
| URUWALA O.P.
1
Morawak Korale District(Low): A
classic black wiry O.P. leaf that this island is famous for. A family
estate with the only known lady tea-maker. Internationally renowned for
its quality of manufacture and disciplined plucking. It lies close to
the Sinha Raja rain forest. The brew is a smooth rounded dryness with
a long length of taste and a following hint of honey. Takes milk. Reduce
the amount of leaf for a superb brew without milk, when an aroma manifests
itself. Click - More information. 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Carton pack |
£2.43p |
| URUWALA O.P. 1 Morawak Korale District(Low): 1 Kilo (2.2 Lbs) net Tea. Foil pack |
£16.59p |
| UVA
SEASONAL LIGHT LIQUOR F.B.O.P
Uva District (North): Winner
of GOLD at the London 2006 Annual Taste Awards against all teas. Some
of you maybe customers of my Uva Highlands FBOP. Uva is a tricky district
where one or two estates have been promoted internationally and command
very high prices indeed. In our opinion quality has varied for a number
of reasons and we have therefore taken the decision to pick out the estate
which is an equivalent of Uva Highlands with a light liquor colour but
which is in our opinion the best quality tea in that particular season.
The above may therefore be Uva Highlands or another equivalent estate.
The season in this district is a very complex one and from one year to
the next, the wind can affect the tea slopes in different ways and timings. An internationally renowned Uva estate. Achieved the highest price ever for a Ceylon tea in 2000. Situated just North of St.James. Made after midnight in the season because of the volatile oils essential to flavour. The brew is a connoisseur's delight. Aromatic and smooth. Suggest drinking without milk. 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Carton pack |
£3.22 |
| UVA
SEASONAL LIGHT LIQUOR F.B.O.P
Uva District (North): Winner
of GOLD at the London Annual Taste Awards against all teas 1 Kilo (2.2 Lbs) net Tea. Foil pack |
£22.50p |
| WESTERN NEW SEASON B.O.P. Dickoya District: Winner
of BRONZE at the London 2005 Annual Taste Awards. Not far from Brunswick and yet we enter this golden valley and the tea changes yet again. Produces a wonderful aromatic flavoury tea with an unusual yellowy green liquor. The liquor possesses the typical seasonal character of this special area. 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Carton pack |
NEW £2 . 30 |
| WESTERN NEW SEASON B.O.P. Dickoya District: Winner
of BRONZE at the London 2005 Annual Taste Awards. 1 Kilo (2.2 Lbs) net Tea. Foil pack |
NEW |
| 'Organic'
Black Tea Thotulagala F.B.O.P and VENTURE B.O.P.
Please see 'Organic' section below. |
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GIFT PACKED SINGLE ESTATE TEA BAG TEAS 125 g - WHITE WOOD BOXES...more information T4 These boxes are from a licensed shade tree planted in the tea fields and the timber has been fumigated with CO2 |
Cost |
| BREAKFAST
TEA BAGS: Winner
of BRONZE award at the London 2006 Annual Taste Awards against all teas 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. 50 string & tag bags with individual wrapper |
£6.54p |
| EARL
GREY TEA BAGS:
Made with Two estate teas: The leaf from these two carefully selected estates has been taken to produce a superb blending of tea with Bergamot oil. 2001 award. See - more information New packing of 2 x 25 bags in an internal heat foil pouch. 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. 50 string & tag bags with individual wrapper |
£6.75p |
| GIFT PACKED LOOSE SINGLE ESTATE TEAS 125 g - WHITE WOOD BOXES...more information T5 These boxes are from a licensed shade tree planted in the tea fields and the timber has been fumigated with CO2 |
Cost |
| BRUNSWICK
ESTATE B.O.P. .........Maskeliya District Winner of BRONZE at the London 2004 Annual Taste Awards A superbly balanced tea with colour, flavour and vitality to awaken you in the morning. The leaf produces an excellent rounded intenseness with a very slightly smoky edge. Will take milk well. 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Internal heat sealed foil pouch |
£5.75p |
| LOVER'S
LEAP F.B.O.P. ......Nuwara Eliya District
(or Mahagastota
ESTATE F.B.O.P.): Winner
of GOLD at the London 2004 Annual Taste Awards. Produces a light yellow liquor. Superbly balanced seriously high grown flavour & aroma for connoisseurs. A tea to sip and savour with or after food. Ceylon Darjeeling type. I recommend no milk or sugar. 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Internal heat sealed foil pouch |
£6.10p |
| UVA
SEASONAL DARK F.B.O.P. .......Uva
District St.James FBOP - Winner of SILVER at the London 2001 Annual Taste Awards. No gold was awarded in 2001. Some
of you maybe customers of my St. James FBOP. Uva is a tricky district
where one or two estates have been promoted internationally and command
very high prices indeed. In our opionion quality has varied for a number
of reasons and we have therefore taken the decision to pick out the estate
which is an equivalent of St.James with a darker liquor colour but which
is in our opinion the best quality tea in that season. The above may therefore
be St. James or another equivalent estate. This leaf tea is made in the unique and world famous Malwatta valley. We have this manufactured after midnight. See - more information. It produces a well rounded liquor with some colour, a delicate flowery flavour and aroma. Will take milk well. Without milk, click - more information 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Internal heat sealed foil pouch |
£5.85p |
| NATURAL
EARL GREY F.B.O.P.
Two estate teas:
The careful selection by us of two particular estate teas is vital to this superb balance with NATURAL Bergamot that has won several awards. Click - more information 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Internal heat sealed foil pouch |
£6.34p |
| 'ORGANIC' PRODUCTION: | |
| THOTULAGALA
ESTATE F.B.O.P: ......Uva
District An Organic tea from the unique Uva district. An excellent coloury liquor showing superb Uva flavour. Will take milk Click - more information 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Internal heat sealed foil pouch in a White Wood Printed Box |
£6.44p |
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ORGANIC
AND BIODYNAMIC LOOSE TEAS |
Cost
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| 'ORGANIC'
Black Tea. - THOTULAGALA F.B.O.P: .... Uva
District Winner of SILVER at the London 2000 Annual Taste Awards From the unique Uva district. An excellent colour of liquor, with good Uva flavour. It will take milk. Click - more information for brewing and reducing leaf without milk. 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Carton pack |
£4.05p |
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'ORGANIC'
Black Tea. - THOTULAGALA F.B.O.P: .... Uva
District 1 Kilo (2.2 Lbs) net Tea. Foil pack |
£24.80p |
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'ORGANIC'
'BIODYNAMIC' Black Tea. - VENTURE B.O.P: .....Dickoya
District A bright clear reddish liquor with typical high grown character and briskness for this area. 125g (4.4 oz) net Tea. Carton pack |
£3.45p |
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'ORGANIC'
BIODYNAMIC' Black Tea. - VENTURE B.O.P: .....Dickoya
District 1 Kilo (2.2 Lbs) net Tea. Foil pack |
£22.50p |
| SINGLE ESTATE ORIGIN TEA BAG CARTONS ...more information TB1 |
Cost |
| NEW BREAKFAST TEA BAGS: Winner
of BRONZE award at the annual London 2006 Taste Awards against all teas.
25
Tea bags in a carton (62.5 g net) (2.2 oz) |
NEW £2.61p |
| As
above in a larger carton 50
Tea bags in a carton (125 g net) (4.4 oz) |
£3.90p |
| As above in a larger carton 100
Tea bags in a carton (250 g net) (8.8 oz) |
£7.59p |
| NEW AFTERNOON TEA BAGS: A lighter brew with good balance of colour which will take milk. The special BOPF leaf retains some high grown flavour form the Loose leaf tea. Grown at high elevation above 6,000 feet. 25
Tea bags in a carton (62.5 g net) (2.2 oz) |
NEW £2.61p |
| EARL
GREY TEA BAGS: TEA
from TWO ESTATES for this BALANCE. Winner of SILVER at the London 2006 Annual Taste Awards. This
new batch will come with it's own dedicated new wrapper which is now a
fully sealed waxed paper wrapper for extra freshness and 'Eco' considerations. 25
Tea bags in a carton (62.5 g net) (2.2 Oz) |
£2.88p |
EARL GREY TEA BAGS: Same as above but in a larger packing.
50
Tea bags in a carton (125g net) |
£4.90p
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| 'ORGANIC' PRODUCTION: | |
| NEW - Please note that this pack is new to my range and replaces the 50 tea bag pack - It is now a 25 bag Carton 'ORGANIC'
BIO DYNAMIC - CEYLON BIO BLACK TEA BAGS. The leaf gives a good red liquoring brew which will take milk. A very popular black organic for flavour. 25 Tea bags in a carton (62.5g net) String and tag double envelope bags with individual wrappers. |
£2.73p |
©Robert Wilson Ceylon Teas 2002