5 Great Teas of Sri Lanka Tasting Kit

Tea Maestro Bruce Richardson has put together five single garden teas that will introduce you to flavors unique to Sri Lanka.

• Pettiagalla Garden OP Black Tea - This single estate Sri Lankan (Ceylon) black steeps a deliciously-smooth tea for all-day drinking. It's been one of his favorites for over 20 years because it makes a great afternoon tea or breakfast tea. (25g)

• Lovers Leap Garden OP Black Tea - This single-estate Sri Lankan tea has been one of our favorites since Bruce Richardson first visited there in 2003. This is a light tea that pairs perfectly with both savories and sweets. Steep longer and add milk if you wish. (25g)

• Kenilworth Garden FP Black Tea - This IS another classic Orange Pekoe grade tea from one of Sri Lanka's most-respected gardens. Located in the Dimbula area of the Central Highlands, this estate escapes the extreme heat of the lowlands and makes a mellow, easy-to-drink cup of tea. (25g)

• New Vithankanda SFTGFOP1 Black Tea - The award-winning New Vithanakande Tea Factory, located in the Ratnapura district of Sri Lanka's highlands, depends upon 600 small family-owned gardens to supply its state-of-the-art production facility. This handsome tea carries an Ethical Trade Partnership (ETP) Certification. (15g)

• Lumbini Rain Forest FBOP Black Tea - Lumbini Tea Factory, located in the Matara district of Sri Lanka's Southern Province is by all counts a model for the global tea industry. Not only are their teas utterly spectacular, but also their commitment to safe practices, sustainability, and the environment is second to none. (15g)

• T-sac #2 infuser bags - 20 convenient one-use bags perfect for cups and mugs that allow your tea to expand while the leaves rehydrate, allowing for better water circulation as the full flavor of the tea is released into the liquor.

Purchase the video 5 Great Teas of Sri Lanka with Bruce Richardson.