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ceylon sonata

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sample
makes 10 cups
$4
3oz
24¢ per cup
$9
16oz
15¢ per cup
$29
portions
12 single-serve
$8
teabags
15 full leaf pyramids
$9
Ceylon Sonata is a classic black tea from Sri Lanka. In colonial times, this island nation was known as Ceylon. This name is still used to describe all teas grown here. Ceylon tea is bright and lively, medium-bodied and delightfully tangy. Our Ceylon Sonata hails from the renowned Kenilworth Estate, located in Sri Lanka's Kandy region. Fresh, citrusy aroma, sweet juicy notes like mandarin peel or grapefruit, refreshing texture, and balanced astringency. The perfect afternoon tea.
Black Tea | High caffeine | Steep at 212° for 3-5 mins
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Teabags

teabags
Our teabags contain the same high-quality tea as our loose-tea offerings. Their pyramid shape gives the leaves plenty of room to unfurl and infuse, placing more flavor in each cup. Enjoy the superior flavor of gourmet tea with the convenience of a disposable bag.
teabags
15 full leaf pyramids
$9

Iced Teas

iced teas
That flavor you know and love, is also available in our convenient iced tea pouches. Ideal for cold brewing in your fridge overnight, a single pouch will make a quart of deliciously refreshing iced tea.
6 quarts
6 x quart-sized pouches
$7

Fresh Portions

tea portions pouch
ceylon sonata
Simplify your preparation of loose tea with our "portion" packets. Each holds the right amount of leaves for one serving to enjoy at home, work or on the go. Simply rip, pour and steep, with nothing to measure or clean. Includes 12 servings.
portions
12 single-serve
$8
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Lore

The first tea plant was smuggled into Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) in 1824. While it was not intended for commercial uses at the time, it wasn't long before more plants arrived, and by 1867, the first tea plantation was founded by Scotsman James Taylor. By the 1880s, following a severe blight in the 1870s, nearly all coffee plantations had converted to tea. Now, Sri Lanka is one of the world's largest producers of tea, with six main growing regions across several elevations and growing conditions.

Raw Honey for Black Teas

tea honey
Layered character of this raw honey is an ideal sweetener for black teas, adding notes of spice and fruit.

Part of teas of India and Sri Lanka sampler

sampler set
Explore a variety of teas with our popular sampler set. Four teas included are: assam melody, ceylon sonata, darjeeling sungma summer, irish breakfast
Indian and Sri Lankan
will make 40 cups
$14

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Any suggestions on making this iced? Just double the strength and pour over ice? Cold brew? Interested in seeing the best results.
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Asked by Kyle Irish
on October 6th, 2018
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How many mg of caffeine are in a teaspoon of ceylon sonata tea?
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Asked by Margaret Wulfeck
on December 10th, 2019
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Are all black teas good for steeping multiple times?
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Asked by Susanna H
on February 21st, 2020
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Meet our ceylon sonata farmer, Archiemuthu Satheskumar

To ensure the best quality and value, we import our teas directly from the countries in which they are grown, working closely with the farmers who tender them. Our Roots Campaign connects our customers with the rich stories and the farmers behind some of our most popular teas.

farmer
How long have you been growing tea?
Straight from school, I joined the industry in year 1995 where I have been working for the last 14 years in the existing tea plantation of Kenilworth Estate, Ginigathena under Ms. Watawala Plantations PLC.
What got you started in the Tea industry?
Since the quality of Sri Lankan tea, has a global recognition for competitive performance and reputation. I decided, this is the best opportunity to serve the country as this is the back bone of Sri Lankan economy also I experienced the environment and culture of the Tea since my child hood.
Can you describe a typical day out in the field. How many hours would that be?
Being a Hindu, I start my day by worshiping god and starting from the muster at 6.30 a.m. allocating workers to achieve days target when & where it requires. Thereafter, I spend more time in the field supervising all agricultural practices and checking the quality of the raw material [Green leaf]. Motivating a work force of approximately 500 workers, whom sometimes encounter heavy rains, blowing, cold climatic conditions take a fair amount of my time. The work involving supervision could take a minimum of 10 -12 hours a day on a 6 day week.
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