From the mist wrapped mountains of Nuwara Eliya that rise from the centre of the island to soar over 6000 feet above sea level, where the morning air is cool and bracing and the nights cold and touched with frost, come the lightest and the most refined tea to fill the connoisseurs’ cup. Nuwara Eliya is the champagne province of the country’s tea lands with flowery pekoes that are best imbibed light. 

This region is twice blessed. It’s blessed during the months of June and September when the southwest monsoon arrives; a cold and dry spell to spur the tea bush to sprout the leaves that will produce a medium-bodied rosy tea graced with subtle character. Then it’s blessed again between November and January when the northeast monsoon’s yearly visitation brings rain in its wake and makes the tea darker in color and stronger in flavor, adding more tang. 

It is cool and dry between December and March and then the heavens open up to send in the rains between May and September. Two different climates within each year dictate Dimbula’s tea produce; a host of natural flavours with a hint of jasmine spiced with cypress. The tea when brewed displays a hue of a reddish, golden orange. And when tasted, it’s surprising to find a taste refreshingly mellow. Defined as ‘high grown’ tea, it is probably, the most famous Ceylon Tea of all. 

It’s the climate that makes Uva tea highly prized. The mountainous terrain is exposed to both monsoon seasons; the annual northeast and the southwest monsoons. But when the winds reach these climes and howl around its high towers, they blow bereft of moisture – a spent force which had discharged its water content in the hills below. The dryness gives Uva tea a special concentrated aroma and a distinct exotic flavor. 

This mid country tea grown at 2,000 to 4,000 feet above sea level produces robust, full-bodied teas. Ideal for those who love their tea strong, bursting with flavor: the perfect wake-up tea for winter mornings, or when the heart needs a perky sprint. 

It’s not only in the mountains that Ceylon Tea brews best. The region of Sabaragamuwa, geographically placed at a lower elevation, musters a tea that is second to none. The climate which is hot and humid in the open air and moist and cool where the surrounding foliage is dense, serve to produce a dry tea leaf of a dark reddish black hue. The result: a scarlet coloured , full-bodied strong tea in your morning tea cup. 

Rained on by the southwest monsoon, warmed by the tropic sun, the island’s low lying area’s tea have continuously showed their colours by producing leaves with a distinct blackness which imparts a strong and rich taste to rival the best the rest of Lanka can offer. From the south comes a tea full-bodied in its timbre with its flavour vibrant and strong. 

Maintaining a healthy immune system is crucial to looking after your health and taking care of your body, as it protects your body from diseases and infections. Ceylon black tea boosts your immune system and enables the body to fight harmful viruses and bacteria, thereby protecting you from the flu, fever, cough, etc. The antioxidants present in the Ceylon black tea increases the number of white blood cells. 

Think of Ceylon black tea as your heart’s knight in shining armour. With an adequate amount of potassium present in black tea, this helps to relax the tension in the arteries and blood vessels, which in turn stabilises your blood pressure and maintains it in a healthy level. A warm cup of Ceylon tea in the morning coupled with a banana (or other fruits rich in potassium) will drastically reduce the risk of heart attacks.

Ceylon black tea has zero calories, only if its drunk sans sugar or milk. Calorie counters and weight watchers can consume Ceylon black tea – guilt free! The antioxidants found in Ceylon tea is packed with compounds known as flavonoids, which are known to have health benefits that aid in weight loss. These flavonoids cause an increase in metabolism, thereby being able to digest and break down food and fats at a much faster rate than without the consumption of tea. One cup of Ceylon tea is known to have 25mg of potassium. The presence of potassium also aids in improving blood pressure, cholesterol and maintain your heart health. 

Ceylon black tea keeps your energy levels up. Tea leaves are packed with minerals and vitamins that are equipped to provide enough energy to your body. With the right amount of caffeine present in Ceylon tea, your body will remain fit and active throughout the day. 

Think of Ceylon black tea as your heart’s knight in shining armour. With an adequate amount of potassium present in black tea, this helps to relax the tension in the arteries and blood vessels, which in turn stabilises your blood pressure and maintains it in a healthy level. A warm cup of Ceylon tea in the morning coupled with a banana (or other fruits rich in potassium) will drastically reduce the risk of heart attacks.

Achieving that goal of radiant, soft skin is only a few tea cups away! Add some Ceylon black tea to your life, which are packed with antioxidants known to battle out the free-radicals in your body. A cup of Ceylon tea prevents damage on your skin cells. Drinking black tea often will keep your skin healthy and also reduce the risk of getting skin cancer, in addition minimising the risk of wrinkles, skin blemishes and other premature aging effects.