Ceylon Tea
Premium Sri Lankan Loose Leaf
Shop authentic Ceylon tea online from TEA TOP—100% pure Sri Lankan loose leaf in black and green styles. Sourced from classic growing regions and ready to ship across Australia. Free shipping on orders over $75.
Shop by type: Black Tea · Green Tea · Ceylon by region · Organic · English Breakfast · Earl Grey
What Is Ceylon Tea?
Ceylon tea is tea grown in Sri Lanka—known as Ceylon until 1972. It covers black and green styles whose flavour shifts with elevation and district, from bright high-grown cups to fuller low-grown brews.
At TEA TOP we sell 100% pure Ceylon loose leaf for everyday brewing in Australia—classic black blends, greens, and flavoured Ceylon favourites.
Shop by Type
- Ceylon black tea — breakfast, afternoon, Earl Grey, chai and regional blacks.
- Ceylon green tea — lighter, fresher cups including Jasmine and Gunpowder styles.
- Ceylon by region — explore Uva, Dimbula, Ruhuna, Kandy and more.
- Organic Ceylon tea — estate-grown organic options from Idulgashinna.
Ceylon Growing Regions
Sri Lanka’s tea districts each leave a signature on the cup. High-grown areas such as Nuwara Eliya tend toward lighter, floral liquor; mid-grown Dimbula and Uva bring balance and aroma; low-grown Ruhuna is fuller and stronger. Browse regional blacks on our Ceylon Black Tea page, or shop the full mix above.
How to Choose from This Collection
- Morning strength — English Breakfast or Orange Pekoe.
- Bergamot classic — Ceylon Earl Grey.
- Spiced with milk — Ceylon Spice Chai.
- Green and floral — Jasmine, Gunpowder, or our organic greens.
- Gift / premium — Ceylon Gold.
How to Brew Ceylon Tea
- Black — water just off the boil (~93–100°C), steep 3–5 minutes.
- Green — cooler water (~75–85°C), steep 2–3 minutes.
- Quantity — about one teaspoon of loose leaf per cup.
- Serve — blacks plain or with milk; greens usually plain.
Why Choose Ceylon Tea
- Distinct regional character from a single origin—Sri Lanka.
- Bright, clean flavour that suits Australian breakfast and afternoon tea habits.
- Premium loose leaf quality from estates TEA TOP sources for purity and taste.
Ceylon Tea FAQs
What is Ceylon tea? Tea grown in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), including black and green styles.
Is Ceylon tea the same as black tea? Not exactly—Ceylon can be black or green. See Black Tea for blacks only.
How should I brew Ceylon tea? Black: ~93–100°C for 3–5 minutes. Green: ~75–85°C for 2–3 minutes.
Do you ship in Australia? Yes—free shipping on orders over $75.
Want the story behind the leaf? Read Heritage of Ceylon Black Tea, then return here to shop the full Ceylon tea range.