Description
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A Tea of Distinction
Start your day with the rich and comforting character of our London Special Breakfast Tea, a premium Ceylon black tea expertly crafted for a bold yet smooth breakfast cup. Carefully selected from high-quality Sri Lankan tea leaves, this refined blend delivers a bright amber infusion with a full-bodied flavour, balanced strength, and a refreshing finish that makes it perfect for everyday enjoyment.
Crafted using premium tippy tea leaves with exceptional character and aroma, London Special Breakfast Tea offers delicate notes of honey, caramel sweetness, and subtle citrus undertones, creating a luxurious and satisfying tea experience. Whether enjoyed as a traditional morning tea or a relaxing afternoon cup, this elegant blend delivers warmth, richness, and unmistakable Ceylon quality in every sip.
Perfect served black for a brisk and refreshing brew or with milk for a smooth and comforting cup.
Tasting Profile
Bright amber liquor
Smooth medium-to-full body
Rich and refreshing character
Notes of honey and caramel
Subtle citrus finish
Ingredients
100% Pure Ceylon Black Tea
Brewing Ritual
- Bring fresh water to a full boil (100°C).
- Add 1–2 teaspoons (2–3 g) of tea per cup.
- Pour 200 ml of freshly boiled water over the tea leaves.
- Steep for 3–5 minutes depending on your preferred strength.
- Strain and enjoy black or with milk.
The Perfect Cup
Elevate Every Tea Moment
Use 1–2 teaspoons of tea per person and add one extra teaspoon for the pot. Use between 600 ml and 1 litre of freshly boiled water depending on teapot size.
For a stronger brew, use slightly more tea and steep longer.
For a lighter cup, reduce the amount of tea and steep for less time.
"Discover the perfect balance and create your own signature tea ritual."
Additional Information
xAbout Lumbini Plantation
Located in Sri Lanka’s lush southern tea-growing region near the legendary Sinharaja Rainforest, Lumbini Tea Estate is internationally recognised for producing some of the world’s finest specialty Ceylon teas. Inspired by the world-famous Sinharaja Rainforest — a UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking the lush Lumbini Valley — the estate produces remarkable teas celebrated as some of the most awarded specialty teas in the world.
The estate’s unique climate, fertile soil, misty mountain valleys, and close connection to the rainforest create ideal conditions for cultivating richly aromatic and flavourful tea leaves. Lumbini is especially renowned for its innovative artisanal tea craftsmanship, producing rare teas distinguished by their beautiful golden tips, smooth character, and exceptional complexity.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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