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What makes Ceylon Tea so good for your health?
Tea in general, is known to be extremely good for your health. But, did you know that there are certain properties of Ceylon tea that can increase the effect of these health benefits?
Nuwara Eliya – The Little England of Sri Lanka!
Nuwara Eliya, nicknamed the “Little England” of Sri Lanka for its chilly climate and colonial style bungalows, is situated at an elevation of 1,868 m in the misty hills of central Sri Lanka.
The best way to brew your cup of Ceylon black tea!
Brewing a cup of tea is an art, an art that we at Basilur believe should be mastered by all tea lovers out there! This blog is dedicated to helping you brew black Ceylon Tea so that you can enjoy a fresh cup, every time.
What is Ceylon Tea?
For centuries, Ceylon tea has been known as the finest tea around the world. But what exactly is Ceylon tea, and where does it come from?
How we source our tea at Basilur
The exquisite and unique taste of Basilur tea is partly attributed to the high quality tea we source. So, here are some insights into how we source our tea.
The perfect cup of Basilur Tea to keep you warm this Christmas
Winter and Christmas is getting closer and the holiday feeling is in the air. All the houses and shops are prepared and decorated to we...
How to brew loose leaf tea?
It’s a question that everyone finds themselves facing at some point as they stand there by the kettle, bag of tea in one hand, infuser in the other. If you’re making a whole tea pot for several people, that adds an extra potential layer of confusion, too. Therefore, this blog will be dedicated to helping you clarify this issue
The rich history between China and Tea!
Having just celebrated Chinese New Year, we felt that this was a great time to discuss the rich history that China has with tea! In Chinese history there is reference to tea as far back as 5000 years.
What makes tea the perfect gift!
Gift giving is a worldwide tradition, yet it challenges many of us. Finding the perfect gift is hard. Most of us want to find the perfect gift for the special people in our lives, but have no idea where to begin.
Tea or coffee? The answer to the age old debate!
At Basilur, we believe that tea is one of the great uniters, and millions of people around the world start and end their days with a cuppa. However, coffee seems to be the hot drink of choice for a lot of people around the globe too. That’s not to say we don’t mind the odd mug of coffee every so often, but really, tea has been an institution for centuries for a reason. So, if you are thinking about making the switch from coffee to tea, here are 5 reasons that will justify your decision!
