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Ceylon Green Tea Collection — Pure Sri Lankan Green Tea

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    Hatton Tea Co. Pure Ceylon Green Tea packaging with tea bags on a white backgroundGlass cup of Lindula Green Tea with teapot and tea leaves on a wooden surface, featuring text about the tea's origin and brewing instructions.

    Pure Ceylon Green Tea - Classic Unflavored, 20 Bags

    Classic Unflavored Ceylon Green Tea — Handpicked from Agarakande Estate, Sri Lanka Green tea this clean and this light-handed starts with a leaf that doesn't need anything added to it. Handpicked by the tea makers of Agarakande Tea Estate in Lindula — a highland...
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    Hatton Tea Co. Vanilla Green tea packaging with tea bags displayed.Glass mug of creamy floral vanilla green tea with a vanilla flower and tea bag on a wooden surface.

    Pure Ceylon Green Tea - Vanilla Flavored, 20 Bags

    Vanilla Flavored Ceylon Green Tea — Handpicked from Agarakande Estate, Sri Lanka Some teas taste like a treat without containing a single gram of sugar — and this is one of them. Handpicked by the tea makers of Agarakande Tea Estate in Lindula —...
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    Hatton Tea Co. Moroccan Mint green tea packaging with tea bags on a white backgroundGlass of Moroccan Mint Green Tea with a tea bag label, mint leaves, and teapot in the background.

    Pure Ceylon Green Tea - Moroccan Mint Flavored, 20 Bags

    Moroccan Mint Flavored Ceylon Green Tea — Handpicked from Agarakande Estate, Sri Lanka There is a particular kind of cool that only mint can deliver — and when it meets a properly grown Ceylon green tea, the result is something genuinely refreshing rather than...
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Most green teas on your shelf were picked, blended, and bagged thousands of miles from where they grew — and you would never know it. The packaging says “premium.” The leaves say commodity. When boiling water hits those mass-market bags, the result is the same flat bitterness that makes people think they do not like green tea.

Every green tea in this collection is handpicked at Agarakande Estate in Lindula, a heritage garden in Sri Lanka’s central highlands where cool elevation and monsoon-driven rainfall produce leaves with natural freshness, subtle floral character, and a clean, smooth finish. These are not anonymous commodity blends — each leaf traces directly back to a single ancestral estate cultivated under the stewardship of Hatton PLC since 1882.

What Is Ceylon Green Tea?

Ceylon green tea is green tea grown exclusively in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), produced from Camellia sinensis leaves that are minimally oxidized to preserve their natural color, delicate flavor, and antioxidant content. Authentic Ceylon green tea bears the Sri Lanka Tea Board’s trademarked Lion Logo, certifying it was grown, manufactured, and packed entirely in Sri Lanka.

Three Distinct Green Teas, One Traceable Estate

This collection offers three ways to experience the character of Agarakande Estate — from a pure, single-ingredient classic to two expressions enhanced with nature-identical flavoring, each designed for a different moment in your day.

  • Pure Ceylon Classic Green Tea — A clean, unblended brew with no added flavor notes. The infusion is delicate yet vibrant, offering a light, grassy taste with natural freshness and subtle floral character that finishes smooth and bright. This is estate-traceable Ceylon green tea at its most honest.
  • Moroccan Mint Flavored Green Tea — Inspired by the Moroccan tea tradition, this blend pairs the same Agarakande green tea base with a crisp, cooling nature-identical mint flavoring. Fresh, light, and naturally refreshing, it is the strongest iced tea performer in the range. Steep it cold for a clean summer drink that needs nothing added.
  • Vanilla Flavored Green Tea — The most dessert-like tea in the collection. A nature-identical vanilla flavoring softens the green tea base into something smooth, creamy, and surprisingly indulgent. Try it with a splash of cold milk or oat milk for a no-equipment iced latte, a serving suggestion unique to this blend.

How Should You Brew Ceylon Green Tea?

Green tea requires a gentler approach than black tea. The single most important rule: never use boiling water. Boiling water (100°C / 212°F) scorches the delicate leaves, releasing excess tannins that cause the harsh bitterness many people associate with green tea.

Brewing Guide — All Green Teas

Water Temperature 80°C / 175°F (below boiling — let the kettle rest 2–3 minutes after boiling)
Steep Time (Hot) 2–3 minutes
Steep Time (Iced) 5–7 minutes (double-strength), then pour over ice
Water Volume 200 ml (about 6.7 oz) per tea bag
Serving Suggestions Best enjoyed without milk for Classic and Moroccan Mint. Vanilla Green Tea pairs well with a splash of cold milk or oat milk for an iced latte.

Why Choose Estate-Traced Ceylon Green Tea?

Most tea brands source from anonymous blending houses where leaves from dozens of origins are mixed into a single bag. Every green tea in this collection traces to one named estate — Agarakande in Lindula — managed under the stewardship of Hatton PLC, an institution cultivating tea on Sri Lanka’s ancestral highlands since 1882. That unbroken chain of custody, from soil to cup, is the difference between a traceable origin and a marketing claim.

Every consumer pack in this collection carries the Ceylon Tea Lion Logo — the Sri Lanka Tea Board’s globally trademarked symbol guaranteeing that the tea inside was grown, manufactured, and packed entirely in Sri Lanka according to the Board’s strict quality standards. It is not a decorative emblem; it is a verifiable certification of origin.

Your Questions About Ceylon Pure Green Tea, Answered

Where does Bud To Cup green tea come from?

All three green teas in this collection are made from leaves handpicked at Agarakande Tea Estate in Lindula, situated in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. The estate is managed under Hatton PLC, which has cultivated tea on the island since 1882.

Why does green tea taste bitter, and how do I avoid it?

Bitterness in green tea is almost always caused by water that is too hot. Boiling water (100°C / 212°F) extracts excess tannins from the delicate leaves. Always brew at 80°C / 175°F — let your kettle rest for 2–3 minutes after boiling — and steep for no longer than 3 minutes.

What is the difference between Classic Green Tea and the flavored green teas?

The Pure Ceylon Classic Green Tea is a single-ingredient product — 100% pure green tea leaves with nothing added. The Moroccan Mint and Vanilla variants use the same Agarakande green tea base blended with nature-identical flavoring to create distinct taste profiles while retaining the character of the estate leaf. No artificial sweeteners, colors, or preservatives are used in any of the three teas.

Can I make iced tea with these green teas?

Yes. Brew double-strength at 80°C for 5–7 minutes, then pour directly over a full glass of ice. The Moroccan Mint is the strongest iced tea performer in the range, delivering a naturally refreshing, cooling drink. The Vanilla Green Tea works exceptionally well as a no-equipment iced latte when topped with cold milk or oat milk.

What does the Ceylon Tea Lion Logo mean?

The Lion Logo is a globally trademarked certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tea Board. It guarantees that the tea was 100% grown, manufactured, and packed in Sri Lanka according to the Board's strict quality standards. Every Bud To Cup product carries this certification.

Does Ceylon green tea contain caffeine?

Yes. Green tea naturally contains caffeine, though typically less than black tea or coffee. A standard 200 ml cup of Ceylon green tea contains approximately 20–45 mg of caffeine, depending on steep time and water temperature.

How should I store my green tea?

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, strong odours, and moisture. Green tea is more sensitive to oxidation than black tea, so keeping the packaging sealed between uses helps preserve its freshness and delicate flavour profile.

What is Agarakande Estate?

Agarakande is a heritage tea estate located in Lindula, within Sri Lanka's central highlands. It operates under Hatton PLC, whose tea-growing history dates to 1882. The estate's elevation and monsoon-influenced microclimate produce green tea leaves with a naturally bright, clean character distinct to the region.

Are Bud To Cup teas suitable as a gift?

Yes. The collection's botanical watercolor packaging and estate-traceable provenance make it a thoughtful, story-rich gift — particularly the Vanilla Green Tea, which is the most dessert-like and giftable expression in the range.

What makes Ceylon green tea different from Chinese or Japanese green tea?

Ceylon green tea is grown exclusively in Sri Lanka, where the island's distinct elevation bands, tropical monsoon climate, and rich volcanic soils produce a flavour profile that differs from East Asian varieties. Ceylon green teas tend to be lighter-bodied with a clean, grassy character, subtle floral notes, and a smooth finish — less vegetal than Japanese sencha and less smoky than many Chinese greens.