Pure Ceylon Green Tea - Vanilla Flavored, 20 Bags

Product Specifications

* Percentages are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are for the brewed tea with no added sweetener or milk.

Brewing Instructions

Hot Tea — Important: Do Not Use Boiling Water

1. Place 1 tea bag into your cup or mug.
2. Allow freshly boiled water to cool for 2 minutes, or use a temperature-controlled kettle set to 80°C / 175°F. Using boiling water (100°C) will introduce bitterness that undermines the vanilla balance.
3. Pour the cooled water over the tea bag.
4. Steep for 2–3 minutes. Remove the bag gently — do not squeeze.
5. Enjoy straight. A light drizzle of honey or a splash of warm milk deepens the dessert-like character if desired.

Iced Tea — Smooth Vanilla Iced Green Tea

1. Brew 1 tea bag in 6 oz (180 ml) of water cooled to 80°C / 175°F.
2. Steep for 3–4 minutes at slightly stronger concentration.
3. Add honey or sugar while still warm and stir to dissolve, if desired.
4. Pour over a full glass of ice and top up with chilled water to taste.
5. Optional: add a splash of cold milk or oat milk directly over the ice for a simple vanilla green tea latte. Serve immediately.

Origin & Authenticity

Where does Bud To Cup Vanilla Green Tea come from?

The tea is handpicked at Agarakande Tea Estate in Lindula, Sri Lanka — part of the Hatton PLC estate network, with roots in a tea-making legacy stretching back to 1882. Every leaf is traceable to this single named estate. Agarakande is also the source estate for the Classic Green and Moroccan Mint Flavored Green Teas in the Bud To Cup range, meaning all three green teas share the same highland leaf from the same verified, estate-traceable origin.

What does the Ceylon Tea Lion Logo on the packaging mean?

The Ceylon Tea Lion Logo is the official quality mark of the Sri Lanka Tea Board — a globally trademarked symbol guaranteeing the tea inside is 100% pure Ceylon tea, grown, manufactured, and packed entirely in Sri Lanka according to the Board's strict quality standards. A product bearing this mark cannot legally be a blend with tea from other countries or a re-export. The certification number for this product is TC/E/PR/1869/1637. Every Bud To Cup pack features this mark prominently.

Is this tea estate-traceable?

Yes — it is sourced entirely from Agarakande Tea Estate in Lindula. The estate name, its region, and the full traceability documentation are printed on every pack and verified by the Sri Lanka Tea Board. Unlike most flavored green teas on the market — which are blended from anonymous commodity sources — this product has a documented chain of custody from leaf to bag.

Product Range

What does Bud To Cup Vanilla Green Tea taste like?

It delivers a smooth, light Ceylon green tea base with an enchanting, creamy vanilla flavoring that rounds the cup into something quietly dessert-like — warm vanilla aroma, gently vibrant green tea freshness, and a clean, lightly floral finish that is sweet-tasting without containing any added sugar. It is the most indulgent-feeling tea in the green range, while still being zero calories per serving. Over ice with a splash of milk or oat milk, it becomes an effortless cold vanilla green tea latte.

How does this compare to the other green teas in the Bud To Cup range?

All three green teas in the range — Classic Unflavored, Moroccan Mint, and Vanilla — are built on the same Agarakande estate leaf. The Classic Green is the purest expression of the leaf itself: grassy, floral, and delicately vibrant with nothing added. The Moroccan Mint adds a clean, cooling mint for a bright, refreshing cup. The Vanilla is the warmest and most rounded of the three — creamy, smooth, and dessert-like, making it the most versatile for morning-to-evening sipping and the most naturally suited to gifting. If you want to try one green tea first, Vanilla is the most approachable entry point for someone who doesn't drink green tea regularly.

What other teas does Bud To Cup sell?

The current range includes 8 varieties across two tea families. Green teas: Pure Ceylon Classic Green, Moroccan Mint Flavored Green, and Vanilla Flavored Green — all from Agarakande Estate, Lindula. Black teas: Pure Ceylon Classic Black (Adisham Estate, Dickoya), Berry-Mix Flavored Black (Shannon Estate, Watawala), Cinnamon Flavored Black (Vellaioya Estate, Hatton), Strawberry Flavored Black (Adisham Estate, Dickoya), and Peach Flavored Black (Henfold Estate, Lindula). All come in 20-bag packs at $9.49, with the exception of Classic Black at $6.99.

Brewing & Use

What temperature should I use to brew Vanilla Green Tea?

Use water cooled to 80°C / 175°F — never at a full boil (100°C / 212°F). Boiling water causes the Ceylon green tea base to release harsh tannins that create bitterness, which directly undermines the creamy vanilla balance. This is the single most important step for this tea. Let a freshly boiled kettle cool for 2 minutes, or use a temperature-controlled kettle set to 80°C. The result will be smooth, clean, and properly vanilla-forward rather than bitter and muddled.

How long should I steep Bud To Cup Vanilla Green Tea?

Steep for 2 to 3 minutes at 80°C / 175°F for a hot cup, then remove the bag gently without squeezing. For an iced brew, steep for 3 to 4 minutes at slightly stronger concentration before pouring over ice. As with all green teas, over-steeping introduces bitterness — it is better to start shorter and adjust than to leave the bag in too long.

Can I make iced tea — or an iced latte — with this tea?

Yes to both. For iced tea: brew 1 bag in 6 oz (180 ml) of water at 80°C / 175°F for 3 to 4 minutes, add honey or sugar while still warm if desired, then pour over a full glass of ice and top up with chilled water. For a simple vanilla green tea latte: follow the same iced method, then add a splash of cold milk or oat milk directly over the ice instead of plain water. No equipment needed beyond a glass and a bag — it is one of the easiest cold drinks in the range to make at home.

Ingredients & Quality

What are the ingredients in Bud To Cup Vanilla Green Tea?

Green Tea, Vanilla Flavor. There are no added sweeteners, colorings, or fillers. The dessert-like quality of this tea comes entirely from the vanilla flavoring layered on the Ceylon green tea base — the cup tastes sweet without any added sugar, and contains zero calories per serving. Full ingredient information is confirmed on every pack.

Does this tea contain caffeine?

Yes — green tea naturally contains caffeine, but at generally lower levels than black tea. The exact amount in any given cup depends on steep time, water temperature, and serving size. A shorter, cooler brew will extract less caffeine than a longer or hotter one. If you are sensitive to caffeine, the Vanilla Green is typically a lighter option than any of the black teas in the Bud To Cup range. For precise caffeine data for this SKU, refer to the product packaging.

Gifting

Is Bud To Cup Vanilla Green Tea a good gift?

It is the most naturally giftable tea in the green range. Vanilla's universal appeal — creamy, smooth, and dessert-like without being divisive — makes it accessible even to people who don't drink green tea regularly or who are new to Ceylon tea. The premium botanical packaging carries a story: 140 years of estate cultivation, a named origin in Sri Lanka's highlands, and the Ceylon Tea Lion Logo as a visible mark of authenticity. Pairing it with the Moroccan Mint and Classic Green creates a complete, estate-linked green tea gift set from a single origin — a clean, thoughtful, and unusual option that goes well beyond the typical tea gift.

Heritage & Story

What is the history behind Bud To Cup?

Bud To Cup is built on a 140-year tea-making legacy that began in 1882 when Hatton PLC first cultivated tea in the Sri Lankan highlands. Agarakande Tea Estate in Lindula — where the leaves for this Vanilla Green are grown — is part of this same ancestral estate network. Today, Bud To Cup is brought to the modern market by G & G Agro Commodities Pvt Ltd, carrying that heritage forward into accessible everyday formats for the modern tea drinker.

Comparison

What makes Bud To Cup Vanilla Green Tea different from other vanilla green teas on the market?

Most vanilla green teas are built on commodity green tea sourced through anonymous blending houses, with no traceable estate origin. The vanilla flavoring in those products often has to do extra work — masking a base leaf that lacks any real character. Bud To Cup Vanilla Green starts from Agarakande Tea Estate in Lindula — a documented Highland estate within the Hatton PLC network since 1882. The base leaf has its own natural freshness and floral character, which the vanilla complements rather than covers. The Ceylon Tea Lion Logo on every pack provides independent, trademarked verification of that origin claim. The result is a vanilla green tea where the base actually matters — estate-sourced, traceable, and certified — not a commodity bag with vanilla applied to hide what's underneath.