Pure Ceylon Black Tea - Classic Unflavored, 20 Bags

Product Specifications

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

Brewing Instructions

Hot Tea

1. Place 1 tea bag into your cup or mug.
2. Pour freshly boiled water at 100°C / 212°F directly over the bag.
3. Steep for 3–5 minutes depending on your preferred strength. Longer steeping gives a bolder, more structured cup; shorter keeps it lighter and brighter.
4. Remove the tea bag and enjoy straight, or add milk, lemon, or a touch of honey to taste.

Iced Tea

1. Brew 1 tea bag in 6 oz (180 ml) of boiling water at 100°C / 212°F.
2. Steep for 4–5 minutes at double strength.
3. Add sugar or honey while still hot and stir to dissolve.
4. Pour over a full glass of ice and top up with chilled water to taste.
5. Optional: add a slice of lemon for a classic iced Ceylon black tea.

Origin & Authenticity

Where does Bud To Cup Classic Black Tea come from?

This tea is handpicked at Adisham Tea Estate in Dickoya, Sri Lanka — part of the Hatton PLC estate network, with roots in a tea-making legacy stretching back to 1882. The Dickoya Estate itself was established in 1886. Every leaf is traceable to this single named estate, not sourced from anonymous commodity blending houses. The estate name and location are confirmed on every pack.

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. It is 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. If a product carries the Lion Logo, it cannot legally be a blend, a re-export, or a product mixed with tea from other countries. Every Bud To Cup pack features this mark prominently.

Is Bud To Cup Classic Black Tea single-origin?

Yes — it is estate-traceable, sourced from a single named heritage estate: Adisham Tea Estate in Dickoya. This is meaningfully different from most mass-market black teas, which are blended from multiple anonymous sources purchased through commodity blending houses. With Bud To Cup, the specific estate, its region, and its heritage are printed on every pack and backed by our full traceability documentation.

Product Range

What is the difference between the Classic Unflavored and the Flavored black teas?

The Classic Unflavored contains only pure Ceylon black tea leaves — nothing added, nothing masked. The flavor you taste is entirely the character of the leaf and the estate it came from. The five flavored black teas (Berry-Mix, Cinnamon, Strawberry, Peach) use the same quality Ceylon black tea base but add specific natural flavorings layered on top. If you want to taste what authentic Ceylon black tea actually is, Classic Unflavored is the right starting point.

What types of tea does Bud To Cup sell?

The current collection includes 8 varieties across two tea families. Black teas: Pure Ceylon Classic Black, Berry-Mix Flavored Black, Cinnamon Flavored Black, Strawberry Flavored Black, and Peach Flavored Black. Green teas: Pure Ceylon Classic Green, Moroccan Mint Flavored Green, and Vanilla Flavored Green. All come in 20-bag packs. The Classic Black is priced at $6.99; all other varieties are $9.49.

Why is Classic Black Tea priced lower than the Flavored teas?

The Classic Unflavored at $6.99 is the most accessible entry point into the Bud To Cup range — same estate-sourced, Lion Logo-certified Ceylon tea, without the additional cost of natural flavoring. It is designed to be a realistic everyday staple, not a compromise on quality. The same Adisham Estate leaf used in the Classic forms the base for the Strawberry Flavored Black Tea, which retails at $9.49.

Brewing & Use

How do I brew Bud To Cup Classic Black Tea?

Use freshly boiled water at 100°C / 212°F and steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on your preferred strength. A 3-minute steep gives a lighter, brighter cup; 5 minutes gives a bolder, more structured brew that holds up well with milk. Remove the bag cleanly — don't squeeze it, as this can introduce bitterness. Enjoy straight, with milk, or with a slice of lemon.

Can I make iced tea with Bud To Cup Classic Black Tea?

Yes — the Classic Unflavored is one of the most versatile iced tea bases in the range. Brew one bag in 6 oz (180 ml) of boiling water at 100°C / 212°F for 4 to 5 minutes at double strength. Add sugar or honey while still hot, then pour over a full glass of ice. Top up with chilled water and add a lemon slice for a classic iced Ceylon black tea.

Does the Classic Black Tea work well with milk?

Yes — the full-bodied character of a well-grown Ceylon highland black tea is exactly what carries milk well. Brew for the full 5 minutes at 100°C / 212°F for maximum body, then add milk to taste. The result is a rounded, comforting cup with the natural boldness of the leaf cutting through the milk cleanly. It works with dairy milk, oat milk, or any alternative.

Ingredients & Quality

What are the ingredients in Bud To Cup Classic Black Tea?

Black Tea. That is the complete ingredient list — no added flavors, no colorings, no sweeteners, no fillers. The only thing in the bag is pure Ceylon black tea leaf from Adisham Estate in Dickoya. Full ingredient information is confirmed on every pack.

Does Bud To Cup Classic Black Tea contain caffeine?

Yes — all black teas naturally contain caffeine. Black tea generally contains more caffeine than green tea, and the level in any given cup will vary depending on steep time, water temperature, and serving size. A longer steep at full boiling temperature will extract more caffeine than a shorter, cooler brew. If you are sensitive to caffeine, our green tea varieties — Classic Green, Moroccan Mint Green, and Vanilla Green — tend to be lighter options.

Gifting

Is the Classic Black Tea suitable as a gift?

Yes — particularly for tea drinkers who value authenticity over novelty. The clean, estate-traceable positioning of the Classic Unflavored makes it a thoughtful choice for anyone who takes their tea seriously. The Bud To Cup packaging features the same premium botanical aesthetic as the flavored varieties — botanically illustrated, gift-ready, with the Lion Logo prominently displayed. For gifting with more variety, pairing the Classic Black with one of the flavored teas is a natural combination.

Heritage & Story

How long has Bud To Cup been making tea?

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. The Dickoya Estate — where the Classic Black leaves are grown — was established in 1886. The Carolina Tea Factory followed in 1892. Today, Bud To Cup is brought to the modern market by G & G Agro Commodities Pvt Ltd, carrying this heritage forward into accessible, everyday formats for the modern tea drinker.

Comparison

What makes Bud To Cup Classic Black Tea different from other everyday black teas?

Most everyday black teas are blended from commodity leaves sourced through third-party blending houses, with no traceable estate origin. Bud To Cup Classic Black Tea starts with a different premise entirely: a single named estate — Adisham in Dickoya — with a documented heritage stretching back to 1886. The leaf has the character that comes from a specific terroir, a specific altitude, and 140 years of cultivation knowledge. The authenticity is independently verified by the Ceylon Tea Lion Logo, the Sri Lanka Tea Board's globally trademarked quality seal. At $6.99 for 20 bags, it is the same estate-sourced quality as the flavored range — without the flavoring premium.