What are blended teas?

Teas from different estates can benefit from blending. For example, the flavour of a medium strength Ceylon tea can be enhanced by adding a small portion of a powerful Assam tea.

English Breakfast (Classic Blend) is a famous example of a blended tea, Earl Grey another. To produce English Breakfast we use an original Ceylonese recipe which has been in continuous use for over 150 years. Our large leaf high-grown India and Ceylon tea ingredients are carefully measured and mixed thoroughly in blending drums. Our complete range of Classic Blends and Herb Blends are blended at Tea Leaves.

Tea blending, like wine blending, requires expertise but you can trial your own tea blends. Some tea lovers like to add a hint of Earl Grey to their favorite Ceylon or Assam, others like the smokiness of Lapsang Souchong added to their English Breakfast.

Teas can also be flavoured at home by adding a few dried flower petals or pieces of a favourite spice or dried herb.