National Portrait Gallery
King Richard I - English Breakfast Teabags
Sale price$14.00
Experience our limited-edition English Breakfast Tea, paired with a historic portrait of King Richard the Lionheart from the National Portrait Gallery.
Delivery Info
Christmas Delivery Cut-Off Dates
Please see below the cut-off dates for holiday orders to ensure that your gifts arrive before Christmas.
UK Delivery
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 2pm, 19th of December |
| DPD Tracked | DPD | 2pm, 22nd of December |
| Next-Working Day | DPD | 2pm, 23rd of December |
European Deliveries
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 7th of December |
| Tracked | UPS | 14th of December |
Rest of the World
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 4th of December |
| ROW Tracked | UPS | 14th of December |
Standard Delivery Schedule
UK Delivery
You can find more information on their services' status at the following links: Today's Royal Mail updates - Today's DPD service updates.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
£3.50, Free - over £40 |
Royal Mail |
2-5 days, Tracked |
|
DPD Tracked |
£6.50 Free - over £100 |
DPD |
1-3 days, Tracked |
|
Next-Working-Day |
£9.95 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked |
|
Saturday |
£15.00 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked |
Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday.
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
European deliveries
Currently, there are some delays with sending parcels to EU countries from the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union. We will keep you updated with any notifications as they happen.
Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries.
CUSTOMS CHARGES: All commercial goods arriving from the UK are subject to VAT, Import Duty and a handling fee in the country receiving the goods.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Economy |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Tracked |
From £15.95 |
UPS |
3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked |
*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Rest of the World
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £4.00 |
Royal Mail |
8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
USA tracked |
From £15.00 |
UPS |
2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked |
|
ROW Tracked |
From £18.95 |
UPS |
1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked |
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Update on Shipping to Canada
Shipping to Canada is facing some disruption due to the ongoing Canada Postal Strike. Standard Shipping has been temporarily suspended as a result. (Dated 8th October, 2025).
Update on Shipping to US Customers
Due to recent regulatory changes introduced by the U.S. FDA (effective from 1 September 2025), all tea and food-related shipments to the U.S regardless of value are now require detailed FDA clearance.
As we work to align with these new requirements, we’ve temporarily paused shipping to the United States. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We’re actively working on a compliant solution and hope to resume service to the US. soon.
(Dated 1st September, 2025).
All International Buyers (Including EU)
Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our customer care team on our Contact Us page.
Delivery Info
Christmas Delivery Cut-Off Dates
Please see below the cut-off dates for holiday orders to ensure that your gifts arrive before Christmas.
UK Delivery
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 2pm, 19th of December |
| DPD Tracked | DPD | 2pm, 22nd of December |
| Next-Working Day | DPD | 2pm, 23rd of December |
European Deliveries
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 7th of December |
| Tracked | UPS | 14th of December |
Rest of the World
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 4th of December |
| ROW Tracked | UPS | 14th of December |
Standard Delivery Schedule
UK Delivery
You can find more information on their services' status at the following links: Today's Royal Mail updates - Today's DPD service updates.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
£3.50, Free - over £40 |
Royal Mail |
2-5 days, Tracked |
|
DPD Tracked |
£6.50 Free - over £100 |
DPD |
1-3 days, Tracked |
|
Next-Working-Day |
£9.95 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked |
|
Saturday |
£15.00 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked |
Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday.
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
European deliveries
Currently, there are some delays with sending parcels to EU countries from the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union. We will keep you updated with any notifications as they happen.
Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries.
CUSTOMS CHARGES: All commercial goods arriving from the UK are subject to VAT, Import Duty and a handling fee in the country receiving the goods.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Economy |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Tracked |
From £15.95 |
UPS |
3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked |
*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Rest of the World
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £4.00 |
Royal Mail |
8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
USA tracked |
From £15.00 |
UPS |
2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked |
|
ROW Tracked |
From £18.95 |
UPS |
1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked |
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Update on Shipping to Canada
Shipping to Canada is facing some disruption due to the ongoing Canada Postal Strike. Standard Shipping has been temporarily suspended as a result. (Dated 8th October, 2025).
Update on Shipping to US Customers
Due to recent regulatory changes introduced by the U.S. FDA (effective from 1 September 2025), all tea and food-related shipments to the U.S regardless of value are now require detailed FDA clearance.
As we work to align with these new requirements, we’ve temporarily paused shipping to the United States. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We’re actively working on a compliant solution and hope to resume service to the US. soon.
(Dated 1st September, 2025).
All International Buyers (Including EU)
Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our customer care team on our Contact Us page.
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Experience our limited-edition English Breakfast Tea, paired with a historic portrait of King Richard the Lionheart from the National Portrait Gallery.
Delivery Info
Christmas Delivery Cut-Off Dates
Please see below the cut-off dates for holiday orders to ensure that your gifts arrive before Christmas.
UK Delivery
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 2pm, 19th of December |
| DPD Tracked | DPD | 2pm, 22nd of December |
| Next-Working Day | DPD | 2pm, 23rd of December |
European Deliveries
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 7th of December |
| Tracked | UPS | 14th of December |
Rest of the World
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 4th of December |
| ROW Tracked | UPS | 14th of December |
Standard Delivery Schedule
UK Delivery
You can find more information on their services' status at the following links: Today's Royal Mail updates - Today's DPD service updates.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
£3.50, Free - over £40 |
Royal Mail |
2-5 days, Tracked |
|
DPD Tracked |
£6.50 Free - over £100 |
DPD |
1-3 days, Tracked |
|
Next-Working-Day |
£9.95 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked |
|
Saturday |
£15.00 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked |
Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday.
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
European deliveries
Currently, there are some delays with sending parcels to EU countries from the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union. We will keep you updated with any notifications as they happen.
Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries.
CUSTOMS CHARGES: All commercial goods arriving from the UK are subject to VAT, Import Duty and a handling fee in the country receiving the goods.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Economy |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Tracked |
From £15.95 |
UPS |
3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked |
*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Rest of the World
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £4.00 |
Royal Mail |
8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
USA tracked |
From £15.00 |
UPS |
2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked |
|
ROW Tracked |
From £18.95 |
UPS |
1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked |
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Update on Shipping to Canada
Shipping to Canada is facing some disruption due to the ongoing Canada Postal Strike. Standard Shipping has been temporarily suspended as a result. (Dated 8th October, 2025).
Update on Shipping to US Customers
Due to recent regulatory changes introduced by the U.S. FDA (effective from 1 September 2025), all tea and food-related shipments to the U.S regardless of value are now require detailed FDA clearance.
As we work to align with these new requirements, we’ve temporarily paused shipping to the United States. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We’re actively working on a compliant solution and hope to resume service to the US. soon.
(Dated 1st September, 2025).
All International Buyers (Including EU)
Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our customer care team on our Contact Us page.
Delivery Info
Christmas Delivery Cut-Off Dates
Please see below the cut-off dates for holiday orders to ensure that your gifts arrive before Christmas.
UK Delivery
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 2pm, 19th of December |
| DPD Tracked | DPD | 2pm, 22nd of December |
| Next-Working Day | DPD | 2pm, 23rd of December |
European Deliveries
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 7th of December |
| Tracked | UPS | 14th of December |
Rest of the World
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 4th of December |
| ROW Tracked | UPS | 14th of December |
Standard Delivery Schedule
UK Delivery
You can find more information on their services' status at the following links: Today's Royal Mail updates - Today's DPD service updates.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
£3.50, Free - over £40 |
Royal Mail |
2-5 days, Tracked |
|
DPD Tracked |
£6.50 Free - over £100 |
DPD |
1-3 days, Tracked |
|
Next-Working-Day |
£9.95 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked |
|
Saturday |
£15.00 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked |
Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday.
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
European deliveries
Currently, there are some delays with sending parcels to EU countries from the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union. We will keep you updated with any notifications as they happen.
Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries.
CUSTOMS CHARGES: All commercial goods arriving from the UK are subject to VAT, Import Duty and a handling fee in the country receiving the goods.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Economy |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Tracked |
From £15.95 |
UPS |
3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked |
*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Rest of the World
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £4.00 |
Royal Mail |
8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
USA tracked |
From £15.00 |
UPS |
2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked |
|
ROW Tracked |
From £18.95 |
UPS |
1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked |
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Update on Shipping to Canada
Shipping to Canada is facing some disruption due to the ongoing Canada Postal Strike. Standard Shipping has been temporarily suspended as a result. (Dated 8th October, 2025).
Update on Shipping to US Customers
Due to recent regulatory changes introduced by the U.S. FDA (effective from 1 September 2025), all tea and food-related shipments to the U.S regardless of value are now require detailed FDA clearance.
As we work to align with these new requirements, we’ve temporarily paused shipping to the United States. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We’re actively working on a compliant solution and hope to resume service to the US. soon.
(Dated 1st September, 2025).
All International Buyers (Including EU)
Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our customer care team on our Contact Us page.
Experience our limited-edition English Breakfast Tea, paired with a historic portrait of King Richard the Lionheart from the National Portrait Gallery.
Delivery Info
Christmas Delivery Cut-Off Dates
Please see below the cut-off dates for holiday orders to ensure that your gifts arrive before Christmas.
UK Delivery
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 2pm, 19th of December |
| DPD Tracked | DPD | 2pm, 22nd of December |
| Next-Working Day | DPD | 2pm, 23rd of December |
European Deliveries
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 7th of December |
| Tracked | UPS | 14th of December |
Rest of the World
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 4th of December |
| ROW Tracked | UPS | 14th of December |
Standard Delivery Schedule
UK Delivery
You can find more information on their services' status at the following links: Today's Royal Mail updates - Today's DPD service updates.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
£3.50, Free - over £40 |
Royal Mail |
2-5 days, Tracked |
|
DPD Tracked |
£6.50 Free - over £100 |
DPD |
1-3 days, Tracked |
|
Next-Working-Day |
£9.95 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked |
|
Saturday |
£15.00 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked |
Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday.
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
European deliveries
Currently, there are some delays with sending parcels to EU countries from the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union. We will keep you updated with any notifications as they happen.
Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries.
CUSTOMS CHARGES: All commercial goods arriving from the UK are subject to VAT, Import Duty and a handling fee in the country receiving the goods.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Economy |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Tracked |
From £15.95 |
UPS |
3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked |
*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Rest of the World
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £4.00 |
Royal Mail |
8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
USA tracked |
From £15.00 |
UPS |
2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked |
|
ROW Tracked |
From £18.95 |
UPS |
1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked |
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Update on Shipping to Canada
Shipping to Canada is facing some disruption due to the ongoing Canada Postal Strike. Standard Shipping has been temporarily suspended as a result. (Dated 8th October, 2025).
Update on Shipping to US Customers
Due to recent regulatory changes introduced by the U.S. FDA (effective from 1 September 2025), all tea and food-related shipments to the U.S regardless of value are now require detailed FDA clearance.
As we work to align with these new requirements, we’ve temporarily paused shipping to the United States. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We’re actively working on a compliant solution and hope to resume service to the US. soon.
(Dated 1st September, 2025).
All International Buyers (Including EU)
Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our customer care team on our Contact Us page.
Delivery Info
Christmas Delivery Cut-Off Dates
Please see below the cut-off dates for holiday orders to ensure that your gifts arrive before Christmas.
UK Delivery
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 2pm, 19th of December |
| DPD Tracked | DPD | 2pm, 22nd of December |
| Next-Working Day | DPD | 2pm, 23rd of December |
European Deliveries
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 7th of December |
| Tracked | UPS | 14th of December |
Rest of the World
| Method | Carrier | Final Order Date |
| Standard | Royal Mail | 4th of December |
| ROW Tracked | UPS | 14th of December |
Standard Delivery Schedule
UK Delivery
You can find more information on their services' status at the following links: Today's Royal Mail updates - Today's DPD service updates.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
£3.50, Free - over £40 |
Royal Mail |
2-5 days, Tracked |
|
DPD Tracked |
£6.50 Free - over £100 |
DPD |
1-3 days, Tracked |
|
Next-Working-Day |
£9.95 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked |
|
Saturday |
£15.00 |
DPD |
Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked |
Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday.
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
European deliveries
Currently, there are some delays with sending parcels to EU countries from the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union. We will keep you updated with any notifications as they happen.
Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries.
CUSTOMS CHARGES: All commercial goods arriving from the UK are subject to VAT, Import Duty and a handling fee in the country receiving the goods.
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Economy |
From £5.50 |
Royal Mail |
3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
Tracked |
From £15.95 |
UPS |
3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked |
*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Rest of the World
|
Method |
Cost |
Carrier |
Transit time |
|
Standard |
From £4.00 |
Royal Mail |
8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only) |
|
USA tracked |
From £15.00 |
UPS |
2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked |
|
ROW Tracked |
From £18.95 |
UPS |
1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked |
*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.
*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.
Update on Shipping to Canada
Shipping to Canada is facing some disruption due to the ongoing Canada Postal Strike. Standard Shipping has been temporarily suspended as a result. (Dated 8th October, 2025).
Update on Shipping to US Customers
Due to recent regulatory changes introduced by the U.S. FDA (effective from 1 September 2025), all tea and food-related shipments to the U.S regardless of value are now require detailed FDA clearance.
As we work to align with these new requirements, we’ve temporarily paused shipping to the United States. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We’re actively working on a compliant solution and hope to resume service to the US. soon.
(Dated 1st September, 2025).
All International Buyers (Including EU)
Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our customer care team on our Contact Us page.
Introducing our exclusive teabag collection in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery. We've paired our bold English Breakfast Tea Triune teabags with a striking 1935 color relief halftone portrait of King Richard I, specially selected from the Gallery's collection. This limited-edition set is the perfect gift for the season.
Known as Richard Coeur de Lion, or "Richard the Lionheart," King Richard I (1157–1199) was celebrated for his military prowess and remains an iconic figure in both England and France. He ruled until his death in battle in 1199, after which he was succeeded by his younger brother, King John.
This tea offers a warm toasted caramel aroma and dark amber infusion. A full bodied, brisk cup with smooth caramel notes and richly astringent mouthfeel.
Pure Sri Lankan black tea
Region
Dimbula, Sri Lanka
Located in Sri Lanka’s Central Province, Nuwara Eliya is about 40 km south of Kandy in the hill country. The district's terrain is mainly mountainous, featuring deep valleys and expansive estates surrounded by dense forests. Nuwara Eliya, situated at 1,868 meters above sea level, is near Sri Lanka's highest peak, Pidurutalagala, at 2,542 meters, and the sacred Adam's Peak at 2,243 meters. Known as 'Little England,' the area retains a cool, temperate climate, making it apopular British colonial hill station and a contemporary resort destination.
Temperatures here are moderate year-round, peaking at 22°C in March and April and cooling to between 9°C and 20°C from November to January. The region, lying within the Wet Zone, experiences heavy cloud cover and consistent rainfall, especially from October to November, with milder rain from December to March. These conditions, along with fertile soils at high altitudes, are perfect for tea cultivation. After replacing disease-ravaged coffee plantations in the 1860s, tea became the predominant crop. Today, Nuwara Eliya is celebrated for its high-grown teas, renowned globally for their exceptional quality and flavour.
1 triune teabag
200ml
100°C
3 - 5mins