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At Basilur, our goal is to always bring you an authentic tea experience. Over the years, we have understood how highlighting and representing flavours from all over the world in our blends is a significant part of bringing that mission to life. The Basilur Oriental Collection is one stepping stone of this journey. This collection was designed to highlight what we thought were the most vibrant and distinct tea flavours from Asia. As the host to some of the largest tea producers in the world, Asia boasts many rich cultures with tea at the heart of them. From Masala Chai...

Time spent with your loved ones is filled with bright, beautiful, and happy moments. Be it with your family, friends or your significant other, spending time with someone that makes you feel good is a moment that you want to capture and store in your heart forever.  Having a delicious cup of tea to compliment the moments you spend with your loved ones can help you build an association between the assuring feelings you feel when you spend time with them and your cup of tea. This way, even when you’re by yourself, you’ll be able to relive those sweet...

Sri Lanka, a tropical Island in the Indian Ocean has been known by the world by many names such as Serendib, Taprobane and Ceylon. The name “Serendib” gave the English language the word “serendipity” which meant “A welcoming surprise”. Nevertheless, “Ceylon Tea” has undoubtedly been a key factor that helped to make “Ceylon” a household name across the world.  Considering how successful the tea crop has been in Sri Lanka, it might be surprising to know that the birth of tea in Sri Lanka was purely accidental. It might even be correct to say that Ceylon tea was born from...

For some tea is a beautiful experience, for some tea is a stress reliever, and some find so much comfort from a cup of tea. Wherever it is and whatever the reason is, tea has now become a well-known beverage, second to only water. People belonging to cultures around the world have made tea a part of their daily routine in their own unique way.