TEA COLLECTIONS · SIGNATURE TEA

Signature Ceylon Tea Collection

19 flavoured Ceylon blends on a BOPF grade base.

The Signature Tea Collection is Samley's flagship range of flavoured and blended Ceylon teas — 19 distinct variants built on a BOPF grade Ceylon black tea base. From classic Earl Grey and Masala Chai to fruit fusions and speciality blends, the range is designed for private label buyers wanting a ready-made flavoured tea line with Ceylon provenance and full certification coverage.

Samley Signature Ceylon tea collection — flavoured blends on a BOPF base
THE RANGE

Our Signature Tea Range

THE BOPF BASE

BOPF Base and What It Means for Flavoured Ceylon Tea

The quality of a flavoured tea is determined as much by its base as by its added flavourings. Samley's Signature range uses BOPF grade Ceylon black tea as the foundation — a fine-grain, fast-brewing grade that delivers consistent colour, strength, and body across every cup. This matters for flavoured teas because the base must be strong enough to carry additional ingredients without losing character.

The 19 variants span three groups: Classic Blends — including Ceylon Earl Grey, English Breakfast, and Masala Chai — Fruit and Floral Fusions, and Speciality Blends. Each uses the same certified BOPF base with added natural flavourings, spices, or botanicals.

All variants carry Lion Logo certification confirming Ceylon origin. The BOPF base ensures that regardless of the flavouring added, the tea delivers the colour, body, and brew consistency that consumers and retail buyers expect from a premium Ceylon tea product.

WHOLESALE & PRIVATE LABEL

Wholesale and Private Label Flavoured Ceylon Tea

The flavoured Ceylon tea category is a consistent performer in premium retail and foodservice globally, with consumers paying a meaningful premium over standard black tea for distinctive blends. Samley's 19-variant Signature range gives private label buyers a ready-to-brand portfolio.

Private label supply is available across the full 19-variant Signature range. Buyers can select individual variants, develop custom blends using the BOPF base, or commission exclusive variants not in the standard range. Production starts at 50,000 units per variant with custom branding, outer packaging, and certification documentation.

All Signature range teas are produced under FSSC 22000, Fairtrade, FDA registration, GMP, SEDEX, and Lion Logo certification. Formats include pyramid bags, double-chamber bags, foiled envelopes, and bulk loose leaf.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make Ceylon tea?

Brew Ceylon tea by bringing fresh water to a full boil (100°C for black tea), adding one teabag or 2–3g of loose leaf per cup, and steeping for 3–5 minutes. Ceylon BOPF grade brews faster (2–3 minutes) due to finer particle size. Serve plain, with milk, or iced — Ceylon tea's clean character works across all preparation styles.

Is Ceylon tea good?

Ceylon tea is globally recognised as one of the world's premium tea origins. Sri Lanka's unique combination of elevation, rainfall, and soil produces teas with distinctive character that varies by region. The Lion Logo certification from the Sri Lanka Tea Board is the mark of quality assurance for genuine Ceylon origin tea.

How to drink Ceylon tea?

Ceylon tea is versatile — drink it plain, with milk, with lemon, or iced. Black Ceylon tea (BOPF grade) produces a full-bodied cup that pairs well with milk. Lighter grades like OP are best enjoyed plain. Flavoured variants like Earl Grey or Masala Chai follow their own serving conventions. Brew time: 3–5 minutes at full boil for black tea.

Where to buy Ceylon tea?

Ceylon tea is available through speciality tea retailers, online marketplaces, and supermarket premium ranges. For wholesale and private label supply — where you want your own branding on certified Ceylon tea — Samley supplies directly to brands, retailers, and distributors from 50,000 units.

Why is Ceylon tea the best?

Ceylon tea's reputation rests on Sri Lanka's unique terroir — six growing regions at varying elevations producing distinctly different flavour profiles from a single island. The Lion Logo certification guarantees origin authenticity and quality. Ceylon tea's clean processing standards, diverse grade system, and range from delicate OP to robust BOPF give buyers flexibility that few single-origin teas can match.

What grade of tea is used in the Signature range?

All 19 Signature variants use BOPF grade — Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings — as the base. BOPF delivers a consistent, full-strength liquor that carries added flavourings effectively, making it the ideal base for flavoured tea blends in teabag and pyramid bag formats.

Can we private label the Signature range under our own brand?

Yes. Private label production is available from 50,000 units per variant and includes custom branding, outer packaging, and all certification documentation. Custom blends beyond the standard 19 variants can also be developed using the BOPF base.

What packaging formats are available for Signature teas?

The Signature range is available in pyramid bags, standard double-chamber bags, foiled individual envelopes, and bulk loose leaf. Format selection depends on retail positioning and market requirements — pyramid bags command premium pricing while double-chamber is cost-efficient for volume retail.

Want to Launch or Expand a Flavoured Ceylon Tea Line Under Your Brand?

Request samples of any Signature variant or get a private label quote.