Zesta
Zesta is the flagship tea brand of Watawala Tea Ceylon, launched in 1998. The leaf is hand-picked, two leaves and a bud, and packed fresh at source within days of picking, so the tea reaches the cup the way it left the garden.
The range runs from everyday Ceylon black tea in foil-sealed, staple-free tea bags to rare handmade silver and golden tips. The Connoisseur Collection is a set of unblended, single-origin teas chosen by Zesta's tea masters, in roomy pyramid bags and caddies; the maker says it is served at Shangri-La hotels. There are single-estate teas from Kenilworth, Shannon, Waltrim, Adisham, Homadola and Pettiagala, specialty grades in golden tins, flavoured black teas, green teas, herbal infusions and the Wellness range, plus gift boxes and bundles.
Single estates and specialty grades: Kenilworth, Waltrim, Shannon, Uva BOPF, Silver Tips, Golden Tips.
Connoisseur pyramid bags: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Jasmine Green Tea, Chamomile, Peppermint.
Flavoured black teas: Peach, Strawberry, Cinnamon, Masala Chai, Earl Grey.
Gifts: Regional Wooden Box, Perahera Elephant, Sri Lankan Heritage Five Tea Pack, Connoisseur Bundle.