Basilur's Tea Book Volume II Gold is a 100% pure Ceylon black loose-leaf tea, presented inside a book-shaped tin caddy that doubles as a keepsake. The tea itself is a considered composition: a base of Ceylon black leaf tea brought together with natural papaya, marigold, sunflower, and safflower, and rounded out with the warm spice notes of orange, cinnamon, clove, and vanilla.
The tea is sourced and packed in Sri Lanka, and the caddy carries the Ceylon Tea Lion Logo — the Sri Lanka Tea Board's certification mark, which confirms that the contents are 100% pure Ceylon tea packed at origin. Basilur was founded by Dr. Gamini Abeywickrama, whose background spans decades in producing and exporting Ceylon tea, and that experience is evident in the calibre of leaf selected for this blend.
The 100g of loose-leaf tea is first sealed inside a resealable foil zip-lock pouch, which keeps the leaf fresh between uses. That pouch sits within the signature book-shaped metal tin caddy — a format Basilur has made its own across the Tea Book collection, designed to stand on a shelf long after the last cup is brewed.
To prepare, measure your preferred quantity of loose leaf into an infuser or teapot, pour over freshly boiled water, and allow the leaves to steep before removing them. The interplay of fruit, florals, and spice makes this a tea that works equally well as an everyday ritual or as a considered gift.
