The Impra Pure Ceylon Special Tea Caddy is a 250g loose-leaf black tea presented in a cylindrical metal tin with a black lid and swing-top clasp — a format that keeps the leaves in good condition from the moment it leaves Sri Lanka to the moment it arrives on a tea drinker's shelf. The tin carries the words "Best Quality" and "Large Leaf Special Tea" on its face, alongside a decorative illustration of a woman in period dress at a tea table with a samovar and teaware, giving the caddy the kind of considered appearance that makes it worth putting on display rather than hiding in a cupboard.
Impra is the flagship brand of Imperial Teas Group, a company founded in 1994 by a skilled tea taster and a small dedicated team. Based at a factory complex in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Imperial Teas has ranked among the top ten tea exporters from the country since 1998 and distributes Impra products across more than 50 countries, including markets in Europe, North America, Australia, the Middle East, and the CIS. Over 80% of the Impra portfolio is made up of pure Sri Lankan tea, and the brand targets the upper-middle market as an everyday drinking tea of real quality.
The tea inside is Ceylon black tea — large leaf, hand-picked, and grown in Sri Lanka's established tea-growing regions. The liquor is bright and golden, and the blend is known for a robust, aromatic character. As a loose-leaf tea, it gives the brewer full control over the strength of the cup, and the generous 250g fill means the caddy will see considerable use before it needs replacing.
The caddy carries the Ceylon Lion Logo, a mark owned by the Sri Lanka Tea Board and registered as a trademark worldwide. Under the Tea Board's rules, the Logo can only appear on tea that is 100% pure Ceylon origin and packed in Sri Lanka — no blending with tea from any other country, even partially, is permitted. For buyers who want assurance of provenance, the Logo removes any ambiguity.
The caddy is available as a single 250g tin or as a pack of three, making it a practical choice whether you are stocking your own kitchen or putting together a gift. The tin itself is sturdy and reusable, and the swing-top clasp keeps it properly sealed between uses. Impra has won more than 40 local and international awards for export performance, and this caddy sits within the brand's premium range — a reliable, well-travelled Sri Lankan tea in packaging that reflects the care taken in its production.
