Lakpura® Belimal Tea Bags are made from a single ingredient: the dehydrated flowers of Aegle marmelos, the tree Sri Lankans have long called the Beli. Each tea bag holds dried blossoms picked from a tree that is native to the Indian subcontinent and grows across Sri Lanka's dry and intermediate zones, from the north-central plains to temple gardens and home compounds throughout the island. The flowers themselves are small, pale, and sweetly scented on the branch; once dehydrated, they are portioned into individual tagged bags and sealed inside a clear resealable zip-lock pouch that keeps the aroma intact between cups.
The infusion produced is naturally caffeine-free, which sets it apart from the Ceylon teas Sri Lanka is better known for abroad. Pour freshly boiled water over one bag, allow it to steep for a few minutes, and the water draws out the character of the dried flowers. The packaging carries the Lakpura brand slogan Small Island, Big Surprise — a fair description of a drink that many visitors to Sri Lanka encounter for the first time and find themselves wanting to bring home. A piece of kithul jaggery or pol hakuru alongside the cup is a traditional way of serving it, and one worth trying.
The primary pack contains 20 tea bags with a net weight of 40 g (±1.41 oz). Additional pack sizes are available within the Lakpura range, giving buyers the option to stock up or to try a smaller quantity first. The pouch is resealable, so the bags not used immediately stay fresh. Full nutrition facts, a serving guide, and preparation instructions are printed on the packaging itself.
The product is picked, processed, and packed in Sri Lanka, and the packaging states this plainly: Freshly Picked, Packed and Shipped from Sri Lanka. It carries certification from the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the country's apex export authority, and displays a DAFF mark confirming it meets the biosecurity import conditions set by Australia's Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — relevant for buyers in Australia and a useful indicator that the product has passed formal import scrutiny in a market with rigorous plant-product standards.
