The Mlesna Loolecondera BOP Fannings Tea Caddy is a loose-leaf black tea of the Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings grade, drawn from the seasonal production of Loolecondera Estate and packed into a decorative metal tin by Mlesna (Ceylon) Limited in Colombo. It is Pure Ceylon Tea in the strictest sense: every leaf originates entirely from Sri Lanka, and the designation is regulated to guarantee exactly that.
Loolecondera Estate carries a specific weight in the story of Ceylon tea. In 1867, Scotsman James Taylor cleared land there and planted what became the first tea plantation on the island, starting a factory in 1872 and making the first sale of Loolecondera tea in Kandy that same year. The BOP Fannings grade sits between the coarser broken-leaf grades and the finest dust, with a uniform small-particle size that allows the leaf to surrender its compounds quickly and fully into hot water, producing a brew that is strong, dark and characterful. Mlesna's own packaging describes this as a superior quality tea, selected by experienced Tea Masters to satisfy even the connoisseur who prefers a rich cup.
Mlesna (Ceylon) Limited has been blending and packing tea from its address at 89 Barnes Place, Colombo since 1983. The company works across the full range of Ceylon tea grades and formats, and the Loolecondera caddy sits within its range of estate-specific selections — teas tied to a named garden rather than blended across origins.
The tin itself is part of what makes this a considered purchase. The caddy carries an illustrated panel depicting figures on horseback against a rural estate landscape, with the Mlesna logo and an ornamental circular border on the lid. Metal tins preserve loose-leaf tea effectively against light, air and moisture, making the caddy as practical as it is decorative. The tin can be kept and reused long after the tea is finished.
This product is available in several pack sizes, so buyers can choose the quantity that suits their needs — whether for personal daily use or as a gift for someone who takes their Ceylon tea seriously. All sizes are packed in Sri Lanka by Mlesna (Ceylon) Limited.
