Mlesna Ceylon Tea Soursop Black Tea is a 500g pack of pure Ceylon black tea blended with soursop extracts, produced by Mlesna (Ceylon) Ltd and packed in Sri Lanka. The base is a full black tea — the same robust leaf that has made Ceylon tea one of the world's most recognised origins — brought together with the tropical character of soursop, a fruit native to the Americas that now grows widely across Asia and the subcontinent.
The ingredient statement on the packaging is straightforward: Pure Ceylon Tea with Soursop Extracts. The soursop contributes a sweet, fruity quality that sits alongside the natural briskness of the black tea rather than masking it. The result is a flavoured tea with enough body to carry the fruit character through whether the cup is brewed hot or left to cool over ice.
Mlesna was founded in Colombo in 1983 by Anselm Perera — the brand name itself is a mirror image of his first name — and has grown into an exporter of blended and flavoured Ceylon teas supplying markets across several continents. The company produces black, green, and flavoured varieties in both loose and tea bag formats, and this soursop black tea is a distinct product from the separate soursop green tea in the Mlesna range.
The 500g quantity arrives in a red foil flat-bottomed bag, a format that keeps the tea in good condition between uses. The packaging instructs storing the tea in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and direct light, which is the standard care for any flavoured loose tea. The pack carries the Mlesna (Ceylon) Ltd product reference TC/B/PR/441/81.
For preparation, brew as you would any Ceylon black tea, adjusting steeping time to taste. The 500g size gives a generous supply suitable for regular daily use or for sharing across a household, and it travels well as a considered gift for anyone with an interest in Sri Lankan tea or in tropical flavoured blends.
