A buyer’s guide to Ceylon tea grades

BOP, FBOP, OP1 and Silver Tips: what the grades mean, and which one belongs in your blend.

Why origin matters

Sri Lanka’s growing regions each impart a distinct character. Elevation, rainfall and soil all shape the final cup or the oil yield, which is why we buy at the estate level rather than through blended lots.

• Traceable to the estate
• Audited against organic standards
• Sampled before every shipment

Quality is decided long before a container is sealed.

Our team visits each supplier through the season, so that what arrives at your warehouse matches the sample you approved.