Dilmah Craighead Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea Tin Caddy - 125g Loose Leaf, Single Garden

Watte Tea

US$19.50

Overview

Dilmah Craighead Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea is part of the Watte Single Garden Tea Collection, showcasing the unique terroir of Sri Lanka’s renowned tea regions. Each tea is handpicked and traditionally crafted, reflecting the distinct character of its garden of origin. This loose leaf black tea offers a deep colour and a complex aroma profile, delivering a rich and robust tasting experience.

Key Features

Single garden Ceylon black tea from Craighead Estate, Nawalapitiya, Kandy district
Handpicked and crafted using time-honoured methods
Distinctive aromas of orange rind, cloves, vanilla, seaweed, earthy notes, biscuit, and peat smoke
Rich, robust flavour with firm, fine tannins
Part of the Dilmah Watte Boutique Tea Collection

Net weight: 125g
Packaging: Tin caddy
Tea type: Ceylon black tea, loose leaf

Usage

Suitable for brewing as loose leaf tea

Care

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

For the perfect cup:

200 ml of hot water
1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea
Steep for 3–5 minutes

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A Tea with a Story

Inspired by the Gardens of Ceylon

The Watte Single Garden Tea Collection captures the essence of Sri Lanka’s most distinctive tea regions. Each tea is a pure reflection of its unique terroir — shaped by the garden’s sunshine, soil, wind, and rainfall. Handpicked and crafted using time-honoured, traditional methods, these teas carry the unmistakable “fingerprint of nature” in their aroma, flavour, texture, and colour. Inspired by our founder’s vision to celebrate authenticity, this collection offers a true taste of real Ceylon tea — unblended, unspoiled, and deeply connected to its place of origin.
A Journey Through Tea Gardens

The Watte Collection offers a distinctive experience that captures the true character of single-origin Ceylon tea. Each selection is carefully crafted to preserve the unique flavour profiles of different growing regions High Altitude to lower Altitude from bright and lively to rich and full-bodied. It is an exploration of tea in its purest form, where every sip tells the story of its origin.
Simple Moments, Pure Origins

Whether it’s a quiet morning ritual or a refreshing pause during the day, the Watte Collection brings a sense of calm and connection to nature. Its clean, authentic taste invites you to slow down and appreciate the purity of tea, transforming everyday moments into experiences of balance, clarity, and simple joy.

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Best true Ceylon tea out there. Love the Earl Grey (the original) also

Dear Joseph Stark,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Joseph! We're happy to hear that you love our Craighead Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea and our Original Earl Grey. It means so much to us to know that you appreciate the authentic taste of Ceylon tea. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you enjoy many more cups of Dilmah!

Best regards,
Dilmah Tea Team

Like the taste and quality of the tea

High-quality Tea

This is a wonderful tea, just what I have come to expect of tea from Sri Lanka/Ceylon. It is a caramel color and takes a little half & half very well. Very smooth, fresh tea. Highly recommended!