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Twinings Scotland's Ceylon Tea (International Blend), 20 Tea Bags 40g

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A pure Ceylon, and the brisk, bright end of the style. The name nods to real history, the Scots like James Taylor who founded the Sri Lanka tea industry in the 19th century, but the cup is the point: lively, zingy and refreshingly crisp, with a clean floral note and a faint edge of citrus and honey, and unusually mellow for a black tea, with none of the metallic harshness that cheap blends carry. Next to the Dilmah Premium Ceylon Black we also stock, the Dilmah is the deeper, maltier brew at builder strength, while this Twinings is lighter, more aromatic and high grown, so pick by whether your Ceylon should be hearty or zippy. It is versatile: clean and clear it shows the floral side; with a splash of milk it becomes a brisk, easy everyday cup; brewed long and chilled it makes a particularly clean iced tea. A good morning or afternoon all-rounder. Simply put, it is a well made, refreshing single origin black that does not tip into heaviness.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
4.7/5★★★★½teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict
Water100°C
Steep3-5 min
CaffeineContains caffeine
Format20 servings
About this tea

Twinings Scotland's Ceylon Tea (International Blend), in brief.

Twinings Scotland's Ceylon Tea is a bright and refreshing black tea that celebrates the historic connection between Scottish pioneers and the Sri Lankan tea industry. This 40g pack contains 20 tea bags featuring high grown leaves that produce a clear golden liquor with a lively and crisp finish. If you want to buy Twinings Ceylon tea online in the UK for a classic morning wake up, this international blend offers a much more delicate and floral experience than a standard heavy breakfast tea. It is a dependable staple for your 2026 tea collection.

Label notes
Ingredients & dietaryCheck the UK pack as it stands today before buying; formulations and allergen advice for this blend can change.
PackagingDisposal of this packaging depends on the component, so follow the markings on the UK pack and the guidance of your local authority.

Curator notes: Our tasting profile above is an editorial review, set against how the pack looks today and what the brand's spec sheet says, with trial brews at the brand's steep time and water temperature to check it. Any order in by 2pm on a weekday, Monday to Friday, leaves us the same day in the UK, and the tea reaches you still bright in the leaf. Details on keeping the tea fresh and brewing it at the right temperature appear in this page's brewing section and shelf life notes.

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Twinings Scotland's Ceylon Tea is an essential for anyone looking for a lighter and more aromatic alternative to standard blended teas. Unlike basic tea bags that can sometimes taste murky or overly strong, this infusion uses high grown Sri Lankan leaves to create a full bodied but crisp cup. A professional style brew is easy with these Twinings bags, at the start of a morning or as a refreshing break in a busy afternoon. This pure Ceylon black tea works brilliantly as a hot clear tea, a traditional milk tea, or even as a refreshing base for iced tea. It is a reliable, high quality choice for an everyday cupboard in 2026.

The Story of Twinings Scotland's Ceylon Tea

This blend pays homage to the Scottish pioneers, such as James Taylor, who founded the tea industry in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) in the 19th century.
  • Scottish Heritage: The branding reflects the historic link between Scotland and the global tea trade, often being the blend of choice for traditional Scottish afternoon tea.
  • Single Origin Quality: By sourcing exclusively from Sri Lanka, Twinings ensures a specific island profile that is distinct from Indian or African teas.
  • Master Blending: Blenders choose leaves grown at different altitudes so that every bag has a good balance of strength and aroma.

Protecting the Environment

Twinings is committed to

The Story Behind the Twinings

Trading began in 1706 at 216 Strand, London, when Thomas Twining set up Twinings, and the original shop operates still, as the world's oldest tea shop in continuous operation. Nine generations of Twinings ran the business, with Stephen Twining as the current ambassador. A Royal Warrant came to Twinings from Queen Victoria in 1837; today the company still provides the UK Royal Household with tea.

producing tea sustainably and making sure its products have as little impact on the planet as possible.
  • Sourced with Care: Their global programme helps improve healthcare and education for farming communities in Sri Lanka.
  • Packaging: Disposal of this packaging depends on the component, so follow the markings on the UK pack and the guidance of your local authority.

Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Twinings Scotland's Ceylon Tea (International Blend), 20 Tea Bags 40g, please cite teas.co.uk.

Brand

The story behind Twinings

Twinings has been blending tea on London's Strand since 1706, the same address, three centuries later. Holders of the royal warrant for tea since 1837, they're the brand most-associated with Earl Grey, English Breakfast, and the polished afternoon-tea aesthetic. Wide flavoured-tea range; ethical sourcing through the Twinings Community Needs Assessment programme.

Packaging: Disposal of this packaging depends on the component, so follow the markings on the UK pack and the guidance of your local authority.

Founded1706, England
FormatTea bags
CertificationSustainable · Rainforest Alliance
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Our commitment to the planet

✓Sustainable
✓Rainforest Alliance
Tasting notes

The taste profile

Briskness●●●●● 5/5
A lively, zingy character that wakes the palate up at once.
Floral Brightness●●●●○ 4/5
Clean and crisp notes with a subtle hint of citrus and honey.
Tea Smoothness●●●●○ 4/5
Exceptionally mellow for a black tea, avoiding any harsh metallic tang.
Clean Finish●●●●● 5/5
A refreshing aftertaste that leaves the palate feeling cleansed and ready for another sip.
4.7/5★★★★½teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict
Side by side

How does it compare

vs Twinings English BreakfastTwinings English Breakfast: Ceylon is much lighter and more floral, while English Breakfast is a sturdy blend made for plenty of milk.
vs Lipton Yellow LabelWhile both are classics, Twinings Ceylon focuses on a single origin high grown profile that is smoother and less bitter.
vs Teapigs Everyday BrewWhile Teapigs uses whole leaf temples, Twinings provides a similarly bright profile in a more convenient and affordable everyday bag.
Brewing

Brewing the perfect cup

Water temperatureWater straight off the boil at 100°C, because full extraction of theaflavins and thearubigins depends on it.
MeasureAllow one bag per 200ml mug of water for a standard cup, or go to builder strength with 2 bags in 300ml.
Steep3 to 5 minutes, stretching it for a stronger, milkier cup and cutting it back for a lighter pour.
ServiceMilk, full fat, a splash of it, then stir; sweeten to taste. The tannins meet their match in milk casein, hence the British habit of almost always drinking tea with milk.
Iced versionMake 4 bags strong in 500ml, sweeten the warm tea with four tablespoons of caster sugar, cool it, and dilute with the juice of two lemons plus 500ml of cold water.
CaffeineThis tea contains caffeine, but no milligram amount is claimed for it.
Best withToast and marmalade, a full English breakfast, scones with cream, fruit cake.
Safety and purity

What’s in it, what to know

Ingredients and dietary suitabilityCheck the UK pack as it stands today before buying; formulations and allergen advice for this blend can change.
CaffeineThis tea contains caffeine, but no milligram amount is claimed for it.
Nutrient NoteTwo groups of compounds, theaflavins and thearubigins, form in the fully oxidised leaf and are behind the coppery, brisk quality of a well made cup.
Shelf LifeA best before date is marked on the pack; after it the tea stays safe, though it gives up some of its aromatic strength. For storage, think airtight, cool, dry and dark, away from direct sunlight.
Formulations change; the current UK pack is always the final word on ingredients and allergens.
Ingredients & nutrition

Inside the pack

Pack: A 40g pack holding 20 tea bags of caffeinated tea. From the pack date, count 18 months: that is the period in which the tea is at its best.

Only characterising components are shown; whatever is left, the base with no quantity given, forms the rest. Global sourcing, with blending and packing to the specification the brand sets.

Packaging: Disposal of this packaging depends on the component, so follow the markings on the UK pack and the guidance of your local authority.

What's in Twinings Scotland's Ceylon Tea (International Blend), 20 Tea Bags 40g, and what isn't:

  • In: a Scotland's Ceylon black tea; the only things in the bag are the listed components and any infusion base.
  • No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
  • Allergen note: the packing plant takes in nuts and cereals as well, and the most recent pack carries the cross contact statement to rely on.
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