Ceylon is the colonial name for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is the third largest tea producing area in the world, but produces primarily black teas. In fact, tea production is Sri Lanka's largest employer, providing work for more than one million residents. Most Ceylon teas are black tea, but they are beginning to grow more and more white, green and oolong tea. Most Ceylon jasmine tea is made with green tea, as it is in China.
Ceylon green teas have a full body and are somewhat pungent with a nutty or malty flavor that is bright and bold. The addition of jasmine gives the tea a sweeter aroma and fragrance. You'll find Ceylon green jasmine teas to be richer than many other jasmine teas.
White tea is gaining popularity quickly in the Western world, so it's likely that we'll see more white tea blends. It's certainly possible that we'll soon begin to see white jasmine tea from Sri Lanka, as well.
You can also find Ceylon jasmine tea made with black tea leaves. Because Herbal Tea is stronger than other teas, the jasmine flavor is typically very subdued in black teas. However, because Ceylon black teas are milder than many other black teas, the jasmine takes more of a center stage in Ceylon black teas.
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