Close-up of London Golden Breakfast Tea leaves

Golden London Breakfast tea leaves arranged in a circle

No. 12

Golden London Breakfast

€8,95

Handcrafted breakfast tea from Sri Lanka’s Lumbini Tea Garden, blending artistry and expertise to elevate your mornings.

Format

Size:50g PACK

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Christmas Delivery Cut-Off Dates

Please see below the cut-off dates for holiday orders to ensure that your gifts arrive before Christmas.

UK Delivery

Method	Carrier	Final Order Date
Standard	Royal Mail	2pm, 19th of December
DPD Tracked	DPD	2pm, 22nd of December
Next-Working Day	DPD	2pm, 23rd of December

European Deliveries

Method	Carrier	Final Order Date
Standard	Royal Mail	7th of December
Tracked	UPS	14th of December

Rest of the World

Method	Carrier	Final Order Date
Standard	Royal Mail	4th of December
ROW Tracked	UPS	14th of December

Standard Delivery Schedule

UK Delivery

You can find more information on their services' status at the following links: Today's Royal Mail updates - Today's DPD service updates.

Method	Cost	Carrier	Transit time
Standard	£3.50, Free - over £40	Royal Mail	2-5 days, Tracked
DPD Tracked	£6.50 Free - over £100	DPD	1-3 days, Tracked
Next-Working-Day	£9.95	DPD	Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked
Saturday	£15.00	DPD	Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked

Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday.

*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.

*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.

European deliveries

Currently, there are some delays with sending parcels to EU countries from the UK. This is due to the UK leaving the European Union. We will keep you updated with any notifications as they happen.

Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries.

CUSTOMS CHARGES: All commercial goods arriving from the UK are subject to VAT, Import Duty and a handling fee in the country receiving the goods.

Method	Cost	Carrier	Transit time
Standard	From £5.50	Royal Mail	3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)
Economy	From £5.50	Royal Mail	3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)
Tracked	From £15.95	UPS	3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked

*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.

*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.

Rest of the World

Method	Cost	Carrier	Transit time
Standard	From £4.00	Royal Mail	8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)
USA tracked	From £15.00	UPS	2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked
ROW Tracked	From £18.95	UPS	1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked

*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.

*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.

Update on Shipping to Canada

Shipping to Canada is facing some disruption due to the ongoing Canada Postal Strike. Standard Shipping has been temporarily suspended as a result. (Dated 8th October, 2025).

Update on Shipping to US Customers

Due to recent regulatory changes introduced by the U.S. FDA (effective from 1 September 2025), all tea and food-related shipments to the U.S regardless of value are now require detailed FDA clearance.

As we work to align with these new requirements, we’ve temporarily paused shipping to the United States. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We’re actively working on a compliant solution and hope to resume service to the US. soon.

(Dated 1st September, 2025).

All International Buyers (Including EU)

Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our customer care team on our Contact Us page.

This special English Breakfast Tea comes from Lumbini, an exceptional tea plantation in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is famous for its tea which is why they are still referred to as Ceylon Tea. Lumbini is located in the village of Deniyaya around 200 km away from Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, towards the southern region. Tea planting in this region began to gain popularity only in the 1970s.

Teas grown in the southern region are known as low-grown teas due to their lower altitude. Lumbini, situated at an altitude of 450m above sea level, also produces low-grown teas, but with a distinctly different flavour profile compared to its neighbouring counterparts. The Lumbini Tea Valley is a place where the soil is rich and un-eroded, and rich in minerals while pure oxygen-rich air flows in from adjoining 20,000 acres of virgin rainforest Sinharaja (a UNESCO World Heritage site).

The warm ocean breeze wafts in from the Southern coast, and the Gin River, famous for its precious stones, flows through the valley below. These unique combinations of atmospheres make for one of the richest, unspoiled environments on earth.

These leaves are delicately selected and plucked by hand and are twisted using "Kithul" palm wood fitted rollers, maximizing twist, and bringing out the natural essence from within the leaves. The fresh oxygen-rich atmosphere of the Lumbini Valley enhances the tea's flavour, aroma, and richness as the tea naturally oxidizes.

The goal of producing this amazing tea is to unite the elements of earth, air, light, and water to produce a cup of tea that reflects the land it came from and the heart and feelings of every person involved in the process of creating it.

The aim is to create a better world, both in and outside the cup. Within the cup, Lumbini has preserved perfection, as close to the first ‘untainted’ cup of Camelia Sinensis drunk 5000 years ago.

Region

Deniyaya Region, Sri Lanka

Lumbini Tea Valley, situated in the lush Lumbini Valley of Sri Lanka, is renowned for producing exceptional single-origin teas. The valley's pristine environment, enriched by its proximity to the Sinharaja Rainforest—a UNESCO World Heritage site—provides an ideal setting for cultivating high-quality tea leaves. Tea pickers commence their day before sunrise, harvesting the freshest, dew-kissed leaves that are rich in medicinal properties and offer a refreshing taste. Demonstrating a strong commitment to community development, Lumbini Tea Valley allocates 10% of its net profits through the CUH TEA CHARITY FOUNDATION (GUARANTEE) LIMITED. This initiative supports local welfare projects, including free lunches and book donation campaigns aimed at enhancing education for young children.

The estate's dedication to artisan craftsmanship and sustainable practices has garnered over ninety-five local and international awards, setting a benchmark for tea producers worldwide. Notably, their Golden Breakfast Tea received the GoldAward in the breakfast tea category at the Leafies Awards 2022, held in London. Lumbini Tea Valley's harmonious blend of environmental stewardship, community engagement, and exceptional tea production continues to earn global recognition and appreciation.

Their CUH TEA CHARITY FOUNDATION (GUARANTEE) LIMITED uses 10% of their net profits to develop the community and ensure that they continue to grow with their teas. They have also received recognition in over ninety-five local and international awards, affirming that their artisan craftsmanship and sustainable growing practices are a benchmark for tea producers worldwide.This very special breakfast tea alone has won many awards including the Gold Award for Breakfast tea at the ‘Leafies’ competition in London.

3g - 4g

200ml

100°C

3 - 5mins