Biodynamic Handmade Rare Blink Bonnie Tea

Indulge in the unparalleled richness of Blink Bonnie Tea, a meticulously hand-crafted  tea from Sri Lanka's Idulgashinna Tea Garden. Grown with utmost care, these tea leaves are the result of a special, small batch, hand-rolled process, making each sip a testament to the artisanal touch in every cup. Cultivated with biodynamic principles, the tea reflects a harmonious relationship with nature, ensuring the highest quality and purity. Organically nurtured and ethically sourced under Fair Trade practices, Blink Bonnie Tea is a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

Organic, Biodynamic Tea from Sri Lanka's Idulgashinna Tea Garden

  • While not a Green Tea, Oolong, or a Black Tea, these handmade teas are partially fermented and possess caffeine levels similar to an oolong
  • Each leaf is hand picked and rolled
  • Grown from a special clonal variety of Camellia Sinensis (Tea Plant)
  • Comes from an Organic, Biodynamic Tea Estate
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Specially dried and withered without heat, these leaves showcase a distinctive character derived from a unique colonial variety of Camellia sinensis. What sets this tea apart is the exclusivity of its production – only a few dozen plants contribute to the leaves used in crafting these exceptional teas. Each cup encapsulates the essence of handmade perfection, inviting you to savor the distinctive flavors and embrace the story behind each batch of Blink Bonnie Tea.

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Biodynamic Farming

Nestled within the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka, the Idulgashinna Tea Estate unfolds a meticulous and time-honored process of growing and plucking tea. At this enchanting estate, the journey begins with the cultivation of the revered Camellia sinensis, a colonial variety thriving in the region's unique terroir. The tea bushes, carefully tended to under biodynamic and organic principles, yield leaves of exceptional quality. Skilled hands meticulously pluck the tender leaves, ensuring only the finest tips and buds are harvested.

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With utmost precision and discernment, skilled artisans meticulously choose only the most tender tips and buds, ensuring each leaf carries the essence of unparalleled quality. The true magic unfolds as these carefully chosen leaves undergo the artisanal touch of hand-rolling, a process that involves expertise and dedication. Each leaf, individually handled and gently rolled, becomes a testament to the craftsmanship embedded in every aspect of the tea-making journey.

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Direct from the Source

This direct, fair trade approach elevates not only the tea's quality but also enriches the lives of those involved in its creation. Sip by sip, you're not just enjoying a cup of tea – you're partaking in a shared journey that values integrity, respect, and the true essence of a community-driven tea experience.

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Our teas are cultivated, harvested, and blended from soil to cup with the Magic Hour Rule of Love. The base of our teas is grown in the tea estate where I was married :)! The exquisite buds are grown and harvested by our friends in a garden that touches the sky at the top of the mountains in the high-country of Sri Lanka. The pristine Idulgashinna Bio Tea Garden’s perched above a wildlife preserve. It was the first tea garden to become certified Biodynamic and organic in the world, it’s home to our family of farmers and growers whose respect towards nature and one another has become the gold standard of tea estates all over the world. We also source from small organic family gardens in Taiwan, Rwanda, India, Yunnan, Kyoto and Kagoshima, Japan.

Our formulator, Zhena, is an aromatherapist and was one of the founders of the Organic and Fair Trade movement over 25 years ago. She was crucial in getting rules for organics passed and has had a long-time passion for organics, Biodynamics and pure products. Her blending style is bold and she uses Organic-Compliant extracts of fruits, essential oils, and spices that fall under the “Natural Flavors” broad stroke ingredient description by the FDA. We only use extracts and flavors extracted with non-toxic methods and are 100% natural coming from the fruit or spice or flower that is distilled without chemicals.

Other companies may use “Natural Flavors” that are in a Propylene Glycol base—Zhena fought the label standards on this chemical 15 years ago and is dedicated to NEVER using flavorings with this or any other chemicals. Our flavors are entirely extracted naturally using alcohol or steam distillation. In the blending process, if the extract has alcohol, the alcohol dissipates. If you’ve ever used Vanilla Extract for cooking—you’ve used what Zhena uses in larger volumes.

When we writes, “Natural Flavors” it’s not because we wants to but that’s what the FDA requires. It’s not a great description and we assure you our standards are of the highest using only natural extracts and essential oils.

Please feel free to enjoy most of our teas without worry regarding being vegan compliant.
As of May of 2021, the only tea we have that is not vegan is Quintessence, which contains honey crystals.

You could steep our teas many times. A new flavor nuance will arise each time. If you’re planning to steep more than twice, you might want to add an additional teaspoon or two according to taste and the strength desired.

It's a common misconception that tea ceremony has to take up a lot of time from your schedule. I want to encourage you to take time for yourself, daily, in a simple tea ceremony. Simply naming 3 gratitudes as your water boils will uplift and shift your day!

However, the process only has to take as little as 10 minutes! For example, for most of our teas we suggest steeping 1 heaping teaspoon in water that is between 160--212 degrees (depending on the tea type--check the label!). As you steep your tea for the recommended minutes, take 3 heart-breaths, expanding the emerald green energy of your heart chakra. As you expand that blessed energy, you will activate your true intelligence which is found in the heart.

Then as you steep your loose-leaf magical tea, center into your senses. As yourself the Magic Hour sensory questions:

  • What do I hear?
  • What do I see?
  • What do I feel?
  • What do I smell?
  • What do I taste?

Then sip your tea with newfound presence.

Presence is where heaven is found. We want you to find your heaven on a daily basis!
For more steeping instructions, watch my video found here.