What Makes a Tea a Master’s Choice?
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In the world of tea, words like ritual, craft, and origin carry weight. So does the word master, especially when it's woven into the name of a blend.
At Governor’s Estate, our Master’s Choice collection is a tribute to the deep knowledge, sensory refinement, and legacy of those who have dedicated themselves to the art of tea over generations. It’s not about gender. It’s about expertise.
🫖 What is a Tea Master?
A tea master is someone who has spent years often decades learning the flavour, aroma, texture, and energy of tea.
They know how to:
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Select leaves at their seasonal peak
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Balance delicate botanicals in complex blends
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Understand origin, climate, soil, and process
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Create teas that carry both story and sensation
Tea mastery is not a title. It’s a commitment to tradition, to taste, and to the quiet magic of what’s in your cup.
🧬 A Tradition Carried Forward by All
While the word master may conjure a certain image, the reality is far more diverse. Across Sri Lanka, Japan, India, and beyond, tea mastery has been passed through generations of men and women alike field to factory, home to ceremony.
We honour everyone who contributes to this legacy past, present and future.
🌱 Why “Master’s Choice”?
We chose the name Master’s Choice to reflect:
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The precision and depth of our loose-leaf collection
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The expert-level balance of flavour, aroma and ritual
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The generational wisdom behind our Sri Lankan tea heritage
It’s not about hierarchy. It’s about reverence for the hands and hearts behind every blend.
✨ A Subtle Nod to Heritage
So, when you reach for a tea from our Master’s Choice range be it a floral Blissful Chamomile or a bold English Breakfast know that it was chosen with care, crafted with purpose, and named in quiet tribute to those who know the leaf by heart.
From the first sip, may it feel like a blend worthy of your ritual.