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IN CELEBRATION OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY
ENJOY A CUP OF ROYAL FLUSH TEA
ROYAL FLUSH TEA
In 1954, a tea bush was planted by Prince Philip on the grounds of the Pedro Estate to commemorate Queen Elizabeth's first state visit to Sri Lanka after her Coronation. In 2012, The East India Company picked leaves from the original tea bush to make a tea that was selected and served at the official royal lunch for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Over the last 61 years, cuttings taken from the original bush have been propagated on the estate resulting in an exclusive “royal tea” area. Our Royal Flush Tea is created from tea picked from these bushes and is unique to The East India Company. Our exquisite Royal Flush Tea brews a rich, golden liquor. Smooth, delicate and bright with a hint of sweetness, it makes the perfect treat for a special celebration.
See more of the Royal visit below...
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip embark on their First ‘World Tour’ after the 1952 Coronation. The 6 month visit through the Commonwealth Nations includes an 11 day trip to Ceylon…
Prince Philip departing ‘Queen’s Cottage’, the official residence, in the picturesque Nuwara Eliya tea region.
April 17, 1954 - Prince Philip, Sri Lankan Governor General Sir Oliver Goonetilleke, and Sri Lankan Prime Minister Sir John Kotelawala welcomed to the Pedro Tea Estate, Nuwara Eliya.
Prince Philip (far left) plants a ceremonial tea bush commemorating his visit.
Prince Philip (far left) meets with plantation workers on the Estate.
Crowds gather to bid farewell to Prince Philip.
THE RECORD REIGN BOOK SET
To mark the occasion of Queen Elizabeth becoming the UK’s longest reigning monarch, Illustrated London News Ltd has published this beautiful, limited edition two book set, exploring the lives of Elizabeth II and Victoria, documenting Britain’s evolution under their reigns, from Empire to Commonwealth, steam trains to space travel.
Volume 1: The Record Number of a Record Reign
In 1897, Illustrated London News paid tribute to Victoria’s era-defining monarchy with The Record Number of a Record Reign. This commemorative publication honoured Queen Victoria’s reign and the grand accomplishments of Victorian Britain.
Volume 2: The Record Reign of Her Majesty The Queen
This new volume celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s extraordinary time on the throne. With thoughtful editorial and unseen archival images, it reflects on the evolution of Britain and the monarchy since 1952. This beautiful record of Queen Elizabeth’s reign is produced to the same impeccable standards as The Record Number of a Record Reign
ENJOY A CUP OF ROYAL FLUSH TEA WITH THE RECORD REIGN
Enjoy a cup of our Royal Flush Tea while you journey through two record breaking reigns with a complementary caddy with every Record Reign book set. A bright, delicate and beautifully balanced Orange Pekoe Tea with a very Royal connection. Our Royal Flush Loose Tea Caddy will be automatically added to your order at the checkout.
Regarded as the Illustrated London News’ most lavish publication, no expense has been spared in meticulously reproducing this extraordinary historic record. The Record Reign book set was formally presented to Her Majesty The Queen on 9 September 2015, the day she became Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
The book set is presented together in an exquisitely crafted slipcase measuring H410mm x W310mm x D40mm