Hyleys Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

At Hyleys we have many things to celebrate these days, one of them is that this month marks the 20th anniversary of the Hyleys brand. Join us in celebrating two decades 20 years of delivering innovative teas of the highest quality at an affordable price.

From now until August 31st, we will offer all our clients at www.hyleysteaonline.com 20% off site-wide so that each an every Hyleys customer can raise their cuppa and celebrate with us for the first 20 of many years to come!

 
Where we started and where we are now
Founded in 1997 by a dynamic group of professionals who had already established themselves in the Sri Lankan tea export & plantation industry, Hyleys Tea quickly asserted itself as a packer and exporter of the finest distinguished quality teas.
 
Today, 20 years later, you can enjoy a variety of unique teas and blends. Certain to offer something for everyone’s cup. Hyleys Tea exports to over 25 countries worldwide and operates a production plant of 90,000 square feet with modern infrastructure. Annually, the factory produces 3500 metric tons of tea. With a production output of 2.75 million tea bags per day, Hyleys Tea is currently the 4th largest exporter of tea bags from Sri Lanka. The tea bagging facility boasts of the latest Tea Bagging machines producing staple-free tea bags, as well as micro-filter Pyramid tea bags.
 
Hyleys highly experienced team of professional Tea Tasters grade over 8000 lots of tea per week & taste over 500 cups of tea per day, identifying & selecting the right type of teas to suit different markets around the world.

Just as it was 20 years ago, at Hyleys Tea, we are committed to achieving the highest required product standards at the most competitive price, which we take great pride, in delivering to each and every client. Many local & international awards won by Hyleys Tea over the year amply demonstrate our achievements.

Join us in the celebration! Click here to take advantage of the 20% off. Use code: CELEBRATION20 at checkout, and remember sale ends on August 31st.

Hyleys Instagram Contest


Are you traveling this summer? Take us with you and get a chance to win free tea!
This summer we will be following our customers to find the most creative pictures, we would love to see where Hyleys travels to.

 

#HyleysTravelingTea

 

Contest Rules:


We would love to see how you are spending your summer and drinking your Hyleys Tea. Every Friday we will be giving a free box of tea to the best picture of the week.
  1. Follow @HyleysTeaOnline on Instagram
  2. Allow @HyleysTeaOnline to follow you back
  3. Starting on July 11th   – August 18th take a photo and show us how you take Hyleys this summer.
  4. Share your picture on Instagram,
  5. Make sure to tag us using @hyleysteaonline and add #HyleysTravelingTea to your image description.
  6. Every Friday we will select the our favorite picture, share and comment on the winning picture on our Instagram account (@hyleysteaonline)
  7. We will notify the winners via direct messages on how to redeem the free tea.

Note: In order to see your entry, you must follow @hyleysteaonline and allow us to follow you back. By entering the contest you approve & authorize that we share your entry picture on Hyleys’ social media accounts.
No purchase necessary.

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Hyleys Iced Tea Popsicles

100% natural
Hyleys homemade iced tea popsicles with fruit slices.

 The recent heatwave might have closed airports in Arizona, but also might help you get more creative in ways to beat the weather with delightful all natural frozen treats. Here is a delicious recipe for iced tea popsicles you will love:  

Ingredients
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 8 Hyleys black tea bags like Hyleys Natures Harmony Teas
  • Fruit (fresh or frozen)
  • Sugar, honey or artificial sweetener to taste.
Instructions
  1. Pour the boiling water over the Hyleys tea bags
  2. Steep for 5 minutes
  3. Remove the tea bags
  4. Sweeten to taste
  5. Wait approximately 2 hours and let the tea cool.
  6. Add fruit
  7. Pour the tea into popsicle molds (or disposable paper cups) and insert sticks.
  8. Put the molds in the freezer until frozen.
  9. Enjoy!
Note that tea is milder in taste when frozen, so the iced tea you make for this recipe needs to be stronger & sweeter than usual.
 
 

Lets Celebrate Dad!

fathers day

This weekend we celebrate those men that have spent their days coaching, painting, playing football, helping on science projects, teaching how to drive, traveling, growing, but especially making memories that will last a lifetime.

For over 100 years now, the third Sunday of June has been set aside as a day to celebrate the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, brothers, and father figures in our lives.




So how did the concept of Father’s Day arise?


Well, many accredit Mrs. Sonora Smart Dodd, who in 1910 wanted to thank her father for raising her and her five siblings single-handedly after her mom passed away. However, talks about making a day designated for honoring dads as a National Holiday did not arise until 1924, when President Calvin Coolidge became the first president to show support for the idea of Father’s Day. But, it was actually President Lyndon B. Johnson who signed a presidential proclamation and declared the third Sunday of every June the National Holiday of Father’s Day in 1966.

The truth is that every Dads is unique, from their sense of humor to their personalities, but they all are role models, teachers, and even shoulders to cry on  for each of the children they raise and love. Each father leaves an imprint on his child or children’s lives, giving them values, education and imparting an everlasting influence as those children grow up and enter adulthood.

Give your Dad not just the joy of tea but the gift of relaxation and a chance to build more memories together around a strong cup of tea, just like their personality!

 Visit our website at www.hyleyteaonline.com and get 10% off all purchases $40 or more and always fast and free shipping in the USA when you buy 2 items or more.

Wishing all fathers a fantastic Father’s Day from everyone at Hyleys!


Tea Varieties and their Unique Nutritious Characteristics



 Camellia sinensis, an exotic sounding name for a botanical plant that is very commonly used daily worldwide. It can be green, black, or white. It can be consumed hot or iced. Some like it sweet, and some like it bitter. It can even be infused with many different types of flowers and herbs….Any guesses? If you guessed TEA, you are correct! Just like the grapes that are used to produce distinctive fine wines, the flavors and types of teas are dependent on weather conditions in the regions to which the Camellia sinensis plant is native. Other factors influencing the pedigrees of tea flavors are varying soil types, the geographic location of tea plantations and even the processing of the tea itself. However, there are 4 inherently different tea types, each with their own distinct health benefits:


1) Black tea is the most popular tea in the West, accounting for about 70% of the world’s tea consumption. Black tea is the result of a 6-hour oxidation process of the Camellia sinensis leaves. On its own, it is calorie, carbohydrate and fat-free, making it a healthy alternative to water. It also contains the highest caffeine percentage of all the tea types, though less than a cup of coffee. In many cultures, black tea is consumed with the addition of a slice of lemon, or even with milk and sugar.
 
2) Green tea has maintained its popularity in China, Japan, and Korea for centuries; however, due to the attention it has gotten recently for all its health benefits, green tea has also quickly gained popularity in the West. Unlike black tea, green tea is not oxidized or fermented but lightly dried. The processing of green tea involves only the rolling and heating of the freshly harvested leaves. Green tea is believed to have medicinal properties such as lowing cholesterol, preventing cancer, and increasing metabolism, thus promoting weight loss. Culturally, it is typically served without milk or sugar. *FUN TIP: because green tea has a slightly bitter taste, it should be brewed in lower temperature than the boiling point of water.
 
3) White tea is perhaps the most exclusive of all the teas- as it is rarer and more expensive. It originates from the Fujian province of China and is produced from young Camellia sinensis leaves. The leaves are harvested when the buds are still covered by white hair (thus the name “white tea”) and then the leaves go through a lengthy process of steaming. White tea has a natural sweet taste and the smallest amount of caffeine of all the teas.
 
4) Oolong Tea is the least popular of all the tea types, accounting for just about 3% of the world’s tea consumption. However, due to its fruity and flowery aroma and delicate taste, oolong tea has been dubbed the “champagne of teas” by tea connoisseurs. The processing of Oolong tea requires the drying of leaves, lightly oxidizing them, then cooling and drying. The flavors achieved are therefore lighter than black tea, stronger than green tea, with the caffeine content falling somewhere between the two as well.
 
Whether you prefer the robust and deep flavors of black tea or the earthy flavor of green tea with all its health benefits, there is certainly a tea flavor for everyone!

Shop Hyleys assorted tea flavors: Hyleys Nature's Harmony, Hyleys Slim Tea to get a taste for all of the delicious flavors and their nutritious benefits and determine what flavor is truly YOUR cup of tea!

HYLEYS CELEBRATES TEACHERS

It’s probably been a while since you were last at school but you´ll likely never forget about of the teachers that made a make in your life. They left us with great lessons, some because they introduced the subject they were teaching to you with love and passion, and others might have given you a lesson beyond the subject, perhaps a lesson of love, commitment and values.
Did you know that political and educational leaders began discussions for a day to honor teachers in 1944?  In 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim National Teachers’ Day.   It wasn’t until 1985 when the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May.
This is why through generations Teacher`s Appreciation Day is celebrated with great joy. There is always  a small but meaningful way to honor the teachers we revere and make them know how grateful we are for all their lasting contributions to our lives.
We all know, whether we are parents or not, how critical the role of a teacher is in every child’s life. Teachers help to develop not only good leaders and future governors or presidents of nations , but also people of ethics and honor with good values and respect.
Teaching requires not only understanding but passion, patience, love and a vow to be a great educator. Teachers are kind, hard-working, and unique. All of them are special as they have a very huge social responsibility once they decide to become a guide in our children’s lives. Lets thank them and remember that teachers are  part of who we have become as adults today.
At Hyleys we understand this and would like to honor all teachers for their hard work and dedication by creating a “Teacher Appreciation Sale”.  From now until June 7th enjoy up to 20% off on orders $40 or more. Please use code TEACHER17 at checkout.

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What is the Perfect Gift for Mom?

When we think of Mothers we all know that she often puts everyone else in the family before her. This often means taking care of the house, the kids, the schedules, sickness and even the family’s social calendar, leaving little time for her to relax.

At Hyleys we understand this, and in recognition to all these super-women, also called mothers, step-mothers or guardians, we would like to offer an exclusive “Mother’s Day” sale to cherish and pamper them. Because tea makes a perfect everyday gift to help her relax and unwind after a busy day!

Wishing all Mothers around the world a wonderful and very special Mother’s Day!



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