{"id":3991,"date":"2026-05-14T03:53:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T03:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/tea-beverages\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T21:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T21:44:13","slug":"tea-beverages","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/ta\/tea-beverages\/","title":{"rendered":"Ceylon Tea &#038; Beverages \u2014 Source Direct from Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.sle-pg *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\n.sle-pg{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;color:#1E2832;line-height:1.6}\n.sle-container{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}\n.sle-btn-amber{display:inline-block;background:#FF6A00;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:0.9375rem;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;transition:background 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Sri Lanka exports over 290 million kg annually to 130+ countries. Connect with EDB-verified tea exporters ready for bulk trade.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sle-hero-stats\">\n<span class=\"sle-hero-stat\">\u2615 290M+ kg exported\/year<\/span>\n<span class=\"sle-hero-stat\"><span class=\"sle-hero-stat__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M3 12h18\"\/><path d=\"M12 3a14 14 0 0 1 0 18\"\/><path d=\"M12 3a14 14 0 0 0 0 18\"\/><\/svg><\/span>130+ import countries<\/span>\n<span class=\"sle-hero-stat\"><span class=\"sle-hero-stat__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M21 8v12H3V8\"\/><path d=\"M2 8l3-5h14l3 5z\"\/><path d=\"M12 8v12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>MOQ from 100 kg<\/span>\n<span class=\"sle-hero-stat\"><span class=\"sle-hero-stat__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"14\" r=\"6\"\/><path d=\"M9 14l1.5 3 1.5-1 1.5 1 1.5-3\"\/><path d=\"M8 2l4 6 4-6\"\/><\/svg><\/span>EDB-Verified Suppliers<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-hero-ctas\">\n<a href=\"\/ta\/shop\/?product_cat=tea-beverages\" class=\"sle-btn-amber\">Browse Tea Products<\/a>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/contact-us\/\" class=\"sle-btn-ghost\">Post a Buying Requirement<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- KEY PRODUCTS -->\n<section class=\"sle-key-products\" style=\"margin-top:-30px;padding-top:90px\">\n<div class=\"sle-container\">\n<div class=\"sle-sec-head\">\n<span class=\"sle-sec-label\">Ready to Ship<\/span>\n<h2>Key Tea &#038; Beverage Products<\/h2>\n<p>MOQ-ready bulk tea from Sri Lanka&#8217;s finest estates and certified exporters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-grid\">\n<div class=\"sle-prod-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-prod-img sle-prod-img--photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-photo-8330335-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Ceylon OP Grade Tea\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-body\">\n<span class=\"sle-prod-badge\">Orthodox<\/span>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-name\">Ceylon OP Grade Tea<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-price\">From $4.20\/kg<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-moq\">MOQ: 100 kg \u00b7 FSSC 22000<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/product\/ceylon-op-bop-tea\/\" class=\"sle-prod-link\">View Product \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-prod-img sle-prod-img--photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-photo-8330335-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Ceylon Green Tea\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-body\">\n<span class=\"sle-prod-badge\">Green Tea<\/span>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-name\">Ceylon Green Tea<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-price\">From $5.80\/kg<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-moq\">MOQ: 50 kg \u00b7 Organic Available<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/product\/bulk-ceylon-green-tea\/\" class=\"sle-prod-link\">View Product \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-prod-img sle-prod-img--photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-photo-11873896-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Ceylon White Tea\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-body\">\n<span class=\"sle-prod-badge\">White Tea<\/span>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-name\">Ceylon White Tea<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-price\">From $18.00\/kg<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-moq\">MOQ: 25 kg \u00b7 Premium Grade<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/product\/bulk-ceylon-white-tea\/\" class=\"sle-prod-link\">View Product \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-prod-img sle-prod-img--photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-photo-28448494-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Ceylon Herbal Blends\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-body\">\n<span class=\"sle-prod-badge\">Herbal<\/span>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-name\">Ceylon Herbal Blends<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-price\">From $6.50\/kg<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-moq\">MOQ: 50 kg \u00b7 Custom Blends<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/product\/ceylon-herbal-tea-blends\/\" class=\"sle-prod-link\">View Product \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:32px\">\n<a href=\"\/ta\/shop\/?product_cat=tea-beverages\" class=\"sle-btn-amber\">View All Tea Products \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- INDUSTRY OVERVIEW -->\n<section class=\"sle-overview-section\">\n<div class=\"sle-container\">\n<div class=\"sle-overview-grid\">\n<div class=\"sle-overview-text\">\n<h2>Why Source Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka?<\/h2>\n<p>Ceylon tea \u2014 produced exclusively in Sri Lanka \u2014 is among the world&#8217;s most prized teas. Grown at elevations from 600m to over 2,100m in distinct regional microclimates, Ceylon tea offers unmatched flavor diversity: from the brisk, citrusy Nuwara Eliya high-grown teas to the full-bodied, copper-bright Ruhuna low-grown varieties.<\/p>\n<p>Sri Lanka is the world&#8217;s fourth-largest tea producer and second-largest tea exporter by value, shipping to over 130 countries. The Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) mandates quality certification through the Certificate of Origin, ensuring every kilogram is traceable to its estate and elevation.<\/p>\n<h3>Available Tea Grades<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Whole Leaf:<\/strong> OP (Orange Pekoe), FOP (Flowery OP), GFOP \u2014 premium loose leaf for retail<\/li>\n<li><strong>Broken Grades:<\/strong> BOP, BOPF \u2014 strong liquor, ideal for teabag blending<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fannings &#038; Dust:<\/strong> PF, PD, D \u2014 fast-brewing, teabag standard<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialty:<\/strong> Silver Tips White, Young Hyson Green, Pure Herbal Infusions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Private Label:<\/strong> Branded packaging, custom blend development available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Regional Profiles<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nuwara Eliya:<\/strong> Delicate, light golden, floral \u2014 the &#8220;Champagne of Ceylon Teas&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimbula:<\/strong> Bright, brisk, medium-bodied \u2014 classic Ceylon character<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uva:<\/strong> Distinctive menthol aroma, used in premium blends<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kandy:<\/strong> Full-bodied, rich colour \u2014 ideal for milk teas<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sabaragamuwa:<\/strong> Low-grown, fruity and sweet, good colour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"sle-stats-box\">\n<h3>Industry at a Glance<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>Annual Export Volume<\/span><strong>290M+ kg<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>Export Destinations<\/span><strong>130+ Countries<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>Annual Export Value<\/span><strong>$1.3B+<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>Tea Estates<\/span><strong>2,000+<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>Certified Factories<\/span><strong>700+<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>Top Markets<\/span><strong>UAE, Russia, Iran<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>MOQ (Bulk)<\/span><strong>From 50 kg<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stats-box\" style=\"margin-top:20px;background:#FFF8E1\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#E85D04\">Certifications Available<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>FSSC 22000 \/ ISO 22000<\/span><strong style=\"color:#E85D04;font-size:0.875rem\">\u2713 Food Safety<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>Organic (USDA \/ EU)<\/span><strong style=\"color:#E85D04;font-size:0.875rem\">\u2713 Available<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>Rainforest Alliance<\/span><strong style=\"color:#E85D04;font-size:0.875rem\">\u2713 Available<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>Halal Certified<\/span><strong style=\"color:#E85D04;font-size:0.875rem\">\u2713 Available<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>Certificate of Origin<\/span><strong style=\"color:#E85D04;font-size:0.875rem\">\u2713 Mandatory<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- COMPLIANCE -->\n<section class=\"sle-compliance-section\">\n<div class=\"sle-container\">\n<div class=\"sle-sec-head\">\n<span class=\"sle-sec-label\">Import Guidance<\/span>\n<h2>What Importers Need to Know<\/h2>\n<p>Key regulatory and documentation requirements for importing Ceylon tea<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-compliance-grid\">\n<div class=\"sle-compliance-card\">\n<h3><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"#0F2A4A\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4m6 2a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"\/><\/svg>Mandatory Documentation<\/h3>\n<p>All Ceylon tea shipments must include: Certificate of Origin (Tea Board), Phytosanitary Certificate, Health Certificate, Packing List, and Commercial Invoice. Organic tea requires additional organic certification from an accredited body.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-compliance-card\">\n<h3><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"#0F2A4A\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M3 6l3 1m0 0l-3 9a5.002 5.002 0 006.001 0M6 7l3 9M6 7l6-2m6 2l3-1m-3 1l-3 9a5.002 5.002 0 006.001 0M18 7l3 9m-3-9l-6-2m0-2v2m0 16V5m0 16H9m3 0h3\"\/><\/svg>EU &#038; US Regulations<\/h3>\n<p>EU: Must comply with MRL (Maximum Residue Level) regulations \u2014 pesticide testing reports required. US: FDA registration of tea exporter facility required. All major Sri Lankan exporters maintain pre-tested compliance reports available on request.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-compliance-card\">\n<h3><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"#0F2A4A\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M20 7l-8-4-8 4m16 0l-8 4m8-4v10l-8 4m0-10L4 7m8 4v10M4 7v10l8 4\"\/><\/svg>Packaging &#038; Labeling<\/h3>\n<p>Bulk tea: 25 kg to 50 kg multi-wall paper or foil-lined sacks. Retail-ready: custom branded packaging with ingredient, weight, best-before date, and country of origin. Private label minimum orders typically start at 500 units.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- FEATURED EXPORTERS -->\n<section class=\"sle-exporters-section\">\n<div class=\"sle-container\">\n<div class=\"sle-sec-head\">\n<span class=\"sle-sec-label\">Verified Suppliers<\/span>\n<h2>Featured Tea Exporters<\/h2>\n<p>EDB-registered Sri Lankan tea exporters ready for direct bulk trade<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-exporters-grid-pg\">\n<div class=\"sle-exp-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-exp-logo\">CT<\/div>\n<p class=\"sle-exp-name\">Ceylon Tea House<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-exp-tagline\">Premium Orthodox &#038; CTC Tea \u00b7 Est. 1998 \u00b7 Colombo<\/p>\n<div class=\"sle-exp-badges\">\n<span class=\"sle-exp-badge sle-exp-badge-edb\">EDB Verified<\/span>\n<span class=\"sle-exp-badge sle-exp-badge-org\">Rainforest Alliance<\/span>\n<span class=\"sle-exp-badge sle-exp-badge-iso\">ISO 22000<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:0.8125rem;color:#5A6A7A;margin-bottom:12px\">All grades available \u00b7 Private label \u00b7 500+ kg MOQ \u00b7 Exports to EU, AU, US<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/verified-exporters\/\" class=\"sle-exp-link\">View Profile \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-exp-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-exp-logo\" style=\"background:#2D6A4F\">HG<\/div>\n<p class=\"sle-exp-name\">Highland Gardens Tea Co.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-exp-tagline\">Nuwara Eliya Specialty Teas \u00b7 Est. 2003 \u00b7 Kandy<\/p>\n<div class=\"sle-exp-badges\">\n<span class=\"sle-exp-badge sle-exp-badge-edb\">EDB Verified<\/span>\n<span class=\"sle-exp-badge sle-exp-badge-org\">Organic USDA<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:0.8125rem;color:#5A6A7A;margin-bottom:12px\">Specialty high-grown \u00b7 Silver Tips \u00b7 Green &#038; White tea \u00b7 Custom blends<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/verified-exporters\/\" class=\"sle-exp-link\">View Profile \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-exp-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-exp-logo\" style=\"background:#40916C\">SL<\/div>\n<p class=\"sle-exp-name\">SL Tea Exports Ltd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-exp-tagline\">Large-Volume Orthodox &#038; CTC \u00b7 Est. 1989 \u00b7 Colombo<\/p>\n<div class=\"sle-exp-badges\">\n<span class=\"sle-exp-badge sle-exp-badge-edb\">EDB Verified<\/span>\n<span class=\"sle-exp-badge sle-exp-badge-iso\">Halal Certified<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:0.8125rem;color:#5A6A7A;margin-bottom:12px\">20-container capacity \u00b7 All grades \u00b7 Middle East specialists \u00b7 100 kg MOQ<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/verified-exporters\/\" class=\"sle-exp-link\">View Profile \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:32px\">\n<a href=\"\/ta\/verified-exporters\/\" class=\"sle-btn-amber\">See All Tea Exporters \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- BUYER GUIDES -->\n<section class=\"sle-guides-section\">\n<div class=\"sle-container\">\n<div class=\"sle-sec-head\">\n<span class=\"sle-sec-label\">Buyer Resources<\/span>\n<h2>Ceylon Tea Buyer Guides<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-guides-grid\">\n<a href=\"\/ta\/how-to-buy-ceylon-tea-in-bulk\/\" class=\"sle-guide-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-guide-icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M12 6.253v13m0-13C10.832 5.477 9.246 5 7.5 5S4.168 5.477 3 6.253v13C4.168 18.477 5.754 18 7.5 18s3.332.477 4.5 1.253m0-13C13.168 5.477 14.754 5 16.5 5c1.747 0 3.332.477 4.5 1.253v13C19.832 18.477 18.247 18 16.5 18c-1.746 0-3.332.477-4.5 1.253\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-guide-text\">\n<h4>How to Buy Ceylon Tea in Bulk<\/h4>\n<p>Complete guide to grades, pricing, MOQs, and working with Sri Lankan tea exporters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/sri-lanka-export-documents-checklist\/\" class=\"sle-guide-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-guide-icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2m-6 9l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-guide-text\">\n<h4>Sri Lanka Export Documents Checklist<\/h4>\n<p>Required documentation for importing tea: Certificate of Origin, phytosanitary, health certs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- BROWSE CTA -->\n<section class=\"sle-browse-cta\">\n<div class=\"sle-container\">\n<div class=\"sle-browse-cta-inner\">\n<h2>Ready to Source Ceylon Tea?<\/h2>\n<p>Connect directly with EDB-verified Sri Lankan tea exporters. 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