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Source Premium Ceylon Tea
Directly from Sri Lanka
The world’s finest high-grown teas — Orthodox, CTC, Green, White, and Herbal blends. Sri Lanka exports over 290 million kg annually to 130+ countries. Connect with EDB-verified tea exporters ready for bulk trade.
Key Tea & Beverage Products
MOQ-ready bulk tea from Sri Lanka’s finest estates and certified exporters
Why Source Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka?
Ceylon tea — produced exclusively in Sri Lanka — is among the world’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.
Sri Lanka is the world’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.
Available Tea Grades
- Whole Leaf: OP (Orange Pekoe), FOP (Flowery OP), GFOP — premium loose leaf for retail
- Broken Grades: BOP, BOPF — strong liquor, ideal for teabag blending
- Fannings & Dust: PF, PD, D — fast-brewing, teabag standard
- Specialty: Silver Tips White, Young Hyson Green, Pure Herbal Infusions
- Private Label: Branded packaging, custom blend development available
Regional Profiles
- Nuwara Eliya: Delicate, light golden, floral — the “Champagne of Ceylon Teas”
- Dimbula: Bright, brisk, medium-bodied — classic Ceylon character
- Uva: Distinctive menthol aroma, used in premium blends
- Kandy: Full-bodied, rich colour — ideal for milk teas
- Sabaragamuwa: Low-grown, fruity and sweet, good colour
Industry at a Glance
Certifications Available
What Importers Need to Know
Key regulatory and documentation requirements for importing Ceylon tea
Mandatory Documentation
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.
EU & US Regulations
EU: Must comply with MRL (Maximum Residue Level) regulations — 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.
Packaging & Labeling
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.
Featured Tea Exporters
EDB-registered Sri Lankan tea exporters ready for direct bulk trade
Ceylon Tea House
Premium Orthodox & CTC Tea · Est. 1998 · Colombo
All grades available · Private label · 500+ kg MOQ · Exports to EU, AU, US
View Profile →Highland Gardens Tea Co.
Nuwara Eliya Specialty Teas · Est. 2003 · Kandy
Specialty high-grown · Silver Tips · Green & White tea · Custom blends
View Profile →SL Tea Exports Ltd.
Large-Volume Orthodox & CTC · Est. 1989 · Colombo
20-container capacity · All grades · Middle East specialists · 100 kg MOQ
View Profile →Ready to Source Ceylon Tea?
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