Ceylon Tea – Since 1867
Best Ceylon Tea in Sri Lanka – Authentic Flavors & Premium Quality
In 1867, James Taylor, of Scottish origin, planted 19 acres of tea in the city of Kandy in Ceylon, at the Loolecondera Estate, as the first commercial tea plantation. The eventual sale of Loolecondera teas resulted in 1872 in Kandy, with the first tea consignment to London in 1873.
Ceylon tea
The best tea with a
distinct flavour,
aroma and strength
Today, pure Ceylon tea comes to the market with the Lion logo, which denotes 100% pure Ceylon tea. When searching for the best Ceylon tea in Sri Lanka, the Lion logo remains authentic.
guarantee of 100% pure quality. This iconic symbol represents not just exceptional tea but an industry that fuels Sri Lanka’s economy. The export of tea today is one of the most important sources of foreign exchange earnings for the country and accounted for 2% of the GDP in 2013, contributing US$1,527 million to the country’s economy. The industry employs over 1 million people, both direct and indirect and is the world’s fourth largest tea producer.
Tantalizing the world with its
Signature taste and aroma
Ceylon tea is also the cleanest tea in the world in terms of pesticide residues, a fact confirmed by the ISO Technical Committee.
Sri Lanka was also the first to achieve the ‘Ozone-Friendly Tea’ label recognised under the Montreal Protocol Treaty.
Continuing Legacy
Being the trusted and most favoured tea brand among tea lovers worldwide, Ceylon tea contributes not only to enhancing the taste but also to the development of the country.
1,527
US$
million
1
million
employees
19%
of global
demand
40+
exporting
countries
We process all kinds of teas
At Millennium Tea, we process not only Ceylon tea but also all kinds of tea purchased from worldwide auctions. When our clients give a sample and demand a similar product, our in-house R&D team is capable of delivering the same after a testing procedure. Before introducing a new product to the market, we conduct an in-depth analysis and research on the relevant market to determine whether the new product suits the market.
