Ceylon Tea Presence at the Coffee Tea Cacao Russian Expo in Moscow from 17th-19th April 2024.
Ceylon Tea Presence at the Coffee Tea Cacao Russian Expo in Moscow from 17th-19th April 2024.
Welcome to the official website of the Sri Lanka Tea Board - the apex regulatory and administrative body of the Sri Lankan Tea Industry.
The Sri Lanka Tea Board comprises representatives from both private and government bodies involved in the industry, including cultivators and manufacturers, traders, exporters and plantation employees. We act as the catalyst of growth for Ceylon Tea, the country’s principal and most popular export, by facilitating trade and business, propagation and creating awareness, encouraging research and innovation, and by supporting the creation of a forward thinking and progressive national policy framework.
Ceylon Tea Presence at the Coffee Tea Cacao Russian Expo in Moscow from 17th-19th April 2024.
SLTB-TPU in Beijing- China participated at the Beijing Tea Expo 2024 trade exhibition that was held from 19th to 22nd April 2024 at the Beijing Agricultural Exhibition Center, centrally located in Beijing, China. The event primarily functions as a business-to-consumer (B2C) platform, facilitating Ceylon Tea agents based in Beijing to directly showcase and promote their brands to the Chinese
Ceylon Tea Awareness and Ceylon Tea Tasting sessions conducted by the Sri Lanka Tea Board to students at the Warsaw University in Poland with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Poland.
Ceylon Tea presence at the World Food Warsaw, Poland from 16th to 18th April 2024 For more information about Ceylon Tea; www.pureceylontea.com Buy Ceylon Tea ; https://www.pureceylontea.com/where-to-buy/
Sri Lanka Tea Board and Sri Lanka High Commission in London commorated the189th Birthday of late James Taylor- Father of Ceylon Tea on 29.03.2024 in Auchenblae and served a flower wreath to the monument of James Taylor together with Andrew Bowie, MP and UK Minister for Energy, H. E. Rohitha Bogollagama, Sri Lanka High Commissioner
The Ceylon Tea Networking Session hosted by the Sri Lanka Tea Board and Sri Lanka High Commission at Maryculter Hotel in Aberdeen, UK, on 29th March A memento, appreciating the great contribution by James Taylor, Father of Ceylon Tea, to the people of Sri Lanka, was presented to Ms. Anne Lowson of the Auchenblae Heritage
Ceylon Tea Pavillion at Uzfood 2024 from 26th to 28th March 2024 in Tashkent,Uzbekistan – organised by the Tea Promotion Unit in Moscow
London Api (ලන්ඩන් අපි) visited IFE London 2024. Coverage will be soon on https://www.youtube.com/@LondonApiChannel/videos
Ceylon Tea Awareness and tasting session at the Glasgow Caledonian University on 28.03.2024
In line with Sri Lanka Tea Board participation at the IFE 2024 held at London- ExCell, on 26.3.2024, His Excellency Rohitha Bogollagama, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in the UK, joined by Mr. Niraj de Mell, Chairman of Sri Lanka Tea Board and Pavithri Peiris, Director Promotion met with the Board Directors of the European
Parallel to the Sri Lanka Tea Board participation to the IFE London Exhibition 2024, the Ceylon Tea Networking reception held at the High Commission which was attended by nearly 100 members of the UK tea and food trade, senior UK officials including the Department of Business and Trade and the Commonwealth related bodies, trade chamber
ESTA member Hans Verhoosel joined Nigel and David in a meeting with Pavithri Peiris of the Sri Lanka Tea Board to discuss collaboration between the two organisations. #esta #specialitytea
Few glittering moments from the Opening Ceremony of the Ceylon Tea pavilion at the IFE London 2024 on 25th March by the H. E. Rohitha Bogollagama, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka High Commission in London. The Chairman Sri Lanka Tea Board also joined with the occasion. Ceylon tea presence at the IFE London from 25th
Sri Lanka Tea Board participated at Alimenataria 2024 exhibition with 04 private sector companies. More than 3,200 exhibiting companies from 68 countries took part in Alimentaria 2024 Exhibition in Spain and around 107,900 professionals had visited the show, 25% of them international, from 120 countries. Sri Lanka Tea Board concluded successful Ceylon Tea Experiencing and
Ceylon Tea in Spain at the Alimentaria & Hostelco 2024 Fair. Experience world finest tea blends, immerse yourself in the aroma, taste and liquor.
Sirha Budapest (Hungexpo) Trade Exhibition – 2024 was held in Hungexpo Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center, Hungary from 5th – 7th March 2024. Sri Lanka Tea Board participated at this Trade Exhibition in Hungary with Stassen Exports (Pvt) Ltd and Mlesna Ceylon Tea Agent in Hungary for the first time as an approach to enhance
Ceylon Tea presence at the Foodex Japan in Tokyo from 5th to 8th March
Agri Tech 2024 exhibition in Bataatta, Hambantota from 2nd to 5th March
Ceylon Tea presence at the Gulfood in Dubai from 19th to 23rd Feb Za abeel Hall 2
The APRC 37th session will be held in Sri Lanka from February 19th to 25th, 2024, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation Industries is facilitating and hosting the honorable ministers & delegates who are participating from overseas countries. Today, Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director of the World Food & Agriculture Organization, Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister
Ceylon Tea presence at the Prodexpo 2024 from 05th to 9th February 2024 in Moscow, Russia
Ceylon Tea/Tourism Networking Session Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing-China 29.01.2024 Sri Lanka Tea Board/Tea Promotion Unit-Beijing in collaboration with Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing hosted a networking session with the representation of the Ceylon Tea importers, Tour Operators, and Media on 29th of January, 2024. The objective of the event was to encourage Chinese
Ceylon Tea Promotions in Beijing-China 26.01.2024 Sri Lanka Tea Board, Tea Promotion Unit in Beijing invited to make a speech on the development of the Sri Lanka Tea Industry, Ceylon Tea and the global tea market at the “Kareem Tea 2024 Spring Festival Reception” event hosted by the M/s. Kareem Tea Industry Ltd on 26th
Ceylon Tea Promotions in Tianjin-China 18.01.2023 Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing was invited to participate at the annual event hosted by the M/s. Warner International Gold Club in Tianjin-China. Accordingly, the Sri Lanka Tea Board, Tea Promotion Unit in collaboration with Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing participated at the event with the objective of promoting
The 25th sessional meeting of the Food & Agricultural Organization /Inter-Governmental Group on Tea conducted in Guwahati, Assam (India) from 31st January to 2nd February 2024. This platform was usually created for discussions among the member nations regarding the progress made in respect of on-going topics as well as the new agenda items proposed to
Ceylon Tea at the Toronto Tea Festival, Canada For more information about Ceylon Tea; www.pureceylontea.com Buy Ceylon Tea ; https://www.pureceylontea.com/where-to-buy/
Chairman & officials of the Tea Board visited the Ministry of Power & Energy yesterday with the officials of the Iranian Embassy & Iranian Trade Promotion Organization. In 2023 CPC entered in to an agreement with the Tea Board to settle the USD 250 Million outstanding facility to the National Iranian Oil Company for Oil
Ms. Renate Reisch, writer and public speaker from Austria at the Ceylon Tea Tasting
Ms. Safa Sharif A. Khaliq, the Chief Executive Officer of “Export Bahrain” together with Ms.Zainab Matrook from Marketing & Promotions section of “Export Bahrain” met Dr. Kingsley Bernard, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on 08th January 2024. This official meeting was initiated by H.E H.M.G.R.R.K.Wijeratne Mendis, The Ambassador
SLTB Chairman Niraj de Mel says inaugural Colombo Tea Auction for 2024 reports favourable prices creating optimism for year ahead Says too early to set specific export target for 2024, maybe post-April Estimates tea export volume dropped below 2022 levels in 2023 to around 242 million kilos, whilst earnings increased to $ 1.3 billion Calls
Ceylon Tea promotions at the China Tea Fair in Fuzhou, Fujian Province in South China and jointly promoted Ceylon Tea with Imperial Teas, Sinolan Teas and Continental Teas brands.Thanks for the Fuzhou Government for offering 72 sqm constructed pavilion based on the Diplomatic relationship between Sri Lanka and China. For more information about Ceylon Tea;
Ms. Joyce Maina, Director of the European Specialty Tea Association and the Founder of Cambridge Tea Consistency conducted session on emerging trends and opportunities in the Specialty Tea Sector globally and empowering the direct exports and exploring market access opportunities for handmade / Artisanal tea producers in Sri Lanka. The session was held on 14th
Ceylon Tea Promotion in “Kuban Christmas Fair” in Sochi, Russia -21st -24th December 2023 For more information about Ceylon Tea; www.pureceylontea.com Buy Ceylon Tea ; https://www.pureceylontea.com/where-to-buy/
Ms. Joyce Maina (Director of European Specialty Tea Association) attended the Ceylon Speciality Tea Tasting session at the Sri Lanka Tea Board before her special session on Specialty Tea Market Trend in Globally on 14th December 2023 at 2.00pm at the Auditorium of Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Colombo 02 #specialtytea #ceylontea #europeanspecialtyteaassociation #futureofspecialtytea For more
Sri Lanka High Commission in London extended a sense of solidarity with Ceylon Tea at the Royal Hospital Chelsea As a gesture of solidarity to the iconic veterans of the British Army, a Ceylon tea-tasting session was organised by the Sri Lanka High Commission in London at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on 30 November 2023.
Ceylon Tea presence at the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition 27th-29th November 2023. For more information about Ceylon Tea; www.pureceylontea.com Buy Ceylon Tea ; https://www.pureceylontea.com/where-to-buy/
Ceylon Tea demonstration at the Brooklyn mall, Pretoria, South Africa. Organised by the Sri Lanka High Commission in South Africa. For more information about Ceylon Tea www.pureceylontea.com Buy Ceylon Tea ; https://www.pureceylontea.com/where-to-buy/
For the Future of the Sri Lankan Specialty and Handmade Tea Ecosystem Workshop by Ms. Joyce Maina (Director of European Specialty Tea Association) 14th December 2023 at 2.00pm at the Auditorium of Ceylon Chamber of Commerce #specialtytea #ceylontea #europeanspecialtyteaassociation #futureofspecialtytea For more information about Ceylon Tea; www.pureceylontea.com Buy Ceylon Tea; https://www.pureceylontea.com/where-to-buy/
Ceylon Tea presences in Peterfood 2023 International Exhibition in St.Petersbuburg,Russia from 14th -16th November 2023. Organised by the Tea Promotion Unit in Moscow.
China International Imports Exhibition 2023 In Shanghai – Sri Lanka Country pavillion and the enterprise pavilion.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Belgium hosted the first-ever Ceylon tea promotion and tea tasting event, titled “A Journey of Flavour and Aroma from Sri Lanka to Belgium,” on October 18, 2023, at the Press Club Brussels. This event, organized in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tea Board and the Export Development Board, aimed
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tehran successfully participated at the Iran Charity Bazaar held in Tehran from 01st-03rd November 2023. The Charity Bazaar, one of the key events, organized by the Association of Women Diplomats of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, in coordination with the Diplomatic Missions and other Welcoming the Chair
Ceylon Tea Geographical Indication Project – Successfully concluded the stakeholders workshop in Nuwara Eliya region to present the Book of Specifications and to discuss the control plan with this amazing team.
Ceylon Tea Promotion at the “Chashka” Tea Festival in Moscow(21st -22nd Octomber 2023). Organised by the Tea Promotion Unit in Moscow.
Second round of the Control Plan development for the Geographical Indication for the Ceylon Tea workshop series conducted in the low grown areas in Baduraliya, Galle, Matara and Ratnapura. All the programs were organised by the Regional Tea Commissioners’ offices.
Ceylon Tea Promotion on 17 October 2023 at the Opening Ceremony of the Exhibition “Tea? Coffee? Spirit and Traditions of Hospitality” in the Torzhok town, Tver region of Russia.The event attracted multiple visitors, including local citizens and officials of the region. The Exhibition will be open in the All-Russian Historical and Ethnographic Museum of Torzhok
High Grown Ceylon Tea tasted by Ms. Gabriella Scarpa the founder of AR-Tea Academy visiting the Sri Lanka Tea Research Institue, Damro Tea and Unilever Tea Extraction plant in Agarapathana.
Ceylon Tea presence at the Xiamen 2024. Further, Mr. Tharanga Abeysekara, Tea Promotion Officer in China represented two parallel events at the exhibition today. One was Tea competition and other one was black tea forum and a panel discussion on behalf of the Sri Lanka Tea Board.
Ceylon Tea presence at the ANUGA 2023 in Germany
3rd Day of Ms. Gabriella Scarpa the founder of AR-Tea Academy visited Asia Siyak Tea Brokers, Akbar Tea Extraction Plant, Tea Avenue and Sri Lanka Tea Board.
Ms. Gabriella Scarpa the founder of AR-Tea Academy visited New Vithakande Tea Estate in the Sabaragamuwa Province.
The Media Brief conducted by the Sri Lanka Tea Board parallel to the Espacio 2023 Chile Exhibition on 27th Sep 2023.
The Ceylon Tea Networking evening conducted by the Sri Lanka Tea Board parallel to the Espacio 2023 Chile Exhibition from 26th to 28th Sep 2023.
The Logo is owned by the Sri Lanka Tea Board and globally trademarked. The Lion Logo on your pack of tea is a guarantee for 100% Pure Ceylon Tea packed in Sri Lanka. To ensure what you buy is Ceylon Tea, look for the Lion Logo.
Sri Lanka Tea Board updates tea prices on a regular basis. The prices are for different grades, elevation and regions.
Tea Commissioner Division
Tea Exports Division
Tea Promotion Division
Laboratory Division
Tea Tasting Division
Subsidy Scheme Tea Commissioner's Division
Bio Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme
The Tea Commissioner’s Division of the Sri Lanka Tea Board plays a pivotal role in regulating the core functions that relate to the cultivation, manufacturing and quality development of tea.
The Promotion Division of the Sri Lanka Tea Board is responsible for defining, promoting and protecting the image of Ceylon Tea across the world.
The Tea Export Division of the Sri Lanka Tea Board provides a multitude of important functions with the power vested upon the SLTB by the Tea (Tax and Control of Exports) Act no. 16 of 1959
The Analytical Laboratory facilitates the testing and certification requirements of the Sri Lankan Tea industry on the quality assurance of Ceylon Tea.
The Tea Tasting Division is responsible for assessing the quality of Ceylon Tea prior to the auction and export.
The IT and Statistical Division acts as the single, convenient point of access to comprehensive, reliable and up-to-date information relevant to anyone involved or interested in the Tea industry in Sri Lanka.
The Administration Division is responsible for the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development activities and general Administration functions of the Board.
The Finance Division is responsible for the overall financial control and management of the Sri Lanka Tea Board. Other major activities of the Finance Division is the preparation of financial policies for the Board, preparation of annual budgets, annual financial statements, monthly accounts and periodic reports, inventory maintenance and annual verification and submission of annual accounts to the Auditor General.
Purpose of the Internal Audit division is to enable the internal audit functions effectively and efficiently to allocate its Financial, Administration and Human Resources to meet the expectations of the key stakeholders such as Government of Sri Lanka, Tea Factory Owners, Tea Estate Owners, Tea Traders, tea sector workers, and Publics in Sri Lanka.
All tea grown in Sri Lanka is now one hundred percent ozone-friendly. So the next time you reach for a cup of Ceylon Tea, remember that you're also protecting an environmental resource critically important to all life on Earth.
The Sri Lanka Tea Board Closely working with several Stake Holder Organizations to ensure the sustained development and growth of the Tea industry.
An Association commenced in 1894 represented by sellers and buyers together with brokers and largely responsible for the conducting of the weekly tea auction a function seconded to them by the Sri Lanka Tea Board since 1975. CTTA is an affiliated member of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
The oldest plantation body representing the interests of the plantation sector and today it is the main industry acting as the voice of the Regional Plantation Companies.
An Association set up in 1999 to represent the interests of the tea exporters. It has been registered with Registrar of Companies under Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 as an association.
Set up in 1990 to represent a larger number of the Private Tea Factory Owners who are mainly responsible for the manufacturing of green leaf supplied by the smallholders and larger growers.
Kandy teas tend to produce a relatively bright infusion with a coppery tone. Though lighter in the cup, they present a good deal of strength and body.
Probably the best-known of Sri Lanka’s tea-growing districts Nuwara Eliya’s high elevation combined with low temperature, produces teas of exquisite bouquet. The infusion in the cup is the lightest (palest) of all the types of Ceylon Tea, with a golden hue and a delicately fragrant flavour.
Due to the close proximity of Uda Pussellawa to Nuwara Eliya, its tea is often compared to that of its neighbour. But it is darker in the cup, with a pinkish hue, of greater strength, and exquisitely tangy.
The remote Uva district is exposed to the winds of both northeast and southwest monsoons, believed to endow the tea produced here with a special, unmistakable character and exotically aromatic flavour. The mellow, smooth taste of Uva Tea, once experienced, is easily distinguished.
Dimbula teas are defined as “high grown” and produces a variety of microclimates, which produce differences in flavour – sometimes jasmine mixed with cypress. All, however, share the Dimbula character: a tea that produces a fine golden-orange hue in the cup, and which is refreshingly mellow.
Sabaragamuwa is Sri Lanka’s biggest tea-growing region or district, the teas of which are low-grown . The liquor is dark yellow-brown with a reddish tint while the aroma has a hint of sweet caramel, not quite as strong: yet exceptionally stylish.
The teas of the Ruhuna district are defined as “low-grown” and the strong full-flavoured black tea is a distinctively unique Ruhuna specialty popular especially in Middle Eastern countries.