🍃 Ceylon TeaGI Protected245M Kg/YearPremium Black & Green
Ceylon Tea
from Sri Lanka
Ceylon tea — grown in the misty highlands of Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula, Uva, and Kandy — is among the world's most prized teas. Sri Lanka is the world's fourth-largest tea producer, exporting 245 million kilograms annually to over 150 countries. The Ceylon Lion logo is one of the most recognised quality marks in global tea trade.
US$ 1.43B2024 Export Value
245M kgAnnual Volume
150+Export Markets
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Ceylon tea highlands — Nuwara Eliya and Uva estates
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Category Highlights
Top MarketsIraq, Russia, UAE, Iran, Turkey
Key GradesBOP, BOPF, OP, Green, Silver Tips
CertificationCeylon Lion Logo (SLTB)
GI StatusProtected Origin (SLTB)
Products in This Category
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Ceylon Tea — Complete Buyer Guide
Full guide: grades, origins, sourcing process, top markets, certifications, FAQ. BOP to Silver Tips.
US$1.43B245M kg/yr
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Green Tea & Specialty Teas
White tea, oolong, green, single-estate orthodox, and functional blends. Organic and Lion Logo certified.
US$100M++6.0%
Why Ceylon Tea is the World Standard
Unique Terroir
Six distinct growing regions — Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, Kandy, Ruhuna — each producing teas with unique flavour profiles from the same island. No other tea-producing country offers this range of single-country terroir.
GI Protection & Lion Logo
The Ceylon Lion Logo is issued only by the Sri Lanka Tea Board for 100% Ceylon-origin tea. It is a globally recognised quality signal, guarded by strict authentication and origin verification standards.
Colombo Auction System
The Colombo Tea Auction is the world's largest tea auction by volume — providing transparent, competitive price discovery for buyers globally. Both auction and private treaty purchases are available.
Diverse Grade Range
From high-volume commodity grades (BOP, BOPF) for blending, to premium specialty teas (Silver Tips, White Tea) for luxury retail — Ceylon can supply the full spectrum of buyer requirements.