OUR CRAFT

Made in our own factories, in every grade of Ceylon leaf

We do not outsource manufacture. Green leaf bought from our farmers is made into tea in our own plants, in both of the methods Ceylon is known for, and in all grades.

Green leaf spread in a withering tunnel
TWO METHODS

Orthodox and CTC, under one roof

Most factories commit to one method. Running both lets us cater to very different tastes without compromising either.

Orthodox rolled black tea
ORTHODOX

Whole leaf, made slowly

Crafted with precision and care. The leaf is withered, rolled and fired largely intact, giving a more delicate and nuanced cup for those who want a traditional Ceylon tea taste.

CTC black tea granules
CTC

Crush, tear, curl

The leaf is cut and curled into small granules that infuse fast and hard. Known for strong, robust flavour and a brisk cup with real body and bold character.

THE JOURNEY OF THE LEAF

From leaf to cup

Every Ceylon Lush tea travels a quiet, careful road, one that begins in mountain mist and ends in a moment that belongs entirely to you.

01
Plucked
Two leaves and a bud, gathered by hand on smallholder plots and brought in the same day.
02
Withered
Air is drawn through the leaf for hours, softening it and concentrating its character.
03
Rolled or cut
Orthodox rolling keeps the leaf whole. CTC cuts and curls it. The choice is made before the leaf arrives.
04
Fired and graded
A careful firing locks in the flavour, then the tea is sorted into grades and tasted before it leaves.
SUSTAINABILITY

Responsible at the scale we operate

We are committed to responsible land management, water conservation and ethical labour, and we work to reduce our carbon footprint and minimise waste throughout production.

We build long-term relationships with farmers, offering fair prices and supporting their adoption of sustainable farming practices. We provide training and resources to improve agricultural technique while preserving biodiversity and protecting the ecosystem. We are active members of the communities around our factories, supporting educational initiatives, environmental conservation projects and social welfare programmes.

ACCREDITATIONS

Audited, certified, and checked again

Our manufacturing operations are certified against ISO 22000:2018, the international standard for food safety management, by two independent certification bodies. They also operate to Sri Lanka Tea Board and Ceylon Tea export standards.

  • ISO 22000:2018

    Food Safety Management

    Scope
    Processing of black tea, Orthodox and CTC
    Certified by
    Bureau Veritas Certification
    Accredited
    UKAS
    Certificate
    IND.24.9115/FM/U
  • ISO 22000:2018

    Food Safety Management

    Scope
    Manufacturing of black tea
    Certified by
    Ceycert (Private) Limited
    Accredited
    SLAB, under IAF multilateral recognition
    Certificate
    CCFS 012

Certificate numbers can be verified directly with the issuing certification body.