Product Portfolio
Tea
Sri Lanka is known to produce some of the finest teas consumed by the world with a unique flavour and fragrance. Produced primarily through artisanal or orthodox methods, Ceylon Tea is distinguished by its lion logo and the ‘Ceylon Tea’ trademarks that assures the discerning customers of its quality. As the world’s third largest exporter of tea, Sri Lanka tries to provide the freshest tea to the market and has set a benchmark as the world’s first Ozone Friendly Tea in the world.
Black Tea
The most popular of all Ceylon Teas, Black tea comes with numerous health benefits supported by ingredients such as antioxidants, polyphenols and theophyllines. It has a rich flavour with a distinct bouquet and aroma, and a dark red and brown hue. It has a smooth taste that is full of natural goodness and perfect for everyday drinking.
Green Tea
Made from hand-picked buds and leaves mainly grown in the Uva and Nuwara Eliya regions in Sri Lanka, Ceylon Green Tea is a fresh tea known for its light green colour, rich aroma and strong taste. It has powerful health-promoting qualities that lowers blood pressure and reduces cholesterol levels.
Flavoured Tea
Ceylon Flavoured Tea is the combined goodness of fruity and spicy flavours with fresh tea. The array of flavours creates the perfect beverage that suit any occasion.
Herbal Tea
The freshly brewed goodness of a cup of Herbal Tea is making a comeback all over the world mainly due to the innumerable health benefits it contains. It is considered a soothing drink packed with unique flavour to calm frazzled nerves.
Spices
Sri Lanka’s history of trading spices record as far back as the thirteenth century when traders flocked the shores of the island looking to purchase the finest quality spices such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamon, nutmeg, mace, ginger, vanilla, and pepper. The country’s spices are known to have a unique chemical composition, flavour and aroma that is shaped by the unique terroir and cultivation practices that makes them fetch high prices in the global market.
Cloves
Cloves are the immature buds of the evergreen tree known for their medicinal properties. Ceylon clove is richer in oil and noted for its distinct flavour and aroma.
Cinnamon
Ceylon Cinnamon is an evergreen plant indigenous to Sri Lanka that has journeyed the spice route from the Arab world to the European market. It is known for its unique flavour, aroma and colour.
Cardamom
Popularly known as the "Queen of Spices", Ceylon Cardamon is a light green pod available in many varieties and sizes. It is known for its exquisite flavour and one of the most expensive spices by weight.
Pepper
Ceylon Pepper, the fruit of the plant Piper nigrum, fetches a premium price in the global market because it is rich in Piperine which gives it a distinct pungency compared to pepper from other origins. It's available in different forms and is bought not only becuase of its flavour but also because of its various health benefits.
Nutmeg & Mace
The nutmeg tree produces two spice products: Nutmeg which is the kernel of the seed and Mace, which is the net like crimson coloured leathery outgrowth (aril) covering the seed. Both the aromatic spices have several health benefits and are used to flavour curries, confectioneries and bakery products, as well as beverages including eggnog, tea and coffee.
Coffee
Sri Lanka was once one of the leading exporters of coffee to the world until the epidemic of coffee leaf rust in the late nineteenth century destroyed the crops and forced planters to convert to tea. The country has been producing tea for nearly two centuries until the blight. Today, Sri Lanka has revived its coffee industry and started producing a variety of quality coffee mainly Arabica and Robusta.
Arabica
Arabica beans are carefully picked from the optimum climatic conditions of the Central Hills of Sri Lanka. The oval beans are known for its distinctive flavor, notably a fine acidity, smooth texture and pleasant aroma.
Robusta
There is a unique flavor profile to enjoy when you're having a cup of coffee brewed from Robusta straight from the Highlands in Sri Lanka. The Robusta coffee bean has a stronger, harsher taste, with a grain-like overtone and peanutty aftertaste which is more suitable for espressos. They contain twice as much caffeine as Arabica beans.
Coconut
The Coconut Tree is a very versatile tree found in tropical Sri Lanka that is driving a global industry with a portfolio of products derived from it. Around the year harvest of this fruit has ensured that Sri Lanka is the fourth largest exporter of coconut and coconut-based products to the world such as desiccated coconut, virgin coconut oil, coconut water, and bristle fibre-based products.
Whole Coconut
The Coconut Tree, also known as the Tree of Abundance, is found in plenty all around the island. The kernel of the fruit is used to make a range of food products and is a favourite ingredient in most Sri Lankan delicacies. The whole fruit is sold in local and export markets.
Coconut chips
Coconut chips are a rich source of dietary fibre that helps control and stabilize blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels of the human body. Consumption of these increases the metabolism and boosts the energy levels.
Desiccated Coconut
The coconut kernel when grated and dried is termed desiccated coconut. It is pure white in colour, crisp and has a fresh taste. These are graded by cutting size and is one of the main coconut-based exports to the world. It is usually used in bakery and confectionary products.
Coconut Water
This clear water found inside the young green coconuts is available fresh, bottled and canned to be consumed as a delicious tropical drink. It is electrolyte-filled, natural beverage helps the main organs of your body like the heart and kidneys function well.
Virgin Coconut Oil
The edible oil extracted from the fresh coconut kernel is famous for its health benefits as it maintains all the natural constituents, antioxidants and luscious aroma of the oil. It is highly sought after in the export markets to be used in food processing, beauty products and confectionary.
Coconut Milk and Milk Powder
Coconut Milk is the liquid extracted from the grated coconut kernel. This is used for to make soups, sauces and desserts. It is a rich source of healthy fats called medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that promotes weight loss. Coconut milk powder is a fine white powdered form of the coconut milk used primarily in Southeast Asian cuisines. This is a shelf-stable dry ingredient that can be combined with hot water to make a light or thick coconut milk.
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