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We believe in Perfection in the art of Tea.

Perfection that flows into every steaming golden cup you pour, wherever in the world you are.

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Perfect Processes

There’s nothing we value more than our dedication to continuously improve the quality of our products through our R&D processes. Most of our packaging is made using recyclable and environmentally friendly materials. We are an IFS, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, Organic, Kosher, Halaal, Fairtrade certified company.

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The Perfect Cuppa - Pure Ceylon Tea - Empire teas

The Perfect Cuppainvigorating, relaxing, uplifting.

Whether you like it steaming, with a dollop of sugar, on ice, stirred with milk or punched with fruity notes, a few minutes of sipping tea lets you slow down and take a moment for yourself-a perfect moment.

We know that your perfect cuppa needs to begin with nothing less than the perfect tea, and that journey of perfection, is one we’ve proudly been on every day since our inception.

Welcome to Empire Teas and experience the 20 years of excellence.

Empire Teas (PVT) Ltd is a leading exporter of quality Ceylon teas which is among the top three exporters of Sri Lanka.

About The Empire Tea

Empire Teas - the legacy continues

Year 2000, Empire Teas started operations becoming the 2nd largest exporter in Sri Lanka.

Year 1936, founder’s grandfather stared working in the tea industry. Everything we know about tea has been passed down the line, for four generations. Empire Teas was founded by Lushantha De Silva, inspired by the legacy of his planter ancestors.

60 Teas Reach Nearly 60+ Countries
14 14 Million Kgs Exported Annually
800 800 Containers Of Teas Shipped Annually
6 6.7 Mil Kg Largest Exporter To Russia
500 500 Million Tea Bags
7 7 Billion Cups Of Tea
Empire Teas - the legacy continues
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Find the best person to talk

No matter what language you speak, we are born ready to help you with our specialized customer support. Find the best person to connect with us.

Deshika - Empire Teas - Speaks Russian

Deshika

Speaks : Russian / English
M: (+94) 777 201 928
P: (+94) 112 549 001 | Ext: 321
deshika@empire.lk
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Dilan - Empire Teas - Speaks English

Dilan

Speaks : English
M: (+94) 774 449 244
P: (+94) 112 549 001 | Ext: 275
dilan@empire.lk
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Saham - Empire Teas - Speaks English

Saham

Speaks : English
M: (+94) 777 684 123
P: (+94) 112 549 001 | Ext: 225
saham@empire.lk
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Product Range

With the aim of delivering perfection in the art of tea, every step of the way, our expertise in tea-making doesn’t stop at just producing extraordinary blends. Empire teas is a total tea solutions provider, and we make sure we’ve got it all covered

Perfect Blends

Perfect Blends

The little details go a long way when you are driven by perfection. At Empire, we take pride in making it our business to know the details. Every batch of tea that enters our sample room goes through a strenuous screening process. Only the best teas, carefully selected by our experts are bought at the auction. The teas are evaluated, tasted and blended with the utmost care by seasoned professionals and checked personally by our founder before being sent to the factory.

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Perfect Presentation

Perfect Presentation

Whilst catering to the diverse needs of our buyers around the world by supplying innovative and refreshing new teas to suit any palette, Empire Teas also prides itself on developing and marketing 4 very successful brands.

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Perfect Solutions

Perfect Solutions

With the aim of delivering perfection in the art of tea, every step of the way, our expertise in tea-making doesn’t stop at just producing extraordinary blends. Empire Teas is a total tea solutions provider, and we make sure we’ve got it all covered.

We are equipped with one of the largest production facilities in Sri Lanka where our blends are packed in a variety of tea bags, sachets, caddies and carton boxes using the best in modern tea packaging equipment.

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Private Labels

Private Labels

For our niche clientele who prefer to market their own brands of tea in their home regions,Empire offers Private Label solutions that take care of the entire blending, packing, storing and delivering processes with the highest quality,and with utmost professionalism.

Our black, green, organic, white and herbal teas are packed in a variety of different forms- from cartons, tea bags and metal tins to canisters, gift boxes and bulk packs.

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Perfect Combinations

Perfect Combinations

Our ‘perfect’ blends come in a variety of tastes and textures that are fresh, floral, fruity, traditional, herbal, therapeutic or energizing. The teas, bought directly from source, are blended in our very own facility. The result is a fresher, fuller flavoured tea.

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Tea Stories / Latest Updates

Stay tuned for our latest updates, news, events and tea stories

Meet the Tea Masters at Gulfood 2022!
Meet the Tea Masters at Gulfood 2022!
09th February 2022 - Events
Happy Republic Day Turkey
Happy Republic Day Turkey
29th October 2021 - Events
Anuga 2021 in Cologne, Germany 09th – 13th October 2021
Anuga 2021 in Cologne, Germany 09th – 13th October 2021
04th October 2021 - Events
Gulfood 2020 in Dubai, UAE
Gulfood 2020 in Dubai, UAE
16th February 2020 - Events
BIOFACH 2020 in Germany
BIOFACH 2020 in Germany
12th February 2020 - Events
Prodexpo: a major international show of food and drinks in Russia and Eastern Europe
Prodexpo: a major international show of food and drinks in Russia and Eastern Europe
10th February 2020 - Events
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