Steamed & Pan-Fired Ceylon Green Teas Alongside Hand-Plucked Silver & Golden Tips
Crafted from high-elevation Camellia sinensis cultivars, Ceylon green teas combine vibrant catechin density with a clean, crisp finish free from harsh astringency. Our artisanal Silver Tips and Golden Tips white teas are hand-plucked at dawn from unopened velvety buds and gently sun-withered, commanding premium positioning in specialty retail and duty-free gifting.
Available Export Grades & Specifications
| Grade / Format | Technical Specification | Target Application |
|---|---|---|
| Ceylon Silver Tips & Golden Tips | 100% whole downy buds, pale champagne infusion with honeyed pine-floral notes | Luxury boutique tins, executive hospitality suites, rare single-estate releases |
| Ceylon Gunpowder (GP1 / Special) | Tightly pearl-rolled leaf unfurling into a bright, aromatic green-gold cup | North African & Middle Eastern mint tea bases, gourmet loose-leaf canisters |
| Young Hyson (YH) & Chun Mee | Twisted long-leaf green tea with smooth vegetal sweetness | Specialty retail pouches, iced botanical infusions |
| Green Tea Fannings (GTF / Sencha Cut) | Even 0.6–1.2 mm cut calibrated for pyramid and double-chamber tea bags | Organic supermarket green tea lines, functional wellness blends with ginger or mint |
Export Packaging Configurations
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Silver Tips or Organic Green Tea be shipped in small quantities alongside black tea?
Yes. Buyers frequently include 50 kg – 200 kg specialty white and green tea lots inside mixed 20ft containers or dispatch urgent micro-lots via DHL/air cargo from Colombo.
Do you blend Ceylon green tea with Sri Lankan botanicals like lemongrass, ginger, or moringa?
Yes. Our Product Diversification R&D lab formulates custom green tea wellness SKUs using steam-sterilized Ceylon spices and organic herbs.
Related Sri Lankan Export Commodities
Orthodox Ceylon Black Tea
Freshly harvested orthodox leaf and broken grades sourced via direct highland estates and the Colombo Tea Auction—available in bulk multi-wall sacks or retail-packed Pure Ceylon formats.
Private Label Tea & Retail Packs
Complete concept-to-container OEM brand manufacturing in Sri Lanka—combining master tea & spice blending with ultrasonic PLA pyramid bagging, litho-printed cartons, and EU/FDA label compliance.
Dehydrated Fruits & Botanicals
Shelf-stable Sri Lankan tender green jackfruit (vegan meat alternative), unsweetened dehydrated mango & pineapple, and high-potency organic moringa, gotu kola, and high-curcumin turmeric.
Related Buyer Guides & Regulatory Briefs
How to Source Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka
A comprehensive guide on identifying, grading, and procuring premium Ceylon tea directly from high-elevation estates.
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