TEA COLLECTIONS · HERITAGE TEA

Heritage Ceylon Tea Collection

Authentic Sri Lankan blends celebrating 2,500 years of tea culture.

The Heritage Collection celebrates 2,500 years of Sri Lankan tea culture through authentic design, traditional recipes, and exceptional presentation. Each blend pairs high-grown BOPF grade Ceylon tea with heritage-inspired packaging featuring traditional Sri Lankan motifs and craftsmanship — creating a product that tells the story of Ceylon tea as much as it delivers on flavour.

Heritage Ceylon tea collection in traditional Sri Lankan packaging
THE RANGE

Our Heritage Tea Range

HERITAGE BLENDS

Authentic Sri Lankan Tea — Heritage Blends and Presentation

The Heritage range is not just tea — it is a cultural product. The packaging draws on 2,500 years of Sri Lankan artistic heritage, with designs that connect the consumer to the origin story of Ceylon tea in a way that standard tea packaging cannot.

The collection includes three core expressions: Heritage Masala Chai — a robust BOPF Ceylon base combined with ginger, cumin, lemongrass, fennel, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, clove, and black pepper — Heritage Black Tea — a pure high-grown BOPF delivering a bright, crisp cup with floral accents — and Heritage Earl Grey — classic bergamot-infused Ceylon with blue cornflower.

Each variant is presented in 140-count non-woven pyramid teabag format — a large-format pack positioned for retail gifting, cultural events, and hospitality. The pyramid bag format allows full leaf expansion during brewing, delivering loose-leaf quality in a convenient format.

All Heritage teas use high-grown BOPF grade Ceylon tea, Lion Logo certified, produced under FSSC 22000, FDA, GMP, SEDEX, and Fairtrade accreditation.

WHOLESALE & PRIVATE LABEL

Wholesale and Private Label Heritage Tea

Heritage and culturally-positioned tea products perform well in several key channels: diaspora communities seeking authentic Sri Lankan products, gifting markets where cultural authenticity adds perceived value, tourism and souvenir retail, and premium grocery chains featuring world tea collections.

Samley supplies the Heritage range for wholesale and private label production from 50,000 units per variant. The heritage packaging design can be adapted for private label buyers wanting to incorporate cultural Sri Lankan elements into their own brand presentation — or buyers can commission entirely custom heritage-themed packaging.

For the tourism and gifting channel, Heritage tea makes an excellent Sri Lanka souvenir or cultural gift product. Multi-variant gift sets combining all three Heritage blends are available as a single SKU.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heritage Ceylon tea?

Heritage Ceylon tea is Samley's culturally-positioned range — traditional Sri Lankan tea blends presented in packaging that celebrates 2,500 years of Sri Lankan heritage. The teas are the same high-quality, high-grown BOPF grade Ceylon as the rest of Samley's range, but the presentation and storytelling connect the product to Sri Lanka's cultural identity.

What blends are in the Heritage collection?

The Heritage collection includes three core blends: Masala Chai (BOPF base with nine traditional spices), Heritage Black Tea (pure high-grown BOPF), and Heritage Earl Grey (BOPF with bergamot and blue cornflower). Each comes in 140-count pyramid teabag format.

Is Heritage tea suitable for gifting?

Yes. The Heritage collection is specifically designed for the gifting channel — culturally authentic packaging, large-format presentation (140 bags), and a strong origin story make it ideal for corporate gifts, cultural events, tourism retail, and diaspora markets. Multi-blend gift sets are available.

Can the Heritage packaging be customised for private label?

Yes. The heritage design elements can be adapted for private label buyers wanting to incorporate Sri Lankan cultural motifs into their own branding. Alternatively, entirely custom heritage-themed packaging can be developed. Private label production starts at 50,000 units per variant.

What certifications does the Heritage range carry?

All Heritage teas are produced under Lion Logo certification (Sri Lanka Tea Board), FSSC 22000, FDA registration, GMP, SEDEX, and Fairtrade accreditation. USDA Organic and EU Organic options are available on request for selected variants.

What is the minimum order for Heritage tea?

Private label production starts at 50,000 units per variant. Multi-variant gift sets can be produced from the same minimum. Lead time for a first order is 6–8 weeks from specification confirmation.

Interested in Culturally Authentic Ceylon Tea for Your Brand or Gifting Programme?

Request Heritage collection samples or get a wholesale quote.