Wholesale Ceylon Tea Supplier & Private Label Manufacturer

From our fields in Sri Lanka to your global brand.

Samley Teas is a Sri Lankan Ceylon tea manufacturer and exporter supplying B2B partners across 25+ countries. From orthodox black and green teas to herbal infusions, tea capsules, and ready-to-drink formats — we power importers, retail brands, hospitality groups, and private label programs worldwide.

WHO WE SERVE

Wholesale Partners We Work With

We don't just supply tea — we build strategic partnerships across the global tea value chain. From everyday commercial volumes to premium, market-specific programs, we work alongside B2B partners shaping how Ceylon tea reaches the world.

Importers & Distributors

Reliable bulk supply, consistent blend specifications, and complete export documentation — Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and batch CoA — for repeat shipments across multiple markets.

Retail Chains & Supermarkets

From everyday Ceylon black and green ranges to premium and specialty SKUs, we help retailers develop shelf-ready products that meet pricing tiers, packaging formats, and FDA / EU compliance requirements.

Tea & Beverage Brands

Bulk sourcing, private label, and white label programs — with flexibility across blend development, packaging formats, and scalable production volumes that grow with your brand from launch to expansion.

Hospitality & Food Service

For HORECA partners — hotels, restaurants, and cafés — we deliver loose leaf, portioned bag, and capsule formats with custom branding options that match the operational rhythm and service standards your guests expect.

OUR WHOLESALE PROCESS

From First Enquiry to Your Shelf

A transparent five-step process — from first enquiry to delivery at your destination port — with clarity, samples, and pricing at every stage.

1
Enquiry

Share your target market, tea formats, estimated volumes, pricing expectations, and certification requirements. We use these details to scope a custom proposal aligned with your brand and growth plan.

2
Brief & Options

We analyze your requirements and respond with blend recommendations, packaging format options aligned to your target market, and clear MOQ guidance — so commercial expectations are set before any sampling begins.

3
Samples & Pricing

We dispatch physical samples for your team's sensory evaluation, alongside transparent indicative pricing — ensuring both flavour profile and commercial terms align before you commit to production.

4
Production

On your sign-off, we schedule production with stringent QA checks at blending, packaging, and finished-goods stages — backed by routine laboratory testing and full batch traceability throughout.

5
Shipping

We handle export logistics from Colombo — preparing all commercial and certification documents and shipping FOB or CIF (per your preference) to your designated port or destination across 25+ countries.

CAPABILITIES & CAPACITY

Scale That Matches Your Ambition

Built for export. Our Sri Lankan manufacturing facility combines modern processing, multi-format flexibility, and rigorous quality control — supporting both high-volume commercial programs and premium private label runs from a single source.

40Mn Tea Bags / Month

Multi-format production — string & tag, double-chamber, pyramid, and custom envelopes.

40MT Blending / 24 Hours

Large-scale orthodox blending with strict QA to lock flavour consistency across batches.

100MT Storage Capacity

Climate-controlled warehousing for multiple SKUs, grades, and origins ready for export scheduling.

All Major Formats Available
Loose Tea Packets & Tins Tea Bags Tea Capsules Sparkling RTD

Ready to discuss your volume requirements?

PRIVATE LABEL & WHITE LABEL

Your Brand.
Our Expertise.

From custom blend development to finished, shelf-ready packaging, we handle the full private label and white label lifecycle. Whether you're launching a new tea brand or extending an established line, we move you from concept to retail-ready faster.

  • Custom blend development with sensory evaluation and tasting sessions
  • Packaging design, artwork, and on-pack copy support — ready for export markets
  • Multi-format production: pyramid bags, double-chamber bags, loose leaf, tins, foiled caddies, Nespresso-compatible capsules
  • Full export documentation: CoA per batch, FSSC 22000, FDA, USDA Organic, EU Organic, Fairtrade as applicable
  • Flexible MOQs scaled to your launch stage — from boutique pilot runs to multi-container programs
Premium tea packaging
CERTIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE

Standards the World Trusts

For global wholesale partners, certifications aren't marketing — they're market access. Samley operates under internationally recognised food safety, organic, and social compliance frameworks, ensuring your products move smoothly through customs and onto retail shelves worldwide.

Ceylon Tea Ceylon Tea
FDA FDA Registered
FSSC 22000 FSSC 22000
USDA Organic USDA Organic
SMETA SMETA
EU Organic EU Organic
Fairtrade Fairtrade
25+ Countries Worldwide Active export markets across the Americas, EU, MENA, and APAC
10 Years of Ceylon Tea Export Founded in 2015, focused exclusively on B2B partnerships
150+ Unique Blends & SKUs From orthodox black grades to herbal infusions and RTD formats
8 International Certifications FSSC 22000, FDA, USDA, EU Organic, Sedex, Fairtrade, Carbon Verified, ISO 22000:2018
Quality Assured

Every batch tested against global food-safety benchmarks at our FSSC 22000 certified facility before shipment.

Full Traceability

Farm-to-cup transparency with documented supply chain at every step — so you and your customers always know origin, grade, and processing date.

Global Compliance

Regulatory readiness across North America, Europe, MENA, and Asia-Pacific markets — with documentation prepared per destination.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Detailed answers to the most common queries we receive from prospective wholesale and private label partners.

What are your minimum order quantities (MOQs)?

MOQs depend on product format, packaging type, and whether the program is bulk, private label, or organic. Indicative starting points: bulk tea around 500 kg, tea bag programs around 50,000 units, private label programs lower depending on packaging complexity. We review final MOQs against your market and growth plan.

What are your typical lead times?

First orders typically take 6–10 weeks including sampling, approvals, and packaging setup. Repeat orders move faster — standard production runs 4–6 weeks once specifications are locked. Shipping time varies by destination and Incoterm. We confirm specific timelines at quotation stage based on your project complexity.

How does the sampling and blend approval process work?

We start by understanding your taste profile, target market, and functional goals. Our blenders then prepare initial lab samples for your sensory evaluation. Once the flavour profile is approved, we produce factory-run samples in your exact final packaging — for formal sign-off before full production. Lab samples typically arrive within 2–3 weeks.

What documentation and certifications do you provide?

Full standard export documentation: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and Certificate of Origin. Per-batch Certificate of Analysis covering moisture, ash, microbial, and pesticide residue testing. Plus copies of our facility certifications — FSSC 22000, ISO 22000:2018, FDA registration, USDA/EU Organic, Sedex, Fairtrade — to support your import compliance.

What are your shipping terms and which regions do you serve?

We primarily ship FOB Colombo, giving you full control over freight forwarder and logistics. CIF shipments to major destination ports are available on request. Our active export markets span the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, the Middle East, and parts of Asia-Pacific — over 25 countries in total.

Can we start small and scale up over time?

Yes — many of our partners launch with 1–2 focused SKUs or pilot volumes, then expand as demand validates. We structure pricing tiers and MOQ flexibility to support that journey, prioritizing long-term partnerships over one-off transactions.

Do you offer full private label and white label support?

Yes. Beyond bulk tea supply, we deliver complete private label and white label programs including tea selection, custom blend development, packaging guidance and artwork support, format recommendations, and export-ready production. For brands launching new tea lines, we manage the journey end-to-end — from concept brief to retail-ready containers.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Ready to Build Your Tea Brand?

Whether you're sourcing bulk tea, launching a private label, or scoping a custom RTD program — share your target market, volumes, and timeline. Our team responds within 1–2 business days with a tailored proposal covering blends, formats, MOQs, and pricing.