Private Label & White Label · Ceylon Tea

Private Label Ceylon Tea Manufacturer

Build your tea brand with Ceylon expertise.

Samley Teas is a Sri Lankan manufacturer trusted by global brands for private label, white label, and OEM tea production. We source, blend, and pack authentic Ceylon teas, herbs, and specialty blends in loose-leaf, tea bag, and retail-ready formats — helping you launch and scale in markets from the USA to Europe and across 25+ countries with confidence.

Ceylon tea production and private label manufacturing

Formats We Produce

Every Format Your Brand Needs

From classic loose-leaf to ready-to-drink, we deliver private label tea programs across the formats your market demands.

Loose Leaf & Bulk Teas

Ceylon black, green, and herbal blends supplied as loose-leaf or bulk sacks — ready for your own packing line or value-added processing. Available in OP, BOPF, FBOP, and Fgs grades.

Private Label Tea Bags

Single-chamber, double-chamber, and pyramid tea bags — with foiled envelopes, metal-free tags, and biodegradable options — built for retail shelves, foodservice, and e-commerce.

Paper Canisters & Gift Tins

Premium paper canisters and metal gift tins designed with custom artwork and finishes — perfect for luxury collections, single-origin teas, and seasonal specialty ranges.

Cartons & Inner Cartons

Retail-ready tea boxes and inner cartons in 20, 50, and 100 tea bag sizes — made for supermarkets, distributors, and e-commerce brands needing sturdy, export-grade packaging.

Ready-to-Drink & Brand Extensions

Sparkling iced teas, dairy-free canned coffees, and other value-added beverages produced at our partner facility — a fast path to extend your tea brand into RTD without setting up your own production line.

Why Samley

Why Choose Samley for Private Label Tea

Years of Sri Lankan tea expertise, dedicated B2B focus, and a complete portfolio that lets you launch and scale on your terms — from boutique pilots to multi-container programs.

As a Sri Lankan manufacturer and exporter of pure Ceylon tea, Samley Teas brings deep operational expertise and an understanding of global market dynamics. We work with importers, specialty tea retailers, e-commerce brands, hotels, and HORECA distributors — creating private label and white label teas that match each partner's market, flavour goals, and price points.

Our team develops black, green, herbal, specialty, and value-added blends using high-quality Ceylon teas and selected botanicals. We source from six recognised Sri Lankan tea-growing regions — Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula, Uva, Ruhuna, Kandy, and Udapussellawa — using the orthodox two-leaves-and-a-bud hand-plucking method that preserves leaf integrity and authentic Ceylon character.

Every batch is evaluated by experienced tea tasters focused on balance, consistency, and flavour accuracy. Whether you need a bright breakfast tea, a gentle green tea, a wellness-focused herbal blend, or a specialised profile — our blenders can replicate an existing product or develop something new. For broader price points, we also formulate Ceylon-African blends without compromising consistency.

Authentic Ceylon Origin

Hand-plucked, orthodox-processed teas from six legendary Sri Lankan regions.

Tea Master Expertise

Experienced tasters evaluate every batch for balance, consistency, and flavour accuracy.

End-to-End Capability

From blend development to retail-ready packaging — all under one Sri Lankan roof.

Long-Term Partnerships

Structured for repeat orders, volume scaling, and multi-market expansion.

Packaging & Design

Packaging That Sells. Design That Belongs to You.

We offer a complete range of packaging solutions aligned with your brand and target market. Our team adapts your existing artwork or creates new designs from scratch — supporting dielines, barcodes, QR codes, and market-specific regulatory text required for export to the USA, EU, MENA, and Asia-Pacific markets.

Tea Bag Formats

Single-chamber tea bags with envelope packs
Double-chamber tea bags with metal-free tags
Pyramid tea bags (biodegradable available based on MOQs)
Foiled envelopes for moisture and aroma protection

Loose Leaf & Retail Packaging

Pouches with custom artwork and finishes
Classic cartons and inner cartons (multiple sizes)
Premium paper canisters and metal gift tins
Bulk tea sacks for partners packing at their own facilities

Design Support

Bring your existing artwork, or work with our team to create new designs from scratch. We manage:

Structural dielines for cartons and tins
Barcode and QR code integration
Market-specific regulatory text
Print quality control and pre-press
Brand guideline compliance throughout

Our Process

How Our Private Label Process Works

From your concept to a market-ready product — a structured five-step partnership.

Discover & Brief

Share your target market, brand vision, formats, preferred flavours, price range, and timeline. We use these inputs to scope a project aligned with your commercial goals.

Tea Sourcing & Blending

Our blenders propose Ceylon teas, herbal botanicals, or custom blends — including Ceylon-African formulations where commercial fit requires — to achieve the flavour profile, budget, and goals you've defined.

Packaging & Design

We adapt your provided artwork or create new designs from scratch — ensuring every detail aligns with your brand identity for a true white label or fully-branded retail finish.

Samples & Approval

We dispatch blend samples and packaging mockups for your team's evaluation, then finalise pricing based on agreed MOQs, packaging materials, and shipping incoterms before production begins.

Production & Dispatch

On your sign-off, we schedule production with QA at blending, packaging, and finished-goods stages. Lab tests, full export documentation, and FOB Colombo shipping complete the journey to your destination.

Quality & Compliance

Quality Control, Traceability & Certifications

From raw material sourcing to finished goods, every batch meets internationally recognized food safety and compliance standards.

Ceylon Tea

FDA

FSSC 22000

USDA Organic

SMETA

EU Certified

Fairtrade

Full Batch Traceability

Every batch is assigned a lot number traceable back to its source region and estate — ensuring authenticity from farm to finished product.

Routine Lab Testing

Per-batch Certificate of Analysis covering moisture, ash, microbial, and pesticide residue testing — supporting your import compliance protocols.

SLTB & Lion Logo Compliance

Processes align with Sri Lanka Tea Board regulations, supporting correct use of the Lion Logo for qualifying private label programs.

MOQ & Timelines

Minimum Order Quantities & Lead Times

We structure partnerships to be both quality-led and commercially accessible. MOQs depend on packaging type, number of SKUs, and whether you're producing organic or conventional teas — with loose-leaf and bulk programs requiring lower volumes than customised formats like tins, paper canisters, or RTD products.

Customised formats often need higher volumes due to specialised materials and production setups. We help you plan a product range that aligns with practical MOQs and your market viability — not arbitrary minimums.

Lead times follow a similar pattern: first orders take longer due to blend development, packaging confirmation, and artwork approval. Repeat productions move faster once specifications are locked. We share specific timelines at quotation stage.

Bulk Tea MOQ

From 500 kg

Loose-leaf and bulk Ceylon teas

Tea Bag MOQ

From 50,000 units

Per SKU, varies by format

First Order Lead Time

6–10 Weeks

Including sampling, approvals, setup

Repeat Order Lead Time

4–6 Weeks

Once specifications are locked

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Detailed answers to common queries from prospective private label partners.

What makes Samley one of the trusted private label tea manufacturers in Sri Lanka?

Samley combines manufacturing expertise with export experience and reliable quality systems. We offer complete private label and white label solutions — from sourcing Ceylon black, green, and herbal teas to packing them in retail-ready formats. Our certifications, full batch traceability, and ability to support both large retailers and niche boutique brands make us a dependable long-term private label partner.

How do you handle custom packaging and branding for private label teas?

We provide end-to-end packaging and branding solutions. Bring complete artworks, or we can connect you with design partners to create them from scratch. We manage all technical details — from structural dielines for cartons and tins, to barcode and QR code integration, regulatory text, and print quality control. Your brand guidelines are our blueprint throughout the process.

What minimum order quantities do you require for private label tea?

MOQ requirements depend on tea format, packaging materials, and number of SKUs. Bulk and loose-leaf teas generally start from 500 kg, while tea bag programs typically begin around 50,000 units per SKU. Customised formats like tins, paper canisters, or organic-certified products may require higher volumes due to specialised materials and production setups.

How can I find a reliable private label tea manufacturer in Sri Lanka?

A reliable partner should have certified food safety systems such as FSSC 22000, clear traceability from estate to finished product, and recognised social compliance audits like Sedex. Transparency in quality control, access to production samples, and a structured process from briefing to dispatch are key indicators — all standards Samley follows and documents for every partnership.

Which certifications and quality assurances can you provide for private label teas?

Our facility follows FSSC 22000, FDA, GMP, USDA Organic, and EU Organic standards where applicable. Each batch includes lab testing covering moisture, ash, microbial, and pesticide residue parameters, plus full traceability records aligned with Sri Lanka Tea Board regulations. Lion Logo certification is available for qualifying programs. Sedex and Fairtrade are available on request.