OUR STORY
Royal Ceylon's Heritage
Royal Ceylon was born from a passion for preserving the rich heritage of Sri Lankan tea. Inspired by a desire to bring the highest quality tea and its authentic flavors to the world, we set out to create a brand that honors tradition and emulates luxury. Our story is one of dedication to craftsmanship, sustainability, and community—one that encapsulates the art of Ceylon tea.
With a rich history dating back to the late 19th century, Ceylon tea has become renowned globally for its bold, full-bodied flavor and aromatic profile. The combination of altitude, climate, and soil in Sri Lanka’s central highland region creates the ideal environment for producing world-class tea. Handpicked at the peak of freshness, each leaf is carefully selected and undergoes stringent grading and quality control to ensure only the finest teas reach your cup. At Royal Ceylon Tea, we honor this time-honored tradition, offering a premium tea that embodies the essence of Sri Lanka’s vibrant heritage, delivering an unparalleled tea experience that reflects both luxury and the art of craftsmanship.
From Our Family To The World.
Royal Ceylon is a story shaped by a father with a passion for pure Ceylon tea, and a daughter who reimagined its place in the world. Together, they transformed a family passion into a luxury tea house that celebrates the heritage, craftsmanship, and elegant legacy of Ceylon.
The story begins with Lionel, who grew up amongst the misty tea plantations of Sri Lanka. His unconventional yet enriching upbringing fostered a deep appreciation for the purity of nature’s offerings. As the world shifted toward mass-market teas, Lionel recognized a profound gap, Sri Lanka’s finest leaves were being undervalued and lost in the shadows of low-grade options. Determined to restore dignity to the craft, he began sourcing pure, premium, high-quality teas for wholesale, quietly building a reputation for uncompromising quality.
Later, his daughter, Disara joined to elevate the brand, take it direct to consumer, and set new industry standards. Through her global exposure, refined upbringing, and training at the esteemed Ritz Paris Pastry School, she saw what the world had yet to experience - the true luxury of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage. Under her leadership, Royal Ceylon has evolved from a wholesale venture into an ultra-luxury tea house, one rooted in heritage, artistry, and tradition. It is a curated experience that champions the lost art of Ceylon tea and honors the timeless beauty of Sri Lankan heritage.
Carefully Selected by Our Master Tea Taster
Our experienced and passionate tea connoisseur, tasted dozens of teas to curate the perfect set of teas that offer an elegant symphony of flavors and aromas.
To satisfy the tea experience of every tea lover, he has curated four premium quality teas. Indulge in the art of tea and elevate the everyday.