Experience
The Art of Tea Crafting
Journey through our time honoured tea crafting process where tradition meets innovation. From the moment our farmers hand-pick the finest leaves near Gongala Hills to the final cup in your home, witness the meticulous craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, and passionate expertise that transforms Ceylon tea leaves into award-winning excellence.
The Art of Hand Plucking Tea Leaves
Hand plucking young tea leaves ensures exceptional quality by preserving flavor, freshness, and sustainability, thanks to the expertise and dedication of our skilled tea farmers across 18 villages in the Ruhuna region. This centuries-old tradition, combined with our farmers' deep knowledge, creates the foundation for our award-winning Ceylon tea
Green Leaf Withering
Fresh tea leaves undergo controlled withering in our specialized troughs where hot air circulation for 6-18 hours reduces moisture content and begins the crucial chemical transformations that develop Ceylon tea's distinctive flavor profile. This critical first step in processing determines the quality of every subsequent stage
Rolling and Oxidisation
Withered tea leaves undergo precise rolling to break cell walls and release essential oils, followed by controlled oxidation where leaves transform from green to copper-brown. This crucial dual process develops Ceylon tea's distinctive flavor, aroma, and strength through carefully managed enzyme reactions and oxygen exposure.
Drying and Sorting
Oxidised tea leaves undergo precise firing at high temperatures to halt fermentation and lock in flavour, followed by meticulous sorting through various mesh sizes to separate different grades. This final manufacturing stage transforms processed leaves into the premium Ceylon tea grades that reach your cup
Quality check and packing
Every batch of Panilkanda Tea undergoes rigorous quality control including moisture testing, expert taste evaluation, and visual inspection before precision packing. Our comprehensive quality assurance ensures that only premium Ceylon tea meeting international standards reaches your cup with optimal freshness preserved.