The Essence of Our Tea Collection
Where tradition meets excellence. We bring together two distinguished Ceylon tea brands under one heritage-rich umbrella, offering you the finest teas from Sri Lanka's legendary tea gardens.
Mountain Heritage
From the misty highlands of Sri Lanka, where altitude and climate create the perfect conditions for exceptional tea.
Award-Winning Quality
72 Great Taste Awards and counting, recognizing our commitment to exceptional quality and traditional craftsmanship.
Sustainable Practices
Committed to ethical sourcing and supporting the communities that make our exceptional teas possible.
Benefiting you
From sleep support to focus, energy, confidence, calm, and more.
Packaged for Freshness
Directly from the Garden to You
Highest quality
Our delicious teas are made to our specifications at the tea gardens with hand picked tea leaves.
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Wholesale Enquiries
At Robert Wilson's Ceylon Teas, we extend our passion for quality and tradition to businesses worldwide. Our wholesale program is designed to provide your customers with an exceptional tea experience. Partner with us and discover how our extensive selection of single estate, handpicked teas can elevate your offerings.
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Mastering the Craft of Tea Tasting
Dive into the world of professional tea tasting with our seasoned expert, shown here deeply engaged in evaluating the finest Ceylon teas. With a practiced palate and a discerning eye, he scrutinizes the color, aroma, and texture of each tea, ensuring every selection meets our high standards. Dressed in professional attire with a touch of warmth from his terracotta apron, he represents the heart and soul of our commitment to quality. It’s a blend of science and sensibility, culminating in the exceptional teas that Robert Wilson Ceylon Teas is proud to present to connoisseurs worldwide.
Our Guarantee
We stand by the excellence and integrity of our products. Our guarantee is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, ensuring every customer's complete satisfaction with our teas and services.
Hand Picked Products
Every product we offer is a testament to craftsmanship and tradition. From our handpicked specialty loose leaf teas to our whole sale bulk blends, we ensure that every item is created with meticulous attention to detail. We guarantee the authenticity and quality of our handpicked range, each batch crafted to bring you an unparalleled experience of pure indulgence.
Great customer service
Discover a company that puts you at the forefront. At Robert Wilson’s Ceylon Teas, exceptional customer service is not just a promise—it's a practice. We're dedicated to providing you with a seamless experience, from selection to sip. Whether you have queries, need recommendations, or require assistance, our team is here to ensure your journey with us is as delightful as our teas.
Natural Ingredients
Purity is our priority. Our commitment to natural ingredients means you enjoy teas and products free from artificial additives. We source from the earth's finest offerings, finetuning the tea making process at source to create flavors that are both rich and responsible. Savor the taste of nature with our promise of purity in every cup.
A Tradition in Every Cup
Welcome to Robert Wilson's Ceylon Teas. Our journey, rooted in the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka, began in 1958 with the indomitable spirit of Manthi Delwita. Over the decades, we have cultivated a legacy intertwined with the art of tea making. We pride ourselves on delivering not just exquisite teas but a rich heritage that infuses every cup. Join us in savoring the taste of tradition and the excellence of Ceylon's finest teas.
Legacy in Tea
A Legacy Steeped in History
At Robert Wilson’s Ceylon Tea, our roots reach back to the early 1800s, when the Wilson family arrived in Ceylon, now Sri Lanka. Starting with coffee cultivation, they turned to tea after the coffee rust disease of the late 1860s, becoming pioneers in the island’s emerging industry. By the 1960s, Robert Wilson was planting at Le Vallon Estate alongside respected planter Manthi Delwita, marking the start of a partnership that blended generations of expertise with a shared passion for quality.
Pioneering Innovation
Manthi's Commitment to innovation was evident when he was tasked with overlooking all the tea plantations in the famed UVA tea growing region, following nationalization in 1975. In 1985 he spearheaded the modernizing of Sri Lanka's tea industry by introducing CTC (Cut,Tear, Curl ) manufacturing process, to meet the growing demand of teabag type teas. The five estates he converted, continue to produce high quality CTC teas to this day, showcasing the lasting impact of his work.
Passing the Torch
Growing up on these tea plantations, the next generation of the Delwita family naturally inherited a deep passion for tea. In 1992 Luvinda, (Manthi's son) officially entered the tea trade, starting as a trainee tea taster. Over the next quarter-century, he visited almost every tea estate in Sri Lanka, mastering the art of tea tasting, grading, blending, and manufacturing. This extensive experience is now at the heart of Robert Wilson's Ceylon Teas.
New Beginnings
In 1996, Manthi and Robert, former colleagues from their tea planting days at Le Vallon, reunited to establish Robert Wilson’s Ceylon Teas. Partnering with Manthi, who brought with him strong relationships across Sri Lanka’s plantations, they set out to source high-quality, seasonal teas. These carefully selected teas were then shipped to Robert in the UK, where he marketed and distribution these teas. Over the years, Robert Wilson’s Ceylon Teas has earned widespread recognition, winning more than 70 Great Taste Awards for its exceptional quality.
Expanding to New Horizons
In 2022, the Delwita family took this legacy a step further by introducing these fine teas, as Delwitas Fine Teas to North America. This expansion was driven by a desire to share the unparalleled quality and distinctive character of Sri Lankan teas with a broader audience. Each tea offered by Delwitas Fine Teas is a reflection of the family’s dedication to excellence, meticulously sourced and packaged to ensure an authentic and memorable experience in every cup.
Colombo Operation
The task of evaluating, procuring and packing of teas in handled by our tea master Sanjeewa Unamboowe. Sanjeewa has over 25 years of experience as a tea taster, trader and exporter. He evaluates all our teas at source, and liaise closely with the tea gardens to ensure all our requirements are met, prior to purchase.
Commitment to Quality
Today, Delwitas Fine Teas continues to uphold the tradition of quality established by its founder. With a meticulous approach to tea manufacture, procurement, and packaging, we ensure that every cup of tea we offer is a testament to the rich heritage and passion that defines Delwitas Fine Teas.
A New Era Begins
With Robert Wilson's retirement and Luvinda Delwita assuming full leadership of the company, a new chapter unfolds. Drawing on three decades of tea tasting expertise and relationships cultivated across every tea estate in Sri Lanka, Luvinda brings a unique blend of traditional knowledge and modern vision to the helm.
The company now operates on three continents, with procurement operations in Colombo, distribution in North America as Delwitas Fine Teas, and the continued legacy of Robert Wilson's Ceylon Teas in the UK. This global presence ensures that the finest single-estate Ceylon teas reach discerning customers worldwide, maintaining the exacting standards established over generations.
The Future - Honoring Heritage, Embracing Tomorrow
As we look ahead, our commitment remains unchanged: to bring you the purest expression of Ceylon's tea gardens in every cup. With direct relationships at origin, meticulous quality control at every stage, and a deep respect for the land and people who make these exceptional teas possible, Delwitas Fine Teas continues to write its story—one perfect brew at a time.
The legacy that began in 1958 with Manthi Delwita's vision now spans three generations, six decades, and countless cups of extraordinary tea. The journey continues, and we invite you to be part of it.
Sustainability and the Environment
We are deeply committed to environmental stewardship, particularly in reducing plastic use. Our efforts are centered on enhancing the sustainability of our products and lessening their environmental footprint, ensuring a healthier planet for future generations.
Always Fresh
Our teas are cultivated in complete harmony with nature, and ethically sourced from certified tea gardens. This commitment not only supports the ecosystem's health but also ensures the natural purity and high quality of our teas.
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