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Kalubowitiyana Tea Factory Limited

Discover the rich flavor and health benefits of Ceylon tea & elevate your tea-drinking experience with the premium quality of Ceylon tea

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Authentic Taste

Enjoy the authentic taste of Sri Lankan Ceylon tea and discover the essence of true tea culture






Kalubowitiyana Tea

Kalubowitiyana finest range of Ceylon Tea.

We are the nation’s CTC and Orthodox Tea specialist, with a passion for everything that makes a quality brew. Since the commencement of the Kalubowitiyana CTC Tea operation, we have been spreading our reach globally by manufacturing thick coloury CTC grades for renowned, quality blends for everyone to enjoy.

Kalubowitiyana Tea Factory Ltd (KTFL) was incorporated on the 30th of September 1992 as a Public Company fully owned by the Government of Sri Lanka and functioning under the Ministry of Plantation Industries. It began commercial operations with the commencement of manufacturing at the newly built CTC Tea Factory located in Kalubowitiyana, Morawaka on 1st August 1994. The Derangala Tea Factory in Derangala Morawaka was re-built under the Kalubowitiyana umbrella, and commenced manufacturing of Orthodox Teas in March 2000. Company acquired the Hiniduma Hills Tea Factory in Neluwa and Menikdiwela Tea Factory in Manikdiwela, Pilimathalawa to its network in the years 2012 and 2015, increasing the total production capacity to over 1700 MT p.a..


From our Tea Bud To Your Taste Bud

Our total commitment to quality, sustainability, knowledge and customer service are the cornerstones of KTFL. It’s what we have built our reputation on.



Our Products

Kalubowitiyana finest range of Ceylon Tea

How Is Tea Made
All About The Process

  • The green leaf is harvested on a regular basis at intervals ranging from 5 days to 8 days from each field.

  • No sooner it is received at the estate , the leaf is weighed and spread on troughs.

  • The primary objective of drying is the extraction of moisture and the arresting of fermentation. The fermented leaf contains from 45% to 50% moisture.

  • Is the process by which the leaf is twisted and the leaf cell walls ruptured to bring the juices to the surface of the leaf

  • Of the tea juices is an essential process in the manufacture of black tea.

  • The fired teas after cooling are graded / sifted according to size and shape, as the trade demands.

  •    USA
  •    Libia
  •    Germany
  •    India
  •    Azerbajian
  •    Russia
  •    China
  •    UAE
  •    Turkey
  •    Iraq
  •   Syria
  •   Saudi
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High-quality Pure Ceylon Tea

Kalubowitiyana finest range of Ceylon Tea.

At Kalubowitiyana Tea Estates we understand the art of tea. More than just a drink, a quintessential cup of tea embodies the characteristics of the very nature that enriches and nurtures it. Discover pure Ceylon Tea like never before, with our speciality and fine range of teas, each providing unique flavours and aromas that engage the senses and help you uncover the treasures of the Golden Valley.

Kalubovitiyana Tea Company was founded with a mission to make high-quality teas accessible to everyone seeking excellent tea. Built on passion and fuelled by the rich culture of Ceylon, each tea blend encompasses the rich heritage of unique Ceylon tea leaves that delights every tea drinker with a tantalizing journey.

Live Organic for Live Healthy

Taking organic foods into your life simply means a healthy lifestyle; we produce all of our goods without any harmful chemicals.

100% Natural and Fresh

All our products, including Ceylon tea are ethically sourced from our own estates.





Pure Ceylon Tea

We produce an extraordinary variety of Ceylon tea, and each tea has unique characteristics and tastes.






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ALL TIME RECODE PRICE

The Kalubowitiyana PF1 Grade received a record-breaking price of Rs. 3250 in 2022 at the Colombo Tea Auction and is a staple in buyers' blends globally.

99% of our premium-quality tea is sold through the Colombo Tea Auction where we are net with a vast demand and receive record-breaking prices. This enables us to provide our tea smallholders with excellent rates for their harvests, with Kalubowitiyana Tea having paid the highest recorded price fore green leaf kilo.

Our teas are well received among exporters, having been exported to many prime tea brewing destinations worldwide.


Our Products

CTC Products - (Cut, Tear & Curl)


Orthodox Products