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Glen Nevis Plantation - Single Origin Tea

At Glen Nevis Plantation, our journey began with a passion for perfection and a commitment to sustainability. From the heart of Sri Lanka’s Dumbara Central hills, our estate brings you tea with a story. First planted in 1898 by Sealy Brothers from Ireland, these age-old bushes were lovingly restored to produce a single-origin tea, ensuring every leaf tells a story of quality and authenticity. Our estate’s unique climate, combined with traditional methods and modern expertise, produces teas that could be celebrated worldwide. We believe in preserving the environment, supporting local communities and delivering exceptional tea.

Our Product range

Sealy's Vintage

Sealy's Black tea with a deep hue and fruity, honeyed notes, is a symbol of timeless excellence, Perfect for any time of the day, could be enjoyed with milk.

Golden Whisper

This artisanal tea reveals a soft golden hue and a gentle aroma. It's smooth, lightly floral character whispers across the palate-elegant, nuanced and utterly soothing.

Aratenna Special Silver Tips

Our Great Taste star award winning Silver tips offers a sensory experience, with harmonious floral notes and a velvety finish.

Nevis White Peony

Gently withered and slowly dried, these leaves retain their silvery buds and natural sweetness. This minimal process preserves the tea’s pure character and subtle complexity. The infusion offers a pale golden liquor with floral aromas and notes of wild blossoms, fresh hay, and honey. Smooth and refreshing, it is a refined choice for any time of day.

Nevis Emerald

Crafted using the traditional steaming method, this tea captures the pure essence of freshly plucked green tea leaves from the misty elevations of the plantation. Unlike pan-fired teas, the leaves are gently steamed soon after harvest to preserve their natural green hue, delicate vegetal notes, and vibrant antioxidants.

Peony Blossom Blue

A refined infusion of white peony and butterfly pea flower, delivering gentle floral notes and a mesmerizing blue liquor that transforms with citrus.

Ranawara Wellness Tea

A soothing blend of Ranawara and green tea, traditionally known for its cooling, detoxyfying, and skin-supporting properties, with a light refreshing finish.

Lemon Grass Noir

Smooth and well rounded with gentle honeyed notes from the black tea complimented by a bright citrus freshness. Clean, aromatic & refreshing, this blend is ideal for everyday premium tea consumption.

Spice Harmony

Tea infused with carefully selected Cloves, Cardamom & Cinnamon. The smooth naturally sweet character of the tea is enriched by gentle spice notes, creating a well rounded cup with depth, warmth & a lingering aromatic finish.

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Awards & memberships

Ceylon Artisanal Tea Association

Great Taste Award Guild of Fine Food, UK

Member of European Speciality Tea Association

"Overall Gold Medal Winner" at North American Tea Conference 2026 presented by Tea & Herbal Association of Canada

Member of European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka

We are approved by Good Market

Reviews

www.teamasters.se Dear Tea Society

Some achievements make you particularly happy. This is one of them. Glen Nevis Tea Plantation in Kandy, Sri Lanka, became the overall winner in the Gold Medal Tea Competition 2026 for its tea, Aratenna Special Silver Tips!. The land and its tea bushes were starting to be thoughtfully restored in 2020. Today, it's a place where specialty teas are made so well that in 2025, Glen Nevis received the Great Taste Award for its Aratenna Special Silver Tips. This recognition places it among the finest tea producers in the world. A Place that Teaches You to Taste with all senses wide open: To stay at Glen Nevis is to slow down and reflect. This is not a place you rush through. It asks you to notice. To taste carefully. To understand that tea is more than a beverage, a reflection of geography, biology, and human intention. “When you drink a cup of tea, you're not just tasting the tea leaves but also the unique terroir in which they were grown.” — BlendTea (If you need pictures) Award-Winning Tea from Wonderland: A Journey into Terroir at Glen Nevis,

Sandya and Kapila- Canberra, Australia

We had a memorable stay at Glen Nevis Plantation for two nights during our recent holiday in Sri Lanka. It is a tea estate and the beauty and serene environment that surrounds it completely blew us away. The sounds of the birds and nearby creek were relaxing. We had extensive tea Plucking, Processing & Tasting Experience of freshly made Tea. The Villa is kept very clean and was thoughtfully decorated and furnished for a relaxing holiday. Thank you to the staff for their warm hospitality, great food, and Tea Tasting activities, and allowing us to take our own processed tea, taking us on bush walks in the surrounding Knuckles Mountain area. We highly recommend this location for the best cup of Tea & a quiet holiday.

Eleanor & Niro Jayasekera, Brisbane, Australia

Our time at Glen Nevis Estate was an absolute highlight of our trip to Sri Lanka—a stay we’ll never forget! The tour through the tea estate was both fascinating and inspiring, followed by an exceptional Teaology tasting. It was so thoughtfully presented and incredibly informative, giving us a whole new appreciation for tea. Afterward, we enjoyed a delicious lunch & dinner made with ingredients harvested straight from the garden, bursting with fresh flavor. To top it all off, we set off on a beautiful afternoon hike directly from the estate, soaking in the stunning scenery and the deep sense of peace that surrounds the property.

Pradeepa De Silva, Cambridge, UK

Beyond all expectations! We took the tea tour and stayed for breakfast & dinner, and the entire experience was flawless. The meals were delicious, and the tour itself was both fascinating and highly inspiring. It’s clear how much care goes into this property—everything is spotlessly clean and beautifully maintained. Thank you for a wonderful, memorable moment. We absolutely loved it!

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Glen Nevis Plantation Pvt Ltd Aratenne Estate, Werapitiya, Teldeniya, Sri Lanka

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Product Range

Sealy's Vintage Blend Aratenna Special Silver Tips Golden Whisper Lemongrass Noir Spice Harmony

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