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of
Ceylon Tea

Awards
and Certifications
Awarded by the Sri Lanka Tea Board
2006 One Star in the Ceylon Tea Quality Certificate for
Excellence in Tea Factory Organisation
2007 Two Stars in the Ceylon Tea Quality Certificate Quality
Management System for
- Excellence in Good Organizing Practices
- Excellence in Good Manufacturing Practices
2012 Three Starsin the Ceylon Tea Quality Certificate Quality
Management System for
- Excellence in Good Organizing Practices
- Excellence in Good Manufacturing Practices
- Excellence in Good Hygienic Practices
Awarded by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution
2006 - Certificate of Conformity Hazard Analysis and Critical Control
Point System (HACCP)
2008 Certificate of Conformity Food Safety Management System
(FSMS)
Awarded by the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries
2005 CNCI Achiever of Industrial Excellence
Merit in the National, Medium Category

Lions Management (Pvt) Ltd

Ketawala Road, Kekundeniya,
Beralapantara. Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 41 2272299, 2272297, +94 11 4723604,
Fax: +94 41 2272299,
Email: lions@sltnet.lk

Lions Management (Pvt) Ltd

Vision

To create a unique tea drinking experience

among connoisseurs through our range
of orthodox teas, blends and
speciality teas, which brings to
life the very best of of
Pure Ceylon Tea, which is
cherished the
world over.

About Us
Having commenced his apprenticeship in the
tea industry in 1985, Mr. Shiran Gunawardene
has acquired an in-depth knowledge of all
aspects of creating the finest quality Ceylon
Tea. He currently owns the Liyota and Lions
tea factories, while functioning as the managing
partner of Yalta and Sirimewana tea factories.
He sources hand-plucked tea leaves from the
best tea plantations in southern Sri Lanka and
is personally involved in all aspects of
producing his unique brand of tea from
choosing the leaves, consisting of two leaves
and a bud, to processing, manufacturing,
blending and packing.
He is ably assisted by a team of expert tea
tasters, blenders and factory staff, who ensure
that their teasdelight the most discerning
connoisseurs of Pure Ceylon Tea throughout
the world.

Lions Tea
Lions Tea is produced in a factory whichis the first in the
island to receive a 3-star certification from the Sri Lanka
Lions Tea has also received numerous awards, citations
and certification from several prestigious institutions.
Combining the best of traditional tea growing, with the
infusion of modern technology in processing and packing,
Lions Tea has made impressive inroads into the
international market with its distinctive range of Low-grown
teas, which are prized for their characteristic flavour and
aroma.
The factory utilizes modern, environmentally friendly
technology, with a view to minimizing damage to the
environment, while ensuring optimal flavour and aroma of
the teas.
Lions Tea is sold as bulk, in addition to attractively
packaged blended teas and speciality teas, which are ideal
for home consumption, while also being especially sought
after as gifts by tea aficionados throughout the world.

Ceylon Tea
A brief history
World-renowned Ceylon Tea had its
beginnings in 1867, when Scotsman James
Taylor first began its commercial planting in
the district of Kandy in Sri Lanka. He soon
built a large factory, installing machines of
his own invention, for the processing and
packing of tea.Today, Ceylon Tea has
emerged as the worlds foremost brand of
tea, in addition to being one of the largest
foreign exchange earners for Sri Lanka.
Ceylon Tea can be classified into
High-grown tea from the central highlands,
grown at elevations as high as 6,000
feet;Mid-grown tea grown between 2,000
and 4,000 feet;and Low-grown tea from the
southern parts of the island, which is grown
up to an elevation of about 2,000 feet above
sea level.

Staff Welfare
Staff members at Lions Tea Factory are afforded every
opportunity to progress in their careers. In addition to a
satisfying work-life balance and meals during working
hours, they are provided with staff loans, medical
care and financial incentives. They have also
formed their own welfare society at the factory.
Children of staff members who excel in
academics are provided scholarships to
pursue their studies at school or university
level. The company also provides financial
aid to temples and schools in the vicinity.

Speciality Teas

Lions Tea has been mixed with a variety of natural

ingredients, including local spices and fruits, to create
a range of speciality teas of exciting and exotic
flavours and aromas.

Orthodox Teas

The finest black teas are blended, in order to create a wide range that
appeals to a variety of tastes across national and regional boundaries. Our
blends command a very high premium at the Colombo Tea Auctions.
GRADE

LEAF

LIQUOR

Premium
Golden Tips

Young tender buds freshly plucked

right before opening

Delicate, light liquoring, savoury aroma,

rich body and smooth delicate cup.

Premium Extra
Special Golden Tips

Fine wiry whole leaf with abundant

gold tips

Gives a warm russet cup colour

OP1

Long, wiry and well-twisted

Light in cup with mellow body

and brightness

BOP1

Long, twisted and shorter than OP1

Darker in cup compared to OP1 ,

very bright and carries adequate body

Chai Tea

A distinctly Indian blend of tea leaves, herbs and spices,

Chai is believed to improve digestion, enhance the immune
system, fight inflammation and also have anti-bacterial and
anti-oxidant properties.
Ingredients: Lions Tea, coriander, pink pepper, cloves,
cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, lemon grass, cumin and
sweet cumin

Forest fruits Tea

Combining the richness of the finest tea with
the flavour and aromatic properties of carefully
chosen fruits and flowers, Forest Fruit gives an
unmatched tea drinking experience.
Ingredients: Marigold flower petals, blue
cornflower, red cornflower, raspberry, rose
hips, passion fruit, berry leaves

Earl Grey Tea

A popular flavoured tea in England since the early 1800s,
many tea manufacturers have created their own versions of
Earl Grey, using a variety of tea leaves and additives.
Ingredients: Lions Tea and corn flower petal

Honey with Chamomile

Renowned for its mild sedative effects, Chamomile tea is usually considered a night
time tea thats said to give relief from insomnia and boosts ones immune system.
Ingredients: Lions Tea, chamomile flower and honey

Lemon Tea

Lemon tea contains extracts of lemon, which counteract

the negative effects of free radicals, in addition to
boosting immunity, aiding healthy digestion and
stimulating the liver.
Ingredients: Lemon peel and lemon grass

Tropical
A healthy and refreshing blend, with its distinctive flavour and aroma from the infusion of
a choice of fruits and flowers, Tropical tea creates a refreshing and uplifting tropical
experience.
Ingredients: Lions Tea, marigold flower petal, cornflower petal, papaya, raspberry, red
cornflower petals
Peach
Infused with creamy notes of peach and just the right amount of sweetness for a
delicious taste and delicate aroma, Peach tea refreshes your body and uplifts your mind.
Ingredients: Lions Tea, peach flavour, peach particles, passion fruit, sas flower
Honey
Refreshing hint of honey creates a sweet, sublime drink, with a flavour that seems to
linger forever as you sip a cool glass of Honey flavoured tea.
Ingredients: Lions Tea, chamomile, honey flavour
Strawberry
Strawberry tea, with its succulent fruity sweetness and aroma, brings you the fresh taste
of summer as you sit back and enjoy this inspiring and delicious drink thats served
chilled.
Ingredients: Lions Tea, strawberry flavour, original strawberry particles, rose petals
Raspberry
Traditionally known for balancing hormones, and helping improve energy levels,
raspberry is a delicious herb, that imparts its distinctive flavour to your favourite
beverage.
Ingredients: Lions Tea, raspberry flavour, sunflower, white cornflower, raspberry pieces
Mango
Mango, the quintessential tropical fruit with its luscious and delicious flavour, can be
instantly invigorating, especially when its blended with a truly great Ceylon Tea.
Ingredients: Lions Tea, mango particles, mango flavour, marigold fruit, passion fruit
pieces, mango
pieces
Black Current
While research suggests that black currant can improve the effectiveness of the immune
system, the succulent flavour and soothingly sweet undertones can be absolutely
uplifting with your tea.
Ingredients: Lions Tea, black currant flavour, blue mellow flavour, raspberry pieces,
cornflower petals