STD 1000
Whole Leaf
OP1
Orange Pekoe Grade 1
A whole leaf, thin wiry tea. A delicate brew that varies in taste according to the different districts.
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Pure Ceylon Tea.
Specially selected from the cool, misty tea gardens of Sri Lanka — and exported to buyers around the world.
Ceylon Tea
A cherished name among tea drinkers worldwide.
Ceylon Tea is prized by tea drinkers around the world for its quality and for the orthodox methods of harvesting and production behind it. Pure Ceylon Tea is at the heart of what we export.
Every Zahibro grade is specially selected from the cool, misty tea gardens of Sri Lanka and offered as 100% Pure Ceylon Tea — in bulk, or packed to your own specification.
Types of Ceylon tea we offer
From classic black tea to the rarest white tea tips.
Pure Ceylon Black Tea
Fully oxidised for a bold, full-bodied character — the tea most associated with Sri Lankan origin. See all grades below.
Green Tea
Unoxidised and lightly processed, offering a fresh, grassy cup with a lighter body.
Flavored Tea
Ceylon tea blended with natural flavourings — from citrus and spice to floral notes.
Herbal Tea
Caffeine-free infusions made from herbs, flowers and botanicals rather than the tea plant itself.
White Tea
The rarest and most delicate category — handpicked buds with minimal processing, including Golden and Silver Tips.
All ranges are available for private labelling under your own brand. Learn about private labelling →
Pure Ceylon black tea — our grades
From whole-leaf Orange Pekoe to fine fannings and CTC. Each grade carries its own Zahibro standard (STD) code for easy ordering.
STD 1000
STD 999
Whole Leaf
OP
Orange Pekoe
A whole leaf, well twisted tea. A delicate brew that varies in taste according to the different districts.
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STD 995
Whole Leaf
OPA
Orange Pekoe A Grade
A whole leaf, well twisted tea. A delicate brew that varies in taste according to the different districts.
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STD 6464
Curly Leaf
PEKOE
Pekoe
A curly leaf style that offers a light cup and delicate taste.
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STD 6466
Curly Leaf
PEKOE1
Pekoe One
A low grown curly leaf style that offers a light cup and delicate taste.
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STD 666
Broken
FBOP
Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe
A semi-leaf tea with some tip. This variety has a mellow, flavoury cup.
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STD 667
Broken
FBOP1
Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe One
A semi-leaf tea, slightly smaller in leaf size than FBOP.
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STD 668
Broken
FBOPF
Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings
Similar to the BOP leaf, but a firmer leaf with a few tips.
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STD 669
Broken
FBOPF1
Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings One
A semi-leaf tea with some tip. Similar to BOPF, but a firm leaf with slightly more tips than FBOPF.
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STD 670
Broken
FBOPFSP
Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings Special
Similar to FBOPF1, but a firmer, blacker leaf with much better tips — a premium grade.
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STD 444
Broken · High Grown
BOP
High Grown Broken Orange Pekoe
A popular leaf size that brings out a good balance of taste and strength. Small or broken pieces of leaf.
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STD 445
Fannings · High Grown
BOPF
High Grown Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings
A popular leaf size with a good balance of taste and strength. Smaller than BOP, broken leaf slightly larger than dust.
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STD 209
Fannings
PFGS
Pekoe Fannings
Fannings — broken leaves slightly larger than dust.
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STD 211
CTC
BP1
Broken Pekoe Grade 1
The larger cut leaf of CTC (Cut, Tear & Curl) manufacture, with bold round particles giving a full-bodied, bright tea.
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White tea: Golden & Silver Tips
The rarest teas Sri Lanka produces — both from the same tender bud, separated by a single decision.
STD 777
White Tea
Golden Tips
Golden Tips White Tea
The white tea leaves of our Golden Tips are dried naturally. Lingering in sweetness with hints of honey and pine, this light amber-hued liquor is also rich in antioxidants.
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STD 778
White Tea
Silver Tips
Silver Tips White Tea
Similar to Golden Tips, made from the same tender buds but silver in colour.
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Silver Tips: Light, airy, and exceptionally clean. Expect delicate notes of fresh grass, cucumber, and subtle floral undertones, finishing with a crisp, refreshing sweetness.
Golden Tips: Richer, smoother, and naturally sweeter. Because the buds undergo mild sun-oxidation, they develop distinct notes of wild honey, stone fruit (like apricot), and a warm, malty undertone.
What are Golden and Silver Tips?
Origin: Both teas come from the handpicked, unopened tender buds of the Camellia sinensis plant.
Silver Tips: These buds are dried quickly with machines or fans to prevent oxidation, which keeps their silver-white colour.
Golden Tips: These buds dry slowly in the warm mountain sun. The longer sun-drying process causes mild oxidation, turning the buds a rich golden colour and creating a slightly deeper flavour with honey or fruity notes.
Both varieties undergo very little processing and offer the light, delicate qualities and health benefits of traditional white tea.
How to properly steep white tea tips
White tea buds are incredibly delicate. Using boiling water or steeping them for too long will scorch the leaves and create a bitter, astringent cup.
- Water Temperature: Use water cooled to 170°F to 180°F (75°C to 82°C). Never use boiling water.
- Tea Quantity: Use 2 to 3 grams of tea buds (roughly 1 to 2 tablespoons, as buds are very light and fluffy) for every 8 ounces of water.
- Steeping Time: Steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Multiple Infusions: Do not throw the buds away after one cup! High-quality tips can be steeped 3 to 4 times, with each infusion revealing slightly different flavour notes. Increase the steeping time by 1 minute for each subsequent brew.
Packaging
Top export quality, packed your way.
Our Pure Ceylon Tea is available in bulk and in a range of retail formats — cartons, tins, pouches and jars — with customisable packaging to suit your market.
Want it under your own name? Our private labelling service lets you use your own brand and select your preferred packaging. The carton at the far left of the photo is an example of private-label packaging made for a customer.
Private LabellingBlack Tea, Brewed Right
The best way to brew Pure Ceylon black tea
Unlike white tea, Ceylon black tea is fully oxidised and can happily take boiling water — here's the simple four-step method for a proper cup.
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