Premium Sri Lankan Tea Collection
Our Premium Sri Lankan Tea Collection celebrates the craftsmanship, terroir, and character of exceptional teas sourced from respected Sri Lankan tea gardens.
Our Story
Where Sri Lankan Heritage Meets Modern Wellness
Ceylon Select was born from a passion for exceptional tea, a respect for tradition, natural wellness, and a desire to create meaningful moments of connection through every cup.
Our story begins in Sri Lanka, an island renowned for producing some of the world's finest teas. Here, tea gardens blanket misty mountains, spices perfume the air, and herbal wellness traditions have been passed down through generations.
From these rich traditions emerged a vision: to create a tea company that honours authentic Sri Lankan heritage while embracing wellness, self-care, mindful living, and modern scientific understanding.
Today, Ceylon Select offers two distinct yet deeply connected collections.
Wellness-Focused Functional Blends
Our Wellness-Focused Functional Blends draw inspiration from Sri Lanka's traditions of herbal wellness, combining flowers, herbs, spices, and premium teas into naturally flavourful infusions.
They are designed to inspire mindful living, balance, and well-being. Our approach brings together generations of traditional wisdom with modern nutritional understanding, allowing nature's remarkable botanicals to express their own character and complexity.
Our Approach
A Commitment to Authenticity
What connects both collections is a commitment to authenticity. We believe exceptional ingredients should speak for themselves.
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Tea reveals its character.
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Flowers unfold their fragrance.
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Spices release their warmth.
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Herbs contribute their natural richness.
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Nature provides the flavour.
There is no need for added flavours or artificial shortcuts.
Every cup is designed to engage the senses through aroma, colour, flavour, and experience—a small daily luxury. It is an opportunity to slow down, savour beauty, lift the spirit, and reconnect with yourself and the people around you.
Tea becomes more than a beverage.
It becomes a moment of presence.
A daily luxury.
A ritual of self-care.
A connection to nature.
A source of comfort, inspiration, and quiet joy.
“We believe tea should not simply be consumed. It should be experienced.”
Meet Dami
A Journey Rooted in Heritage, Science, and Tea
Tea has always been more than a beverage.
For our founder Dami Rodrigo, tea has always been more than a beverage—it is part of her heritage and a lifelong passion.
Growing up in Sri Lanka, Dami developed a deep appreciation for tea through her grandfather, Arthur Peris Jayawardene, who became the first Sri Lankan to rise to a management position at a British-established tea estate. Childhood visits to his tea garden in Welimada inspired a lasting respect for the craftsmanship, hard work, and tradition behind exceptional tea.
Tea was never simply a crop. It was part of the landscape, culture, and daily life. It provided a means of living for thousands of Sri Lankans.
After moving to Canada, Dami found it surprisingly difficult to source truly high-quality black tea. Inspired to bring the heritage and authentic flavours of Sri Lanka to Canadian tea lovers, she founded Ceylon Select.
Today, Dami combines a unique blend of expertise and experience:
Expertise & Qualifications
Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Life Sciences
Certified Tea Sommelier
Certified Tea Blender
As a Tea Sommelier, she personally sources premium teas from Sri Lanka's renowned tea-growing regions. As a Tea Blender and Holistic Nutritionist, she creates naturally flavourful blends inspired by Sri Lanka's fine teas, spices, and traditional herbal wellness.
Ceylon Select brings together her passions for tea, science, nutrition, and Sri Lankan heritage to create teas that are both authentic and thoughtfully crafted.
Credentials Snapshot
Dami Rodrigo, RHN, B.Sc. (Life Sciences)
Certified Tea Sommelier | Certified Tea Blender
“The better you understand what truly exceptional tea tastes like, the better you can source teas that elevate the entire tea experience.”
Our Difference
Two Premium Product Lines
Ceylon Select is not just a premium tea company. We bring two specialty products into the market.
Exclusive Ceylon Tea
We proudly present:
- Award-winning Sri Lankan black teas
- Luxury artisanal white teas
- Handcrafted artisanal black tea
Exceptional Wellness Blends
Our wellness blends highlight:
- Botanicals used in traditional wellness practices
- Wellness properties backed by research
- Naturally flavourful with no flavours or sweeteners added
- Expert blending by a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with a science background
Our Foundation
Three Pillars of Ceylon Select
Ceylon Select brings together three defining elements of Sri Lankan heritage.
Premium Tea
Exceptional teas sourced from Sri Lanka's renowned growing regions.
Spices
Cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and other spices that have shaped Sri Lankan culture for centuries.
Wellness Traditions
Botanical ingredients inspired by generations of traditional wellness practices.
Together, these elements create teas that are naturally flavourful, deeply aromatic, and thoughtfully crafted.
“Tea. Spice. Herbal Wisdom. Three traditions brought together in every cup.”
Sri Lankan Tea Heritage
The Legacy Behind Every Cup
Sri Lanka is one of the world’s most respected tea-producing nations and has long been recognized as a global benchmark for premium orthodox black tea production.
While many tea-producing countries focus largely on CTC teas commonly used in tea bags and iced tea blends, Sri Lanka is renowned for its traditional whole-leaf and orthodox teas, prized for their complexity, aroma, and character.
Tea is more than an agricultural product in Sri Lanka. It is part of the nation’s identity.
For more than 150 years, tea gardens have shaped the country’s landscape, communities, and culture. From the cool mountains of Nuwara Eliya to the lush valleys of Ruhuna, each region produces teas with distinctive flavour profiles that reflect their unique climate and terroir.
One of the traditions that continues to distinguish Sri Lankan tea is hand plucking. Unlike many tea-growing regions where harvesting is increasingly mechanized, Sri Lankan tea is still predominantly hand-picked by skilled tea pluckers. Only the tender bud and top two leaves are selected, a practice known as the fine pluck or imperial pluck. This careful harvesting method helps preserve flavour, aroma, and quality.
Whole-leaf tea refers to tea made from intact or largely intact leaves rather than smaller broken particles, fannings, or dust. Because the leaf remains more complete, it develops greater complexity in the cup, offering a richer and more nuanced tea experience.
Sri Lanka’s tea industry is also known for preserving traditional orthodox processing methods that have been handed down through generations. These techniques emphasize craftsmanship and quality over sheer production volume. Today, alongside these traditions, a new generation of tea makers is exploring innovative processing methods and producing exceptional artisanal black, white, green, and specialty teas that continue to elevate Sri Lanka’s reputation among tea connoisseurs worldwide.
At Ceylon Select, this heritage is deeply personal.
Through family connections to Sri Lanka’s tea-growing regions and a lifelong appreciation for tea craftsmanship, we celebrate the traditions, expertise, and dedication that make Sri Lankan tea truly exceptional.
“Every great tea tells the story of the place where it was grown.”
Bridging Science & Tradition
Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Understanding
Sri Lanka's Tradition of Herbal Wellness
Alongside its world-famous tea heritage, Sri Lanka is home to one of the world's oldest traditions of herbal wellness.
For thousands of years, Sri Lankan families have used herbs, spices, flowers, and roots as part of everyday life. Rooted in both Hela Wedakama, Sri Lanka's indigenous system of medicine, and Ayurveda, these traditions emphasize balance, nourishment, and a close connection to nature.
Growing up in Sri Lanka, herbal brews and botanical preparations were a natural part of daily life. Ingredients such as ginger, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, gotu kola, moringa, and butterfly pea flower have long been valued in Sri Lankan homes, kitchens, and wellness traditions.
Today, modern research is helping us better understand the naturally occurring compounds found in many of these plants, including polyphenols, flavonoids, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals. This growing body of knowledge complements generations of traditional wisdom and highlights the remarkable diversity of botanicals used throughout Sri Lankan culture.
Botanicals Inspired by Tradition
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Ginger
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Coriander
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Cinnamon
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Turmeric
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Gotu Kola
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Moringa
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Butterfly Pea Flower
Traditional Wisdom
Inspired by generations of Sri Lankan herbal wellness practices and everyday botanical traditions.
Modern Understanding
Guided by modern nutritional knowledge and a growing understanding of naturally occurring plant compounds.
Thoughtful Blending
Created through Tea Sommelier expertise, holistic nutrition principles, and respect for traditional knowledge.
At Ceylon Select, we draw inspiration from this rich heritage. By combining Tea Sommelier expertise, holistic nutrition principles, and an appreciation for traditional knowledge, we create naturally flavourful teas that honour the past while embracing a modern approach to wellness and mindful living.
“Respect tradition. Embrace knowledge. Create balance.”
Our Philosophy
Tea as a Ritual of Self-Care and Connection
At Ceylon Select, we believe tea is more than a beverage. It is a ritual of self-care, connection, and quiet luxury—an opportunity to nourish yourself, find inspiration, and share a sense of well-being with others, one cup at a time.
Wellness begins with simple daily rituals.
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Our Holistic Wellness Philosophy
Our Holistic Wellness Philosophy
As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, I completed a program exploring how nutrition, lifestyle, and natural foods support overall well-being. This philosophy reflects both my professional training and my personal belief in living a balanced, mindful life connected to nature.
I believe wellness begins with simple daily rituals. In today's fast-paced world, taking time to slow down and reconnect with ourselves allows us to better support our families, strengthen relationships, and bring our best selves to the people around us.
This philosophy inspired our wellness-focused tea blends. Every cup is thoughtfully crafted to transform an ordinary moment into a small daily luxury. Through aroma, flavour, warmth, and beauty, our teas encourage mindfulness, comfort, and a welcome pause from everyday life.
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Our Commitment to Sustainability
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Our commitment to wellness extends beyond the teacup to caring for the environment.
We are committed to being a plastic-free company wherever possible, sourcing clean, high-quality ingredients from trusted farmers who follow responsible growing practices, and expanding our range of organically produced teas and botanicals.
Every choice we make—from sourcing and packaging to production—is guided by a simple belief: exceptional tea should respect nature and help create a healthier future.
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Giving Back
Giving Back
Exceptional tea begins with exceptional people.
We believe in building long-term partnerships with the farmers and producers who cultivate our teas and botanicals. As Ceylon Select grows, we are committed to supporting Sri Lanka's tea-growing communities and contributing to initiatives that improve opportunities and well-being for tea plantation workers and their families.
By caring for people, respecting nature, and preserving Sri Lanka's rich tea heritage, we hope every cup of Ceylon Select creates a positive impact—from the tea garden to your teacup.
“A beautiful cup of tea inspires us to become our best selves—while caring for the people and the planet that make every cup possible.”