Since 1929

Three Generations, One Promise

Pure Sri Lankan tea, responsibly grown, expertly crafted, and shared with the world.

Tsara Tea Estate in the Sri Lankan highlands

Three Generations of Tsara Tea

From a small family factory in 1929 to a modern organic estate, Tsara Tea has been guided by three generations who shared one vision: exceptional tea, grown with respect for people and the land.

Don Carenelis De Silva – Founder (1929–1940)
1929 – 1940

Don Carenelis De Silva

Founder, Tsara Tea Estate

In 1929, Our Grandfather Don Carenelis De Silva transformed a hillside in Sri Lanka’s southern highlands into a small tea factory. He introduced careful hand-plucking, traditional manufacture, and a people-first culture that treated workers like family. His legacy became the heart of what is now Tsara Tea.

Bob Anderson – Second Generation (1940–2024)
1940 – 2024

Piyasena De Silva

Second-Generation Steward

Dedicated 65 years to building our tea business. He began at just 17 years old, after the sudden passing of his father, and through hard work and resilience transformed a small family estate into a thriving tea enterprise. He was known for his generosity, humility, and the family atmosphere he created.

Dr. S. N. De Silva – CEO (2024–Present)
2024 – Present

Dr. S. N. De Silva

CEO, Third Generation

Today, Dr. S. N. De Silva leads Tsara Tea into a new era of organic farming, a practeing medical doctor in Uk, he has put together a dediated team of professinoals and .

Values

In everything we do, we work…

01

Honesty

  • Being transparent about our estate, our people, and our story.
  • Providing clear traceability from field to finished pack.
02

Respect for the Land

  • Protecting soil, water, and biodiversity in every field we cultivate.
  • Choosing farming practices that preserve the estate for future generations.
03

Craft

  • Tasting, grading, and blending every batch with care.
  • Ensuring each cup tastes consistently and recognisably Tsara.
04

Care for People

  • Supporting the wellbeing of our teams and their families.
  • Treating partners and customers like an extended tea family.
05

Perseverance

  • Honouring three generations of work on the estate.
  • Always striving to improve how we grow, make, and share our tea.

Leadership

Tsara Tea is guided by a family-led team dedicated to organic farming, ethical sourcing, and exceptional Ceylon tea.

General Manager

Harsha Sampath

General Manager

Quality Manager

Gayan Presanna

Quality Manager

Administrative Officer

Sachini Udeshika

Administrative Officer

Head of Sustainability

Abbas Mashaollah

Head of Sustainability

Join our Team

Join the Tsara Tea team and help shape the future of sustainable, organic Ceylon tea. We welcome talented people from all backgrounds who are passionate about quality, the environment, and making a real impact from garden to cup.