Farming & Factory Quality Standards

Good Agricultural (GAP) & Manufacturing (GMP) Practices

Discover how sustainable farming in the fields and clean factory processing guarantee pure, safe, and traceable Ceylon Tea.

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Farming & Factory Standards

Sri Lanka pairs Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) across 200,000+ hectares of tea estates with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across 700+ registered factories to deliver fresh, pure tea worldwide.

GAP Sustainable Field CultivationGMP Clean Factory ProcessingStrict Ban on Harmful ChemicalsIndependent Third-Party Audits

Sustainable Agriculture

Field-to-Cup Safety & Estate Standards

Certified Standards · Global Food Safety Compliance

In international tea trade, clean quality and chemical purity are essential. Sri Lanka leads the world in applying Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) across its 200,000+ hectares of tea gardens and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across its 700+ registered factories.

Under the guidance of the Tea Research Institute (TRI) of Sri Lanka, estate managers use natural pest controls, compost enrichment, and clean harvesting practices that ensure tea leaves are free from harmful chemical residues.

Pillars of Purity

Field Farming vs Factory Processing Standards

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

Field Cultivation Standards

Soil Care & Terracing: Stone contour terraces on steep mountain slopes protect fertile topsoil from heavy monsoon rains.
Natural Pest Care: Natural biological methods, shade trees, and organic compost minimize synthetic fertilizer needs.
Gentle Hand Plucking: Plucking "two leaves and a bud" into breathable woven baskets prevents leaf bruising and keeps leaves fresh.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Factory Processing Hygiene

Food-Grade Stainless Steel: All rolling tables, fermentation trays, and drying belts are made of clean, durable food-grade stainless steel.
Clean Air Filtration: Filtered airflow in withering beds prevents dust, pollen, and airborne particles from entering the tea.
Metal Detection & Sorting: Powerful magnets and electronic sorters remove any foreign materials before packing.

Quality Testing

Low Residue & High Safety Standards

Verified by regular laboratory test screens.

100% Ozone-Friendly Guarantee

Sri Lanka is the first and only country in the world to produce 100% Ozone-Friendly Tea certified under the Montreal Protocol. Harmful soil chemicals (like methyl bromide) are completely banned across all tea plantations in Sri Lanka.

Certified Sourcing

Source Certified GMP & GAP Ceylon Tea

Connect directly with certified Sri Lankan estates and processing factories audited by international quality organizations for total peace of mind.

Official Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions

GAP standards guide sustainable field farming, including protecting rich topsoil, planting shade trees, using natural pest controls, plucking fresh leaves cleanly, and banning harmful chemical pesticides.

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