Akbar Brothers Colombo | Sri Lanka's Premier Ceylon Tea Exporter & Conglomerate

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334, T B Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Western 01000 Sri Lanka

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About Akbar Brothers
Akbar Brothers, founded in 1969 by the Akbarally family, is Sri Lanka's largest Pure Ceylon tea exporter. With a century-old legacy, they ship to over 90 countries and brew over 75 million cups daily. Official Website

Colombo Head Office & Operations
Situated at 334, T B Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10, this hub oversees global export, corporate services, and sustainability initiatives. The Kelaniya manufacturing facility spans 276,000 sq ft—Sri Lanka’s largest tea plant. Contact & Location

Quality, Sustainability & Awards
Akbar operates cutting-edge Kelaniya facilities (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GMP, Fair Trade). It’s been “World’s Largest Tea Exporter” for 30+ years, earning 14 consecutive Presidential Export Awards and ISO environmental certification. News & Certifications

Global Brands & Diversification
Flagship brands include pure Akbar Tea and Alghazaleen Tea (popular in Middle East). While tea leads, the group now also invests in renewable energy, healthcare, property, packaging, leisure, and environmental services. Company Background

Visit & Buyer Support
HQ supports B2B export enquiries, private label orders, and tea sourcing. Products bear the “Lion Logo” Pure Ceylon certification, with secured online payments (LKR, USD) and global logistics. Trade Inquiries

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Accepted Currencies: Sri Lankan Rupees, USD
Payment Types: Cash, Credit Card

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Opening Hours

Mon 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

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