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A Guided Estate Experience
Enjoy a complimentary guided tour of the Basilur Busch Tea Estate in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, where your contribution became part of our Global Tea Village.
Available on prior appointment.
International Tea Day 2026 · 202 Years of Ceylon Tea
Roots of Ceylon
Plant the future of Ceylon tea. 202 plants, 202 contributors, one global moment.
Two centuries of Ceylon tea
In 1824, the first tea plants were brought to Sri Lanka & subsequently planted on the soil of the land. Two hundred and two years later, we plant the next chapter together with the people who keep this tradition alive in their daily cup.The Beginning
1824
The first tea plants were brought to Ceylon and planted in its soil.The Future, Together
2026
202 new plants. 202 contributors. Planting the next chapter.A Gift From the Heart of Our Tea Estate
As one of the 202 global contributors, you are always welcomed as part of the Basilur tea story. When you visit Sri Lanka, your exclusive privileges await.
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Handmade Tea at the Basilur Villa
Visit the Basilur Villa, located in the heart of the estate, and enjoy a freshly prepared cup of handmade Ceylon tea during your estate visit.
This invitation is for a tea experience during your visit and does not include accommodation.
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A Special Tea Gift
Receive a complimentary pack of freshly prepared Basilur Golden Harvest Handmade Black Tea, one of the best-sellers from our luxury handmade tea collection, as a keepsake from the estate.
Your keepsake
Your name. Your country. Your plant.
Each of the 202 contributors receives a personalised digital certificate, alongside a tag on the plant your purchase helped grow.
