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AHINSA Tea gets certification
from Control Union
Control Union Certifications, an international group of companies specialising in independent cargo surveying, super-intending and certification, recently issued to the Nilmini Estate certifications on Organic Production Methods for both US and EU standards. The certificates were issued in Colombo on March 25, 2008.
Control Union declared to have inspected the units and products of the Nilmini Estate -- proud makers of AHINSA Tea products -- and have found them in accordance with the standards of the National Organic Programme of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA-NOP). The declaration was made by Mr. S. K. Pathirage, Certifier for Control Union Certifications.
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Welcome to AHINSA Tea
The finest, organic Ceylon Tea
AHINSA Tea is the product of a concept by a young entrepreneur from Southern Sri Lanka who dreamed of giving the world the finest Ceylon Tea by means of nature-friendly and conscientious manual processes.
In many ways, this is his labor of love.
After years of organizing the required capital and group of individuals dedicated to the endeavor, the dream was realized when Nilmini Estate (Pvt) Ltd. was formed and started producing most probably the world's first manually produced organic black tea. Today, the Nilmini Estate produces a wide variety of organic black tea for the world.
From around the rainforest region of Sri Lanka, about 40 hectares of land at an elevation of 200-300 meters above sea level was chosen as site for tea plantation. The land is located in the village called Ihala Millawa, about 75km interior to the famous beach resort Unawatuna in Galle. This is a private land in a remote village in Southern Sri Lanka surrounded by dark green lush vegetation and a number of perennial water springs.Out of this natural paradise comes the finest organic tea, blended with nature and named: AHINSA Tea
Our Products
There are several types of tea produced under the main brand name of Ahinsa Tea®:
- Karuna (affection)
- Mithree (loving kindness)
- Mudita (gentleness)
- Sukhita (wishing well to everybody)
- Upeksha (indifference)
Take your pick and see what suits you best!
Experience the rich taste of organic Ceylon Tea
When you drink Ahinsa Tea, we recommend not rushing it.
If you do not have the time to sit and drink and enjoy it, wait until you get another opportunity. All teas are blended with such spiritual and psychological expectations. We do hope you will enjoy not only the physical brisk taste of Ahinsa Tea but also the spiritual awakening all at once, in every bit of it, always.
Tea Facts
What is Ceylon Tea?
Ceylon tea is a particularly prized form of black tea from Sri Lanka. It has a golden color and rich, intense flavor which many tea consumers greatly appreciate, and it is used straight as well as in tea blends. Sri Lanka is one of the largest tea producers in the world, and Ceylon tea can be found all over the world as a result. Particularly fine highland varieties can also get quite costly, as they have a rich taste and strong aroma favored by some consumers.
Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon under colonialism, and the name has stuck for the tea. Tea was first introduced to the country as a crop in 1867, to replace a devastated coffee crop. Tea producers quickly began to produce tea with a unique flavor and color, and Ceylon tea began to experience high demand. The majority of Ceylon tea is grown in the highlands of the country, with lower elevation teas being used as filler in tea blends.
The Nilmini Estate
Current Status and Sustainable Management of Bio-diversity in Nilmini Estate
This report presents an evaluation of the status of bio-diversity in the Nilmini Estate Private Ltd, Ihala Millawa, Morawaka, which is currently under the process of conversion into an organic tea production system. The estate management has applied for the organic certification from SGS Lanka (Pvt) Ltd in 2003. Accordingly, the facility has been placed under 3 year conversion audit by the SGS Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. and this report is aimed at fulfilling a Minor Corrective Action Requests (CAR) suggested in the 12 month conversion audit in 30 July 2004, wherein auditors specifically pointed out the ‘lack of records on bio-diversity with respect to tree species in the organic estate’.
Pure Organic Tea
Certificate Number: ORG1LK0001-A
You can be sure that the AHINSA Tea you get is nature-friendly because it is organic.
The Nilmini Estate Pvt. Ltd., makers of Ahinsa Tea, was granted the SGS Product Certification for satisfying the Council Requirements in the activity of Crops and Vegetable Production.
We are certified by SGS since April 2003.
Golden Rules for a good cup of Ahinsa Tea
Some like it hot, some like it not.
Whatever your preference, there are golden rules to follow in preparing your Hot or Iced Tea.
Where to find Ahinsa Tea
Aside from our local stores here in Sri Lanka, Ahinsa Tea products are also now available at different locations in the world:
- New Zealand
- Philippines
The Estate welcomes interested parties who want to distribute Ahinsa Tea in their country.