“Stassen” is synonymous with the export of quality Ceylon Tea since 1977. Our credentials as an innovative, dynamic market leader in the supply of quality Tea of all varieties, flavours and packing are as follows: We were awarded the prestigious Presidential Export Award by the Government of Sri Lanka for five consecutive years in recognition of our achievements. We were the pioneers in the production of Green Tea (Chinese style) and Organic Tea in Sri Lanka in the mid-eighties, and to introduce our customers to the world’s first internationally certified Organic Tea Garden. Our exports of Tea, Desiccated Coconut and other Sri Lankan produce to destinations all over the globe have made us one of the largest exporters in Sri Lanka. Our annual export of Tea alone is around 15 - 20 million kilos. We have built up a reputation of being quick to assess our customers’ requirements and use our expertise to advise them on how best they could source product at the best possible price, and for shipments on schedule. We are the largest shareholder of two plantation companies, Madulsima Plantations and Balangoda Plantations. These plantations encompass some of Sri Lanka’s best Tea gardens and give us an advantage in sourcing the finest quality for our clients. Over the years, Stassen has grown to become one of the largest conglomerates in Sri Lanka. Our holdings include: The largest shareholding in DCSL Group The largest shareholding in Aitken Spence PLC The largest shareholding in Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) PLC The majority shareholding of Lanka Bell (Pvt) Ltd. Interest in the financial sector We are also in Finance, Insurance and Shipping businesses A subsidiary, Stassen Foods is the also distributor of world-renowned brands in Sri Lanka