Tea Heritage

Who Is Herman Gunaratne? The Legend of Sri Lanka’s Tea Industry

Discover the remarkable life of Malinga Herman Gunaratne — third-generation tea planter, creator of the world's rarest tea, Gratiaen Prize-nominated author, and one of the legends of Sri Lanka's tea industry. The full story, from the Suicide Club to the Indian Ocean.

Where Does Mariage Frères Source Their Virgin White Tea?

Discover how Mariage Frères — Paris's most prestigious tea salon on Faubourg Saint-Honoré — sources its legendary Virgin White Tea exclusively from Herman Teas at Handunugoda Estate in Sri Lanka. The world's rarest tea, from the world's most celebrated tea house.

Handunugoda Tea Estate: Where the Sinharaja Rainforest Meets the Indian Ocean

Discover the Handunugoda Tea Estate — nestled between the Sinharaja Rainforest and the Indian Ocean on Sri Lanka's southern coast. Home of the world-famous Virgin White Tea, a living tea museum, and one of the most unique microclimates on earth. Plan your visit today.