The Culmination of Tradition and Quality in K. D. Upasena Group's Tea Legacy
From hillside to teacup, where each leaf carries the echoes of tradition and innovation, bringing the brilliance of modern craftsmanship.
Farm Lifestyle
Beyond conventional farming, we offer a unique farm life experience to explore and gain insights into harvesting and agricultural processes.
Agro Innovation
KDU Group embraces a forward-thinking agricultural innovation by cultivating a diverse range of crops, from traditional tea to high-value fruits.
Sustainable Fields
Our dedication to environmental responsibility not only aligns with global trends but also ensures the longevity of the company’s agro-field activities.
Brewing Heritage
Our Symphony of Sri Lankan Tea Excellence
K. D. Upasena Group presently owns 4 state of the art factories built according to international standards having plantations totaling 103 acres of low-grown tea. In contrast, the factories are supplied by 20,000+ smallholders with bought leaves to whom the company is committed to uplifting livelihoods.
Our Mission
Every individual, organization, and sector partnering with us to be recognized in our Success Story.
Our Vision
Leadership by making our Brand known for its high quality supplies in the International Market.
Deerwood Tea Factory
Erathna, Ratnapura
New technologies coupled with traditional machinery produce over 1 million kilograms of tea which are marketed around the island under the “Deerwood Super”, “New Deerwood” and “Waranagala” garden marks.
Specifications
- Garden Marks – Deerwood Super, New Deerwood and Waranagala
- Capacity – 100,000kg per month
- Location – Erathna, Ratnapura
- Region – Low grown
New Kendagasthenna Tea Factory
Palmadulla, Ratnapura
A harvest of nearly 2.5 million kilograms of Black Tea each year makes this one of the largest tea producers in the Sabaragamuwa Province. The factory uses cutting-edge technologies to ensure high quality, earning it the CQC 2 Star Award HACCP Food Safety Standard, and ISO 22000. The tea is sold under the “KDU”, “KDU Super” and “Rose Hill” garden marks and are held in high esteem.
Specifications
- Garden Marks – KDU super, KDU and Rose Hilla
- Capacity – 200,000kg per month
- Location – Palmadulla, Ratnapura
- Region – Low-grown
- Standards – CQC 2 stars and Ethical Tea Partnership
Nilvin View Tea Factory
Wallandura, Ratnapura
“Nilvin View” was the last factory to be acquired by the Group’s late founder, Mr. K. D. Upasena. It is located in the Wallandura region of Ratnapura and produces approximately 125,000kgs of green leaf per month, sold under the “Nilvin View”, Nilvin View Super” and “Hapurudeniya” garden marks.
Specifications
- Garden Marks – Nilvin view super super, Nilvin view, and Hapurudeniya
- Capacity – 125,000kg per month
- Location – Wallandura, Ratnapura
- Region – Low grown
- Standards – Ethical Tea Partnership
Peak Paradise Tea Factory
Paradise, Ratnapura
Peak Paradise sources most of its green leaves from its own tea gardens, although a portion is also sourced from smallholder plantations nearby. With an average production of nearly 1 million kilograms a year, most of our buyers purchase our tea through the “Peak Paradise” and “Manikthanne” garden marks.
Specifications
- Garden Marks – Peak paradise and Manik thanne
- Capacity – 75,000kg per month
- Location – Paradise, Ratnapura
- Region – Low grown
