Misty tea estate at sunrise in the Ceylon highlands
Since 1841 · Ceylon

The Art of the Perfect Leaf

Single-estate teas hand-plucked from the misty highlands of Nuwara Eliya, crafted by the same family of artisans for nearly two centuries.

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Section 01

Our Collection

Hand-picked from the high-altitude estates of Ceylon, each blend represents generations of craftsmanship and the unmistakable character of single-origin terroir.

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Mackwoods Enveloped
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Mackwoods Enveloped

FRUIT TEAS

Mackwoods Enveloped

Mackwoods Enveloped

HERBAL INFUSIONS

Mackwoods Single Estate

Mackwoods Single Estate

UNBLENDED ENGLISH BLACK TEA BAGS

Vintage photograph of the Mackwoods estate manor

180+

Years of Mastery

Our Legacy

Rooted in Tradition,
Brewed for Today.

Founded in 1841, Mackwoods represents the zenith of Ceylon tea. For over a century and a half, we have nurtured the finest estates in the misty highlands of Nuwara Eliya — preserving traditional artisanal methods while pioneering a sustainable future.

Every leaf is hand-plucked at dawn, withered on bamboo trays, and rolled by hand to preserve the essential oils that define our terroir.

1841

Founded

27k

Acres of Estate

1,500m

Altitude

Section 03

A Promise to the Land & its People.

For nearly two centuries, our estates have served as both garden and sanctuary. Today, we steward over 27,000 acres with a quiet, unwavering commitment to the highland ecosystem and the families who call it home.

  • 01

    Ethical Plucking

    Fair wages, healthcare, and schooling for over 10,000 estate families across the highlands.

  • 02

    Estate Biodiversity

    Protected forest corridors and chemical-free buffers safeguard indigenous flora and fauna.

  • 03

    Rainforest Alliance Certified

    Every Mackwoods estate meets the highest global standards for environmental stewardship.

Tea pluckers hand-harvesting leaves in the Ceylon highlands
Section 04

Trusted by the world's finest.

Mackwoods has been our house tea for over a decade. Their Silver Tips remains, quite simply, without equal.

Sebastian Laurent

Head Sommelier, Le Bernardin

An expression of terroir as articulate as any grand cru. Every cup tells the story of the Ceylon highlands.

Anouk Vermeer

Tea Buyer, Selfridges London

The orthodox craftsmanship of Mackwoods is a benchmark we measure all other estates against.

Hiroshi Tanaka

Founder, Aoyama Tea House

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Section 05

Partnerships & Wholesale

Bring the world's most prestigious Ceylon tea to your establishment. We partner with Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, and discerning retailers globally.