What Does the Lion Logo Mean? A Guide to Authentic Ceylon Tea
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If you've shopped for Ceylon tea, you may have seen a small lion holding a sword on the pack. That's the Lion Logo — and it's one of the best signs you're buying the real thing.
What is the Lion Logo?
The Lion Logo is the certification mark of the Sri Lanka Tea Board. It guarantees that the tea is 100% grown, manufactured and packed in Sri Lanka to strict quality standards.
Why it matters
A lot of tea sold as “Ceylon” is actually blended with cheaper teas from other countries. The Lion Logo cuts through that: it certifies pure, single-origin Sri Lankan tea — so you get the clean, bright character Ceylon is famous for, with full traceability.
How to buy authentic Ceylon tea
- Look for the Lion Logo and a clear Sri Lankan origin.
- Check that the grade is stated (BOPF, OP, Silver Tips, etc.).
- Buy from sellers who source directly from estates.
Every SOO Ceylon tea is Lion Logo certified and sourced directly from Sri Lanka — from everyday black tea to rare Golden Tips — shipped worldwide.