Meet Our Family
A passionate lover of authentic Ceylon tea, Sanoona Rahim is rooted in a remarkable family heritage.
Her father, a renowned tea manufacturer since the early 1940s, was honoured three times as a World’s Best Tea Manufacturer.
Born in Kirkoswald Estate, Bogawantalawa, she grew up surrounded by the rhythms of tea tradition. Today, she brings nearly 40 years of global business experience and over 50 years of tea‑tasting knowledge, driven by a mission to revive the true art of tea tasting culture.
Our Producers & Partners
Embilimeegama Tea Factory
Established in the early 1940s, Embilimeegama Tea Factory is a respected family‑run producer of premium teas and spices. Now guided by the third generation, the factory continues its legacy of excellence, exclusivity, and aroma‑rich craftsmanship. Supporting over 300 small‑scale tea farmers, it upholds sustainability, integrity, and purity — from source to cup.
Mr. M Ilham Hanifa
A dynamic and forward‑thinking tea producer, Mr. M. Ilham Haniffa represents the new generation of Sri Lanka’s tea industry. He owns and operates two tea factories in Sri Lanka, bringing youthful energy, creativity, and responsible leadership to every aspect of production. As a valued partner and a true backbone of our company, Ilham plays a vital role in shaping our shared commitment to authenticity, quality, and modern innovation within a heritage‑rich craft.