The 1872 Clipper Tea Co. Celebrates Its Legacy As Singapore’s Oldest Producer Of Farm-To-Cup Teas For Five Generations

Singapore, 14 October 2022 - This October 2022, we honour the brand’s inception at a jewellery boutique along High Street 150 years ago and showcase our unique strength in delivering farm-to-cup teas, advocating tea-drinking experiences and commitment to innovation. In conjunction with the 150th Anniversary of our parent company, B.P. de Silva Holdings, The 1872 Clipper Tea Co. will present a series of commemorative offers from 14 October 2022!

Milestone Celebrations

The Philosophy Behind One Of Singapore's Oldest-Run Family Business

Built upon a foundation of holistic human connections, we are Singapore’s oldest tea producer helmed by our Executive Director and fifth-generation leader of B.P. de Silva Holdings, Rehan Amarasuriya.

“For 150 years, we have shifted the benchmark for innovative ways to refine the tea experience such that it is now seen as a daily ritual than a simple beverage. We will continue to uphold the artistry and craftsmanship of tea drinking for generations to come.” says Rehan Amarasuriya, Director of The 1872 Clipper Tea Co.

Its core competency lies in the unique ability to provide premium quality products of unparalleled freshness alongside immersive customer experiences across an extensive retail network covering more than 200 local establishments.

The heritage brand is renowned for its commitment to delivering the finest teas from all corners of the world. Working closely with ethical partners towards a sustainable tea industry globally, we empower the lives of Sri Lanka’s tea pluckers by championing fair living wages. Its core competency lies in the unique ability to provide premium quality products of unparalleled freshness alongside immersive customer experiences across an extensive retail network covering more than 200 local establishments.

150 Years Of Excellence & Counting

From careful hand-picking of each leaf by dedicated tea pluckers in Sri Lanka, to the refined processing to ensure each brew is of the highest standard, 1872 Clipper Tea thrives on its philosophy of making tea a matter of genuine human relationships. It offers customers the finest teas through its commitment and close ties with ethical partners, for a more sustainable tea industry and improved quality of living for everyone involved.

“For 150 years, we have shifted the benchmark for innovative ways to refine the tea experience such that it is now seen as a daily ritual than a simple beverage. We will continue to uphold the artistry and craftsmanship of tea drinking for generations to come.”

Rehan Amarasuriya, Director Of The 1872 Clipper Tea Co.