Single Origin · Sri Lanka
Thebu
Wellness Products

Thebu

Organic · single-origin · Sri Lanka

Thebu, a leafy herb long used in Sri Lankan traditional wellness, offered dried as whole leaf, tea-cut and powder for tea and nutraceutical brands.

Botanical name Costus speciosus
Formats Dried leaf, tea-cut & powder
Colour Green (dried)
Taste Mild, slightly bitter, herbaceous
Aroma Fresh, green, mild
Origin Sri Lanka (single origin)
Certified Organic Non-Irradiated

Full batch traceability from farm to shipment

Choose the grade for your market

Grades available

Grade Sub-grades Specification Character & best use Image
Whole leaf (premium) Heat pump drying Average 12 to 20 cm in length Selected whole leaves — premium retail & tea —
Tea-cut Cut & sifted 1-3 mm size Uniform tea-grade cut for infusions & blends —
Powder Milled fine mesh Milled to a consistent particle size; custom mesh on request —
How do you want your Thebu?

Formats

Dried whole leaf

Heat Pump dried whole leaves for premium tea and retail. This method of drying preserves colour and the nutrients in the product

Tea-cut

Uniform cut for infusions and blends.

Powder

Milled to a fine, consistent particle size; custom mesh on request.

Where it goes

Applications

Herbal teas

Infusions & wellness blends

Nutraceuticals

Supplements & capsules

Ayurveda

Traditional herbal preparations

Functional beverages

Wellness drinks

From tree to dock

Processing our Thebu

01

Hand harvesting

Leaves are hand-picked at the right maturity from our farmer network.

02

Washing & drying

Washed, then dried at low temperature to preserve colour, aroma and natural compounds.

03

Cutting & milling

Cut to tea grade or milled to a fine, consistent powder as required.

04

QC & packing

Checked against microbiological and purity standards, then packed to spec with full traceability.

Are you interested in ordering this product?

Request a quote or order samples — our export team typically replies within one business day.