Mlesna facts for kids
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| Private | |
| Industry | Beverage |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Headquarters | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Anselm Perera |
| Products | Tea |
Mlesna Tea is a company from Sri Lanka that makes and sells different kinds of tea. They are known for their loose teas, tea bags, and special tea gift sets. You can find many types of Mlesna tea, like black tea, green tea, and even herbal teas. They also make teas with special flavors.
The Story of Mlesna Tea
How Mlesna Started
Mlesna Tea was started in 1983 by a person named Anselm Perera. Before starting his own company, Anselm worked with tea for many years. He began as a tea taster when he was just eighteen years old. A tea taster is someone who tastes different teas to check their quality and flavor.
Anselm worked for a big tea company for ten years. After that, he became a Tea Manager and then a Tea Director. In 1983, he decided to create his own tea company. He named it Mlesna, which is his first name, Anselm, spelled backward! He chose this name because he was born on a special day called St. Anselm's Day.
Mlesna's Tea Shops
Mlesna was one of the first companies in Sri Lanka to open special "Tea Centres" and "Tea Kiosks." These are like small shops where people can buy and learn about tea. Their very first store opened in 1985 in a place called Liberty Plaza, Colombo.
Today, Mlesna has sixteen tea shops all over Sri Lanka. They have also opened stores in other countries around the world. You can find Mlesna tea shops in places like Russia, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Greece, and India.
Awards and Recognition
Mlesna Tea has won many awards for its excellent products and packaging. They have received a total of 82 awards! These include:
- 19 Presidential Export Awards
- 11 National Export Awards
- 23 Lanka Star Awards (for packaging in Sri Lanka)
- 17 Asia Star Awards (for packaging in Asia)
- 9 World Star Awards (for packaging excellence and quality from a global organization)
These awards show that Mlesna is recognized for making high-quality tea and for having great packaging designs.
