The Thurson brand story is a captivating tale of generational passion and dedication to the art of tea-making. It all began with Thurson De Silva, whose love for tea was nurtured amidst the lush tea plantations of Sri Lanka. His early experiences in the tea industry inspired him to become a trainee planter in 1936, driven by the belief that the key to a perfect cup of tea lies in perfect tea leaves. Thurson’s commitment to grooming and nurturing tea gardens led him to create a legacy centered around producing an elegant and exquisite cup of tea.

The legacy of Thurson’s devotion to tea was carried forward through his grandson, Lushantha De Silva, who joined the tea industry as a Tea Taster in 1986. Lushantha’s journey was marked by the passing down of knowledge and values from one generation to the next. In 2016, Lushantha took a bold step by establishing the Thurson Teas brand, a tribute to his grandfather and a culmination of three generations of tea mastery. Thurson Teas, under the ownership of Empire Teas, embodies the essence of tea and the virtues of Thurson De Silva.