Kia Ora,
Thank you for stopping by and taking a moment to be here with us.

Smitea began as a simple idea: to create delicious, caffeine-free herbal teas that felt good to drink and good to return to. We’re originally from Sri Lanka — a place where tea is more than a beverage. An invitation to gather & connect. Working closely with our extended family, we carefully curated blends that honoured those moments. Taste always came first. Wellness followed naturally. Every cup became a quiet celebration of life’s simple pleasures — a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and savour.

As the years passed, life became more fast paced. Days became fuller. Quieter moments became rarer. And we realised that tea on its own wasn’t enough. In a world that moves fast, we don’t just need something to drink — we need permission to slow down. We need rituals. Smitea has evolved into something more intentional. Today, Smitea is about creating small pauses you can return to every day. Moments that don’t demand anything from you — just your presence. Our products are handcrafted with love, designed for taste and experience, not for promises or claims.

We have created products that help make slowing down simple and rituals part of every day life.
The real magic lives in the ritual itself:
Morning: begin slowly
Midday: pause intentionally
Evening: close gently

What started in our kitchen has now found its way into homes, offices, cafés, and stores around the world — but the essence remains unchanged.

Smitea isn’t just a drink. It’s a practice. It’s a pause.
It’s a moment that feels like a reset — cup by cup.
We look forward to sharing a moment with you, one cup at a time.

With love,
Sri & Nilani

Sri & Nilani – with kids at Christchurch Food Show 2025