Sri Lanka’s Premium Tea Brand Tea Avenue Makes Grand India Debut in Collaboration with FranGlobal

Sri Lanka’s Premium Tea Brand Tea Avenue Makes Grand India Debut in Collaboration with FranGlobal

New Delhi, 12th August 2025 : In a major step forward for premium lifestyle and beverage experiences, Tea Avenue, Sri Lanka’s most beloved homegrown tea café chain, is all set to mark its India entry in collaboration with FranGlobal, the international business arm of Franchise India Group. This strategic alliance heralds a new chapter in cross-border brand expansion and reflects the ever-growing appetite for curated global tea experiences among Indian consumers.

The De Silva family, in tea since 1936, launched Tea Avenue to carry forward its heritage through a vibrant, contemporary cafe culture. With over four generations of tea mastery, the brand has evolved into an immersive lifestyle destination that celebrates tea in its purest and most innovative forms. Now, with its entry into India- one of the world’s largest tea-loving nations- Tea Avenue is poised to resonate deeply with discerning Indian palates.

“India has a deep, cultural love affair with tea, and Tea Avenue is more than just a café- it’s a sensorial journey steeped in heritage,” said Gaurav Marya, Chairman, Franchise India Group. “This partnership is about delivering authenticity, innovation, and creating modern tea experiences that feel personal and premium. We are excited to bring this globally admired brand to the Indian market at a time when consumer demand for artisanal and high-quality F&B formats is at an all-time high.”

With this collaboration, Tea Avenue has ambitious plans to open multiple outlets across India’s metropolitan cities in the next 12 to 18 months, beginning with Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Operating under a Franchise-Owned, Franchise-Operated (FOFO) model. The brand offers a flexible franchise format—from full cafes and mini cafés to hotel tea corners and kiosks—designed to suit different investor goals and locations.

“India has always been a dream destination for us,” said Sajeev De Silva, Founder, Tea Avenue. “There’s a unique emotional and cultural alignment between Sri Lanka and India when it comes to tea. With FranGlobal’s expertise and reach, we are confident that our brand will find a second home here and build lasting connections with Indian tea lovers.”

The brand also introduces retail products such as elegant tea tins, assortment boxes, and gift sets, allowing customers to take home a piece of Tea Avenue’s heritage.

This Indo-Lankan partnership arrives at a time when global café culture is shifting toward experience-driven, quality-first models, and Tea Avenue is set to redefine how India enjoys its favourite beverage- whether through sit-down café moments or quick sips at bustling kiosks.

With a vision of launching over 200 outlets globally by 2035, this collaboration is just the beginning. Tea Avenue and FranGlobal are brewing a revolution in India’s premium tea space- one aromatic cup at a time.