From Physician to Tea Entrepreneur: How Kushal Senanayake is Revolutionizing Wellness with Terapy Ceylon

Kushal Senanayake’s journey from being a physician to a tea entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. Originally from Sri Lanka, Kushal built a successful career as a physician in the United States before deciding to follow a deeper passion—bringing the rich traditions of Sri Lankan tea and Ayurveda to the world. His brand, Terapy Ceylon, is redefining the tea experience by blending the timeless wisdom of Ayurvedic healing with the world-renowned Ceylon tea, offering not just a beverage but a therapeutic wellness experience.

Kushal launched Terapy Ceylon about two years ago, initially selling through Amazon before expanding to their own Shopify store. Today, both channels continue to bring in repeat customers, and excitingly, the brand is set to be introduced in major retail chains in the U.S. While mainstream adoption takes time, Kushal is confident in his unique positioning. He clarifies that Terapy Ceylon is not just another tea brand—it belongs in the functional beverage market, focusing on health and wellness.

For Kushal, tea is much more than a drink; it’s a ritual of nourishment for the body, mind, and soul. As a second-generation tea exporter, he grew up surrounded by Sri Lanka’s lush tea plantations and the age-old traditions of herbal healing. Inspired by the natural remedies passed down through generations—like Kothamalli (boiled coriander and ginger) for colds or Paspanguwa, a powerful blend of five medicinal roots—he envisioned a tea brand that could bring these holistic practices to a global audience.

To ensure authenticity, Kushal and his team worked with indigenous Ayurvedic practitioners, spending years researching and developing the perfect blends. Out of over 300 formulations, they selected only 12 premium products, each crafted with the highest quality Ceylon tea and carefully chosen herbs. His teas are designed to support skin health, digestion, weight management, and overall wellness. However, he makes it clear that while these blends offer holistic benefits, they are not FDA-approved medicines and should be enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle.

During the NepalTalks podcast, our host Ananta Nepal had the opportunity to taste Terapy Ceylon and was immediately impressed, stating, “This is incredibly good and different from any green tea I’ve tried before.” With satisfied customers in over 30 countries, Terapy Ceylon is making waves in the wellness tea market.