| Sri Lanka, under the governorship of various colonialist | | | | Kandy, Dambulla, and Uda Pussallawela, and hotter |
| nations throughout history, underwent many transitions | | | | climate areas like the Southern Province and Uva |
| in terms of economic growth. Cultivations of various | | | | Province also produce tea. |
| sorts were tried out at different times – to suit the | | | | There are many kinds of teas that originate from the |
| needs of Europeans. Grown first was Cinnamon, and | | | | various tea plantations in Sri Lanka. Of them the |
| then a thriving Coffee plantation – which contracted | | | | Ceylon Black Tea is a speciality with a unique citrusy |
| a disease and was slowly wiped out. | | | | flavour. The Ceylon Green Tea is a tea that is swiftly |
| However never deterred, the island turned to tea. | | | | gaining in popularity in the market and the Ceylon |
| Experiments were conducted through tea plants | | | | White tea is a slightly more expensive brand with its |
| brought from China, Assam and Calcutta in India and in | | | | honey and cinnamon flavouring. |
| 1867 James Taylor gave birth to the Tea Industry by | | | | Graded according to the geographical location it’s |
| starting an estate in Loolecondera in Kandy, in an area | | | | grown in, Sri Lanka is the world’s 4th largest tea |
| of just 19 acres. Soon this trend caught popularity and | | | | producer and its tea has been in high demand |
| estates cropped up in the surrounding areas. | | | | internationally. |
| With the advent of new technologies and machinery | | | | If you are undertaking Sri Lanka travel, then a |
| being brought from England to further the growth of | | | | wonderful aromatic fresh cup of tea blended in the |
| this all new industry, Sri Lankan tea grew in favour and | | | | high or low lands of Sri Lanka is a must for an |
| popularity. | | | | experience that is world class. Find out more about Sri |
| The flavour of the tea changes according to where it | | | | Lanka and its beautiful attractions when you visit Truly |
| is grown. Nuwara Eliya – one of the principle areas | | | | Sri Lanka, a site dedicated to providing up to date |
| – boasts of a unique flavour in its tea due to its | | | | information about this paradise isle. |
| unique geographical situation. Apart from Nuwara Eliya, | | | | |