Ceylon Tea has variety of taste due to the fact that it grows in different regions. So the  flavors are different from one to another. Ceylon Tea growing regions have a different identity depending on the soil, geography, climate and production process. 



Tea Regions of Sri Lanka

 




 There are seven tea producing zones in Sri Lanka. The seven  tea producing zones are  Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Uda Pussellawa, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, Dimbula and Ruhuna.


The seven zones are detailed below





Kandy “Intensely full-bodied”

 



The first tea plantation in Sri Lanka was started in 1867 by James Taylor on the Lulcondera Estate. This tea belongs to the " mid grown "  category. Because they are grown 2000-4000 feet above sea level.

The change in taste of these teas depends on the height of the tea estates above sea level and whether or not the plantations are protected from monsoon winds.

Upcountry tea estates are often found on the western slopes .These flavors increase with the cold and dry climate of the first quarter of the year.

Kandyan tea has a bright blend with the copper tone . Upcountry tea is more refreshing and invigorating to the body than lowland products.


Nuwara Eliya “Delicately fragrant”


Nuwara Eliya tea region is located about  6000 feet above sea level. Therefore, Nuwara Eliya tea belongs to the " High grown "category. Nuwara Eliya district is one of the most popular tea producing districts in Sri Lanka and produces high quality tea leaves. 

Nuwara Eliya is generally exposed to both western and eastern climates. The lowest rainfall is in March and the highest is in October. Tea cultivation grows very slowly due to low temperature. The color of this tea cannot be compared to any other Ceylon tea . The golden orange color and taste of this tea is unmatched.

Uda Pussallawa
 “Exquisitely tangy”


The Uda Pussellawa District is located close to Nuwara Eliya. Therefore, this tea is as tasty as the tea in the upcountry.  this tea region is 5000- 6000 feet above sea level so it belongs to the "High grown" category.

Uda pussellawa  is exposed to both Western and Eastern climates. Due to the rainy season from November to January and the dry season from June to September, tea planters in the Uda Pussellawa are able to produce tea leaves in different flavors and sizes depending on the weather.

Uda Pussellawa cup of tea is dark pink. Therefore, this cup of tea attracts everyone very quickly.


Uwa ” Exotically aromatic”


Tea cultivation in Uva Province is different from other tea producing regions. Thomas Lipton, Emperor of Victoria, was the first to introduce tea to the Americans  from tea grown in the Uva Province. Therefore, Uva Province is a very famous place for tea. The Northeast and Southwest monsoon winds usually approach the Uva province around  the middle of August to the end of July. because of this wind exposure, those tea leaves have a strange kind of quality

There is high demand for this tea from foreigners. Because these tea leaves are so special is that the tea leaves dry out due to the monsoon wind. Therefore the amount of water in the cells in the tea leaves decreases. As a result, the water in the tea leaves thickens. That is why the tea leaves of Uva Province have a strange taste and a good sweet aroma. The tea leaves of Uva Province are blacker than other provinces.


Sabaragamuwa “Exceptionally stylish”


Tea cultivation is not limited to the mountainous areas, but it is also produced in other places of Sri Lanka. It belongs to the  " low - grown " category.Because the Sabaragamuwa tea production takes place 300 meters above sea ​​level . Sabaragamuwa Province is  the largest tea growing province in Sri Lanka. the highlands of this province are close to the Sinharaja forest. Due to the rainy nature of the environment , these tea leaves have a better taste and quality than the tea grown in the lower part of Sabaragamuwa. The tea shrubs in Sabaragamuwa grow very fast and the tea leaves are also long. Therefore it is very easy to grind the tea leaves when making tea powder. Sabaragamuwa tea cup is dark yellow, Brown , red.

 

Ruhuna ” Distinctively unique”


The first plantation in Ruhuna was started in 1990. Ruhuna tea belongs to the “ Low-grown ” category because the Ruhuna district is about 600 meters above sea level .


There is no shortage of rainfall in the Ruhuna district due to the southwest monsoon. It also has good warm weather. Ruhuna is generally a low lying area and due to the nature of the soil, the tea bushes grow very fast. The tea leaves are also long. Ruhuna tea takes on a darker colour.

Dimbula “Refreshing Mellow”

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Dimbula is located in the middle of Nuwara Eliya and Horton Plains. Dimbula tea belongs to the " high-grown"  category. This is because  Dimbula District is located  about 3500 to 5000 feet above sea level. So, Dimbula tea is very special because  it is the highest growing tea in Sri Lanka. From December to about March, the Dimbula side is a bit cold but has a dry nature. However, from May to December, the area receives very high rainfall. Since there are two climates in every year, special attention us paid to to the production of Dimbula tea. The reason is that the taste of tea leaves changes with the changing weather conditions. Dimbula tea is very tasty and looks like copper red..