Uva Halpewatte tea factory and plantation
Sri Lanka is famous for its tea and is one of the world’s leading tea producers. James Taylor from Scotland started tea production in Sri Lanka in 1867 together with Thomas Lipton, whom you likely know from “Lipton Tea”. Tea from Sri Lanka goes by the name “Ceylon Tea”, referring to Sri Lanka’s name during the British colonisation until 1972.
Your guide/driver will drive you to the Uva Halpwatte tea factory in Ella, where you will be given a guided tour, showing you the entire production process from when the leaves are picked at the plantation to when the leaves sit steaming in your cup. Several of the machines used are over 150 years old, and techniques have changed little since 1867. After the tour, you have an opportunity to taste different types of tea and to buy some to take home with you.
You will then be driven back to the hotel.
Duration: approx. 2 hours
We recommend that you book the excursion when booking the tour.
| Per person from: £14 |
