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Where tea grows shapes how it tastes. From the cool mountain peaks of Nuwara Eliya to the sunny southern lowlands of Ruhuna, discover the unique flavors of Ceylon Tea.
In Sri Lanka, altitude and climate shape the flavor of tea. With elevations ranging from sea level to over 2,000 meters and two seasonal monsoons, the island's seven tea regions offer a wonderful range of flavors—from the crisp, floral taste of Nuwara Eliya to the bold, malty cup of Ruhuna.
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Elevation Altitude: 1,800m - 2,500m (6,000ft - 8,200ft)
"Delicate, floral, notes of cypress and wild mint, refined astringency with golden champagne liquor."
1,800m - 2,500m
1,100m - 1,700m
1,000m - 1,600m
1,200m - 1,800m
600m - 1,200m
Sea level - 600m
Sea level - 800m
1,800m - 2,500m (6,000ft - 8,200ft)
Nestled in Sri Lanka's highest central mountain range, Nuwara Eliya boasts cool mountain breezes and frosty nights. The misty terrain yields the most sought-after ultra-high grown Ceylon teas in the world.
Delicate, floral, notes of cypress and wild mint, refined astringency with golden champagne liquor.
Small, tightly twisted, greenish-black leaf with silvery tips
Pedro Estate, Lover's Leap, Court Lodge, Mahagastotte
January to March (North-East Monsoon dry period)
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78%
4.2 mm/d
14 km/h
7 / 12
High L-Theanine & Floral Terpenes
Aroma Index: Extreme
Premium (+22% above Colombo Auction average for OP/BOP grades)
Current Colombo Auction demand index.
Delicate, pale champagne liquor, fresh floral jasmine & green apple notes
Strict 2 leaves & unopened golden bud plucking every 5 days.
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Sri Lanka has seven official tea growing regions recognized by the Sri Lanka Tea Board: Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula, Uva, Uda Pussellawa, Kandy, Ruhuna, and Sabaragamuwa.