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Ceylon Tea
Ceylon or Sri Lanka Tea can be categorized in to three main elevation categories i.e, namely High Grown (above 4000 ft from sea level), Medium Grown (between 2000 to 4000 ft above sea level) and Low Grown (upto 2000 ft from sea level). Within the three main elevation categories are world renowned Agro-climatic districts, that produce teas of exceptional quality which has given Sri Lanka, the edge over, other producing competitors for it’s Champaign teas.
Amongst the well-known tea planting districts are Nuwara Eliya, Uva, Dimbulla, Kandy, Sabaragamuwa and Ruhuna.
Nuwara Eliya
Situated in the highlands of the Island Sri Lanka approximately 6200 ft (2000m) above sea level, has a varying temperature of 28°C in the low lands and 15°C in the high elevations. Tea has been cultivated in this Agro-climatic district since the year 1867. Teas manufactured in this region, when brewed are light orange in colour distinctively fragrant and delicate on the pallet.
Uva
Situated in the Eastern highlands of the country Sri Lanka approximately 3000 ft to 5000 ft (1000m to 1600m) above sea level. This region has a varying temperature of 28°C in the low lands and at high elevations posses a temperature of around 15°C. Tea has been cultivated in this district since the year 1867. Teas manufactured in this region, produce an extraordinary flavor and pungency i.e., uncommon not only to other parts of Sri Lanka but to any tea growing region in the world, making it unique and known to older generation as Champaign teas.
Dimbulla -
Situated in the Westerns highlands of the Island Sri Lanka at elevation of 3500 ft to 5000 ft (110m to 1600m) above sea level. The temperature in this region too varies between 28°C in the low areas whilst 15°C is in the higher elevation. Tea has been cultivated in this region since the year 1867. Teas manufactured in this region, vary between fully bodied flavor to light delicate fragrant on the pallet.
Kandy -
Situated in the Central highlands of the Island Sri Lanka between 2000 ft to 4000 ft (660m to 1300m) above sea level. The temperature in this region too vary between 28°C in the low areas whilst 15°C in the higher areas. Tea has been cultivated in this region since the year 1867. Teas manufactured in this region, are reputed for full body and strength with a deep red colour.
Sabaragamuwa -
Situated on the Southern foothills of the Central highlands, at 2000 ft (boom), stretching to the North of the world heritage rainforest “Sinharaja”. This region has a varying temperature between 33°C in the low areas and 15°C in the high elevations. Tea has been cultivated in this district since the year 1867. Teas manufactured in this region, a posses and medium bodied and mellow character with deep orange to red brewed.
Ruhuna -
Situated on the Southern edge of the world heritage rainforest “Sinharaja” tapering down to the Southern coast line of the Island. Elevation 2000 ft (600m) to sea level. This region has a varying temperature between 33°C in the low areas and 18°C in the high elevations. Tea has been cultivated in this district since the year 1867. Ruhuna teas are typically known for their stylish leaf appearance and large particle size. The brew of Ruhunu teas is deep red in colour and is full bodied with strong taste
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