Bandarawela: Tea factory visit with Tasting and Plucking
Overview
Your journey begins in the lush green tea hills of Sri Lanka where endless rows of neatly trimmed tea bushes cover the slopes. You will enjoy a guided walk through the plantation while learning how altitude, climate, and soil shape the flavor of Ceylon tea.
Next, you will meet the skilled tea plucking ladies who demonstrate the traditional method of selecting only two leaves and a bud. You will also get the chance to try tea plucking yourself and experience the precision and care needed for this centuries old craft.
After the plantation experience, you will visit a working tea factory. Here you will see the full process of tea production from fresh leaves to finished tea including withering, rolling, fermentation, drying, and sorting.
Finally, enjoy a tea tasting session where you sample different grades of tea. Learn to identify aroma, strength, color, and flavor differences. You will also have the option to purchase fresh tea directly from the factory.
Highlights
- • Walk through scenic tea covered hills
- • Hands on tea plucking experience with locals
- • Guided visit inside a working tea factory
Additional information
• Total walking time in plantation is around 45 minutes
• Transport can be arranged at an additional cost
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Bring sun protection such as hat or sunscreen
• Tea plucking activity depends on weather conditions
What's Included
• Plantation walking experience
• Tea plucking session with tea ladies
• Guided tea factory tour
• Tea tasting session
• Factory assistance for tea purchases
Not Included
• Food and beverages not mentioned
• Personal expenses
• Optional transport if not selected
USD 52.80
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