Maturata, Uda-Pusselawa, Haputalle and Badulla

Fifth in a series on the teas of Sri Lanka.These other important tea districts are affected by the Northeast Monsoon and produce their best from July to September during the Eastern Quality Season. Sir Thomas Lipton purchased his first tea estates in the Haputalle area, acquiring others elsewhere only afterwards. … Continue reading →

Uva

Fourth in a series on the teas of Sri Lanka.Uva – Oovah, as the old planters spelled it – is another Ceylon district with a worldwide reputation. Uva and Nuwara Eliya teas come from gardens so steep that aerial ropeways were often constructed to haul the pluck to the factory. … Continue reading →