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The island of Sri Lanka is located just off the
southern tip of India. This tropical paradise is
blessed with splendid weather and perfect growing
conditions for the cultivation and manufacture of fine
tea. As a result, tea is cultivated in six growing
districts located at various elevations in the
Western, Eastern and Central Highlands regions.
Intensive plantings and almost year-round harvesting
positions Sri Lanka among the leading tea producers in
the world. Sri Lanka is famous for traditional, orthodox
manufacture (whole leaf) black tea, which is often
hailed as the world’s best "fruity" black tea. While the
tea from each region has its own distinct
personality, Ceylon teas (as tea from Sri Lanka is
known) are renowned for rich, brisk flavors, a
distinctive jewel-like clarity to the liquor, with
color that ranges from golden to rosy red in the
cup. Ceylon teas are both wonderful self-drinking teas and
also an integral component of distinguished English tea
blends. |
