Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Nuwara Eliya tea estates
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The highest of Ceylon's tea districts, where cool nights give a light, bright cup. Several estates run factory tours and tastings.
When to visit
Tea is picked here in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Good to know
- • Plucking happens early, arrive in the morning to see it
- • Stay on estate paths between the bushes
- • Ask before photographing pluckers
- Crop to cup
- High-grown Ceylon