Ceylon tea has earned a distinguished reputation as one of the finest varieties globally, with tea exports serving as a cornerstone of the colonial economy. Housewives and restaurateurs worldwide became acquainted with the name of the country, recognizing that its presence on a tin or packet consistently assured the quality of the tea contained within.
VarietiesOP, FBOP, PEKOE, BOP, BOPF, White
Growing areasKandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bogowanthalawa, Hatton, Uva,
Growing areasDambula, Sabaragamuwa, Ruhunu
Nutritional benefitsHigh in antioxidants and contain eugenol and caryophyllene
