A guided tour of the Dunkeld Tea Factory is the quintessential tea experience in Sri Lanka. The resident Tea Planter passionately delves into all aspects of tea in just the right amount of detail - from a look back to the early days of 'planting' and the lifestyles of the early colonial settlers, to the manufacturing process, to how flavours are created to suit various palates - he’s got it covered.
What went into creating the perfect cup of refreshing Ceylon tea in 1867 were equal parts science, art, sleight of hand, and a spot of luck. And not much has changed since! As some of the methodology and machinery are over a century old, Ceylon Tea itself is seen as part of the world’s living heritage. And this is an invitation to partake in it.