Tea Estates
Sri Lanka’s tea estates, primarily located in the central highlands, are renowned for producing some of the world’s finest tea. These lush plantations, such as those in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Hatton, offer scenic landscapes and a rich history. The estates contribute significantly to the country’s economy, exporting high-quality Ceylon tea worldwide.
Ceylon Tea Regions
he brew in your cup has a story to tell. It speaks of rolling hills, abundant sunshine, and lush provinces.In Sri Lanka, the central and southern provinces produce most of its tea. Varying elevations and micro-climates influence the distinctive flavour, colour, aroma and seasonality of Ceylon tea.
Ceylon Black Tea Grades
Ceylon Tea as we now know comes in different varieties, which has flavors and aromas unique to itself. Along with the a variety of teas, there are varieties of grades that Ceylon tea has been separated into.
Ceylon Cinnamon receives GI certification from EU
The European Union (EU) today handed over the Geographical Indication (GI) certification to Ceylon Cinnamon, as the Sri Lanka's first GI-certified product.
An official ceremony to mark this unique honour took place between the EU Delegation to Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).
The GI application was made by Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and supported by the EU under the EU-Sri Lanka Trade Related Assistance Project and through technical assistance from UNIDO and the International Trade Centre (ITC). This, together with support from other private and public stakeholders, has been instrumental in achieving Sri Lanka's first GI certification.