by ALMAR
Tea Growing Regions
The different climatic and geographical conditions give rise to specific characteristics to the tea grown in each respective region.
Tea is grown in several different regions in Sri Lanka. The different climatic and geographical conditions give rise to Specific characteristics to the tea grown in each respective region. Higher the elevation the plantations are located at, the cooler the climate experienced
Tea Growing Requirements
• acidic soil
• at least 127cm rain fall
• average temperature 11° C
- Dimbulla : Dimbulla teas are high grown on plantations at an elevation of approx. 5000 – 6000 ft above sea level.
- Kandy : Kandy was the first region in Sri Lanka in which tea was grown. Tea plantations in this area are located at an elevation of approx. 2000 – 4000 ft above sea level
- Nuwara Eliya : Plantations are located at an elevation of approx. 6000 ft above sea level
- Ruhuna:Including the regions in the South-Western Coast, these plantations are mostly located at sea level.
- Uva : Located at an elevation of 2000 – 4000 ft, these plantations are mostly located on the eastern slopes of Sri Lanka.
- Uda Pussellawa : Dimbulla teas are high grown on plantations at an elevation of approx. 5000 – 6000 ft above sea level.
