Sri Lanka, also known as Ceylon is a land that is renowned for its tea. Tea is one of the three main cover crops of the nation and Ceylon tea has a high demand in the international market. Read on to know about some the types of tea produced in Sri Lanka.
Black tea
This is the most common type of tea and it is also considered as the cleanest tea in the world as it is produced with minimum or completely no use pesticides or additives. The leaves which are picked in large quantities are withered, fermented, dried and sifted in order to make the finished product.
White tea
This is probably the most expensive tea on the list! This is made from the buds of the tea leaves and is very delicately dawn. This Tea has considerably less caffeine content in it has more antioxidants to brighten your day up. You can taste this tea during your stay at any of the renowned hotels in Nuwara Eliya the likes of Heritance Tea Factory.
Green tea
Green tea is well known for its healing properties. This beverage also contains antioxidants and it is also believed that it burns off your extra calories helping you to be in shape. The manufacturing method of the green tea is unique and intricate. It is the main reason the tea has so many health benefits.
Oolong Tea
This is a semi oxidised Chinese tea that is prepared in Sri Lanka. During the process of manufacturing the tea leaves are withered under strong sunlight which gives the beverage a strong and aromatic flavour.
