Ceylon Tea Trails For A Firsthand Tea Experience

By Author: Shani Silva
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Sri Lanka is synonymous with tea. Ceylon Tea is world recognized and appreciated for its high quality. Many countries import their tea from Sri Lanka as Sri Lankan blends are hard to beat. A cup of tea is attributed with the power to offer comfort no matter what the problem and has often come to the rescue of many seeking solace. For many visitors to the island it is a priority to see firsthand where this wonder beverage originates from. As most of the tea plantations are located in Sri Lanka’s breathtakingly beautiful upcountry region, it is no wonder that the Ceylon Tea Trails bungalows are immensely popular. Tea Trails offer the perfect up close and personal view of the journey of the tea leaf, from the bush to the tea cup.

Tea Trails allows guests the choice of four colonial bungalows purpose built for the British tea estate managers. While each bungalow is unique they share in common the detail given to luxury and comfort. All necessary modern conveniences reside alongside colonial splendour, so guests enjoy the best of both worlds. That together with the fact that the bungalows enjoy exquisite locations in the ...
... upcountry region ensures a memorable experience for guests. While enjoying the bungalows guests can immerse themselves in the working life of the tea estates. Basically the Ceylon Tea Trails takes visitors through the practicalities of obtaining the perfect leaf to create the perfect blend. Guests will be taken through the process of how the plant is grown, the correct leaves to pick and how they are sent for processing. Also a factory visit allows them to view the actual processes firsthand.

Tea Trails is popular as it combines all aspects required for a good holiday - perfect accommodation coupled with adventure and new experiences. Guests can also enjoy scenic treks through Sri Lanka’s picture perfect upcountry region with its cool and pleasing climes. The bungalows are so well equipped that guests can be forgiven for not wanting to leave the bungalows at all. However, it is best to open the senses to new experiences by exploring the surroundings and walking amidst the tea bushes. Of course the most important aspect of the Tea Trail holiday would be to enjoy as many cups of the world famous Ceylon Tea as possible. With so many varieties and blends to choose from guests will never tire of sipping the beverage while looking out at the lush greenery that is a trademark of Sri Lanka’s hill country.

A stay at Tea Trails is the ideal way to learn about Ceylon tea as Ceylon Tea Trails take guests through the entire process of tea production, while staying in the luxurious settings of the four colonial bungalows.