When In Colombo… Make Time For Tea
Colombo’s quiet residential neighborhoods are a world apart from its crowded main streets, full of honking tuk-tuks and spicy street […]
Sri Lanka
Resplendent and Indulgent Ceylon: Q&A with Malik Fernando
Malik Fernando, of Resplendent Ceylon, and a legacy in tea, speaks about what drew him to hospitality and why tea lovers must visit Sri Lanka.
Wild Forest Grown Ceylon Tea
Community Driven Tea Nestled in the Adam’s Peak mountain range of Sabaragamuwa Province, in the tiny village of Erathna, Kuruwita, […]
Sri Lanka’s Artisan Tea Collective
Sri Lanka celebrates diversity in tea. A new generation of Ceylon tea growers recently established an artisan tea collective to showcase exceptional teas produced to interest a niche domestic market and equally, the international market.
Badulla’s Annual First Tea Festival
In Badulla, Sri Lanka, farmers bring their first tea harvest to the Muthiyangana Raja Maha Vihara Temple for blessings. Dan Bolton joins in the celebrations on a visit to the island, enjoying the vibrant cultural experience it offers.
Wild Forest Grown Ceylon Tea
The estate, founded by Scottish planters, was abandoned for 130 years. The 100 acres with wild tea trees have now become part of a forest.
Tea Discovery: Lumbini Tea Valley White Tea
In the lower elevation gardens of the Lumbini tea estate, bordering the pristine Sinharaja Forest, a decade-long pursuit has led to a special white tea range, produced in small batches for discerning tea seekers.
Resplendent and Indulgent Ceylon: Q&A with Malik Fernando
Malik Fernando talks with Tea Journey about what drew him to hospitality and why tea lovers must visit Sri Lanka.
Origins: Historic Ceylon
From the vibrant colors and culture of Colombo to the peaceful hillsides of Kandy, Sri Lanka is both a tea […]
Sri Lanka’s Tea Sesquicentennial
Sri Lanka celebrated its 150th anniversary of tea beginning in 2016 and culminating in the International Tea Convention and Expo in Colombo in August 2017.