Tea Cultivation in Sri Lanka "Ceylon Tea".


 



Tea Cultivation in Sri Lanka

Tourists visiting Sri Lanka prefer to visit a tea estate and learn about the process that takes place in a tea factory. Tea Cultivation is one of the main Sources of foreign exchange for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Currently exports 300 million Kilograms of tea annually. It accounts for 20% of Global tea Exports. Sri Lanka is the fourth largest exporter of tea. Today, Sri Lanka Sells the best black tea in the world.

 

Beginning of tea Cultivation

James Taylor from England Started Cultivating Sri Lanka Tea and Thomas Lipton Popularized Sri Lankan Tea all over the World. When the tea plant was grown on the slopes of the mountains of the country, it grew well under its Environmental and climatic condition.

 

Tea Production Process

Tea Immature leaves of the tea plant are used to make tea. The Tea leaves are harvested from the trees by workers. The Harvested tea leaves are taken to factories and placed on shelves for drying using fan, Air is added to the tea leaves for about 12 hours to remove moisture. Doing so Removes about 50% of the moisture from the leaves. The tea leaves are then put into Grinders. The enzymes in the tea leaves are then Removed by crushing and grinding the tea leaves. The enzymes released by this grinding give the tea a unique taste. After tea leaves are then fermented. It is special in that no chemicals are used in doing so. The tea leaves turn completely black. Sri Lanka tea is exported under the “CEYLON TEA” Brand. Ceylon tea is the best tea in the world.

Benefits of Drinking Tea for The Body

1.      Due to its antioxidant properties, it increases the body’s ability to fight off harmful bacteria and viruses.

2.      Activation of Blood circulation.

3.      Reducing Hight blood pressure.

4.      Lowering the Cholesterol level in the Blood.

5.      Reducing the risk of cancer.

6.      Reducing Stress.

7.       Drinking tea can reduce obesity and belly fat by burning excess calories.



Teas Made in Sri Lanka

1.      Orange pekoe.

2.      Broken Orange pekoe.

3.      Broken orange pekoe Fanning.

4.      Pekoe

5.      Silver tips

6.      Golden tips

7.      Green tea.




 

In the next article you will learn about the coconut tree and local coconut cultivation. We hope to bring a lot of valuable information on local paddy cultivation. We hope to talk about the use of coconut tree, the benefits of coconut tree parts, etc.

 

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  1. This informative piece highlights the rich history of tea cultivation in Sri Lanka, emphasizing its significance in global exports. The tea production process is detailed, and the blog underscores the health benefits of consuming Ceylon tea, portraying it as not just a beverage but a source of well-being. Ceylon Tea

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