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Sri Lanka-Island of Tea
Sri Lanka basically produces black tea known for its aromatic amber liquor and its rich, full, astringent flavour. It goes very well with a little cold milk and harmoniously accompanies a sweet breakfast or afternoon pastry. Sri Lanka grows tea in six areas, at altitudes ranging from 70 metres to 2500 metres. The best teas come from Uva, Nuwara Eliya and Dimbula, which all lie at higher elevations.
The distinct character of Uva teas-a wonderfully fragrant aroma and a smooth intense taste.
Nuwara Eliya lies at the foot of Sri Lanka's highest mountain and is surrounded by steep mountain ridges. Although the infusions from the tea's that grow there do not have much depth or colour, they have a distinct perfume and a burst of flavour.
The famous Dimbulas are produced in the largest tea-growing district in the south-western corner of the central mountains. Dimbula's teas are light and aromatic with the special flavour that develops at such high elevations.
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) produces 25% of total world production, around 600,000 tons annually.
