Morawaka Tea Estate: how the best Sri Lankan tea is made!

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The tea growing regions of Sri Lanka are Morawaka, Kandy, Uva, Uda Pussellawa, Dimbulla, Sabaragamuwa and Ruhuna. The varying altitudes, climatic conditions, the acidity and moisture content of the soil have a direct impact on the flavor, taste and body of the tea. The teas are carefully hand harvested so as to pluck only the premium two leaves and bud at just the correct time, thus ensuring that the right concentrations of naturally occurring elements and enzymes are intact. Shortly after the tea is plucked it is taken to the factory for processing; an intricate procedure that involves immense dedication, and experience. Thereafter the tea is packed in air-tight containers so as to retain the freshness, aroma and taste. Since fresh tea is known to be rich in health giving antioxidants, ca