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Renowned for its bright color, rich aroma, and unmatched freshness, Ceylon Tea stands as one of Sri Lanka’s most treasured gifts to the world. Grown in the island’s misty highlands and sun-kissed low country estates, each leaf carries a unique character shaped by its terroir. At Rotumba Tea, we honor this heritage by selecting only the finest leaves, ensuring every cup delivers the authentic taste, purity, and craftsmanship that Ceylon Tea is celebrated for.
Nearly 200 years after the first commercial tea crop was planted in Sri Lanka by James Taylor, Tea production grew rapidly with all coffee plantations being converted to tea.
Today Pure Ceylon Tea stamped with the Lion logo that symbolizes 100% Pure Ceylon Tea packed in Sri Lanka is world renowned as the finest tea in the world. The export of tea today is one of the most important sources of foreign exchange for the country.
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Tea production is one of the main sources of foreign exchange for Sri Lanka (formerly called Ceylon). Sri Lanka is the world’s fourth largest producer of tea. In 1995, it was the world’s leading exporter of tea, (rather than producer) with 23% of the total world export, but it has since been surpassed by Kenya.
The humidity, cool temperatures, and rainfall in the country’s central highlands provide a climate that favors the production of high quality tea.
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Ceylon tea is divided into three groups: High or Upcountry (Udarata), Mid country (Medarata), and Low country (Pahatha rata) tea, based on the geography of the land on which it is grown.
Tea produced in Sri Lanka carries the “Lion Logo” on its packages, which indicates that the tea was produced in Sri Lanka. The use of the Lion Logo is closely monitored by the Sri Lanka Tea Board,which is the governing body of the tea industry in Sri Lanka. If a tea producer demands to use the Lion Logo on his packaging, they need to gain permission from the Sri Lanka Tea Board. The tea board then performs a strict inspection procedure, the passing of which allows the producer to use the logo, along with the “Pure Ceylon Tea – Packed in Sri Lanka” slogan on their tea packaging. Each and every consignment is thoroughly inspected by Sri Lanka Tea board officers before being shipped. Therefore the Lion Logo and the wording is indeed the assurance of the origin of the tea and of its quality.
Most of the Sri Lankan tea exporters now focus on adding more value to the exports rather than exporting raw tea. The name “Ceylon Tea” or “Sri Lankan tea” is still regarded as a sign of quality throughout the world