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The alchemy of land, sun and rain in the Paradise Island of Ceylon, as it was known 40 years ago, presents the ideal climatic conditions for cultivation of tea. Ceylon now known as Sri Lanka brings a new dimension to tea by producing variations in taste, quality, character and appearance, largely based on terroir of the region. Ceylon tea with its distinct taste and character has now became every consumer's favourite cuppa.

 

 
   
Scotsman James Taylor is attributed to planting the first tea estate in Sri Lanka. It was in 1867 that Taylor planted 20 acres of tea   The taste, flavour and aroma of teas from each region are influenced by the conditions particular to those regions.   The Dilmah Story is an ever unfolding one.View the ever unfolding tapestry in our image gallery;
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