Step inside one of Sri Lanka's most historic tea factories, built by Thomas Lipton in 1890 and still producing premium Ceylon tea today. This hands-on experience takes you through every stage of tea production, from withering and rolling to fermentation and packaging. You'll witness Victorian-era machinery still in operation and learn how traditional methods create the distinctive flavour profiles of different Ceylon tea grades. Best for those wanting to see production process. This is a easy activity lasting 2.5 hours. See all tea plantation tours in Ella.
From$20per person
2.5 hours·max 12·easy
Best for those wanting to see production process
Highlights
Witness 130-year-old Victorian tea machinery still in daily operation
Booking Info
Operated byCeylon Tea Museum
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 12 hours before tour
- Accessibility
- Limited wheelchair access due to factory stairs and narrow walkways
- Best time to go
- Weekday mornings when factory operates at full capacity
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