Tea Fields & Factory Tour
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Welcome to Hatton, the Heart of Ceylon’s Tea region! Please join us on one of our special Tea Tours, where you will experience the full “Tea Leaf to Tea pot” process. • Walk amongst the tea in the tea fields • Meet the pluckers • Learn their technique • Visit the tea Pluckers Village & Temple • Visit the weighing stations • Go to the factory, to learn about the processing: o Withering o Rolling o Drying o Shifting o Testing o Packing • Drink freshly made and brewed tea!
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(75)
A very detailed and interesting tour with knowledgeable and helpful guides. A great tasting session followed the tour.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the detailed and interesting tour, and that our guides made the experience both informative and helpful. It’s great to know you also enjoyed the tasting session—it’s one of our favorite parts too! 🍃 We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience.
I can't rate this tour highly enough. The knowledge of Rimas about his island and the tea plantations was something to behold. The tour started among the tea trees, passed through one of the local villages and then proceeded to the factory itself. Time taken from plucking of the leaf to tea in the sack for delivery under 24 hours! We will remember the tea plucking ladies from Sri Lanka when we drink our tea from now on. Thank you for showing us the whole process and giving us a glimpse of such a different way of life. Fascinating!
Thank you so much for such a heartfelt and detailed review! We’re truly delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the experience. It means a lot knowledge and passion for Sri Lanka and its tea heritage made a lasting impression. We’re glad you appreciated the journey—from the tea fields and local village to the factory—and witnessing the full process from leaf to finished tea within such a short time. Your kind words about the tea plucking ladies are especially meaningful, and we’re happy the experience gave you a deeper connection to the people and traditions behind every cup of tea. Thank you again for your wonderful feedback. We hope every cup of tea brings back great memories of your time with us, and we would love to welcome you again in the future! 🍃
This was an amazing tour! Rimas was really interesting, clear, incredibly knowledgeable and very kind. Super interesting history, lovely walk through the tea fields (photographers delight!), learned about the plants, the way of living for these communities, and the manufacturing process, break in the middle for tea and cake, then TukTuk ride to the factory to see that side! So glad I booked in; you won’t regret it.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the tour. It’s wonderful to know the tout made such a great impression with his knowledge, kindness, and clear explanations. We’re glad you loved the walk through the tea fields, learning about the plants, local community life, and the full manufacturing process. The tea and cake break—and of course the TukTuk ride to the factory—are always special moments, so it’s great to hear you enjoyed those too! Thank you for your kind recommendation; it truly means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience in the future! 🍃
Really fascinating and very interesting experience. During the tour we discovered a lot of curiosities about the history of tea and how it is deeply linked to the history and culture of the country, in particular the period of colonization and the development of plantations by the British. The tour lasted about 3 hours and was organized very well. We started by visiting the plantations, where we saw directly in the field how the harvest takes place and learned to recognize the different types of tea. We also visited the village where freshly picked leaves are brought. Afterwards we had a pleasant break with a typical English breakfast, tasting local black tea accompanied by biscuits, a very authentic and relaxing moment. The final part took place in the factory, where they explained in clear and detailed detail all the processing steps, from the fresh leaf to the final product, including the production, selection and export processes. Special thanks to our guide, Rimas: young, very knowledgeable, passionate and really kind. He spoke excellent English and made the tour even more interesting and engaging. Experience that I absolutely recommend to anyone who really wants to understand the world of tea.
Grazie mille per questa recensione così dettagliata e meravigliosa! Siamo davvero felici di sapere che avete trovato l’esperienza affascinante e ricca di contenuti, e che il tour vi ha permesso di scoprire il profondo legame tra la storia del tè e la cultura del paese. È bello sapere che avete apprezzato ogni fase del percorso: dalla visita alle piantagioni, al villaggio locale, fino alla fabbrica, così come la pausa con tè nero e biscotti—un momento semplice ma autentico che amiamo condividere con i nostri ospiti. Un grazie speciale anche per le belle parole su Rimas. Saremo felicissimi di condividere il vostro feedback con lui—la sua passione, preparazione e gentilezza sono davvero il cuore dell’esperienza. Grazie ancora per averci scelto e per la vostra raccomandazione. Speriamo di potervi accogliere nuovamente in futuro per un’altra esperienza indimenticabile! 🍃
We had an amazing tour with Rimas. He’s super knowledgeable and passionate about all things tea. The walk was steady with brief talks along the way which made it feel leisurely. The landscape is phenomenally picturesque and peaceful. The various talks focused on different aspects of tea growing and manufacturing and the factory part was really interesting too, not to mention the amazing scent of green tea throughout! And we tasted 5 types of tea at the end. Rimas has a very friendly and engaging style, asking questions which made it fun and interactive. We had our 10-year-old with us and he said he loved it too! Great to see tea estates back in Sri Lankan hands; long may they prosper! Can’t recommend this tour highly enough!
Thank you so much for your fantastic and thoughtful review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience with Rimas. His passion, knowledge, and engaging style really do make the tour special, and we’re so glad it came through during your visit. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the relaxed walk, the different insights into tea growing and manufacturing, and of course the beautiful, peaceful landscapes. The factory experience and the aroma of fresh tea are always memorable moments! We’re especially happy to hear that your 10-year-old enjoyed the tour too—that means a lot to us. And thank you for your kind words about the tea estates; it’s something we’re very proud of. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you and your family again for another memorable experience in the future! 🍃
Highly highly recommend if you want a true understanding of how tea is grown, processed, and sold in Sri Lanka. This isn’t about selling you tea (in fact, they don’t sell any to customers); it is about learning and is informative and amazing!
ank you so much for your wonderful recommendation! We’re really happy to hear that you appreciated the true learning experience behind the tour. Our aim is exactly that—to give a genuine understanding of how tea is grown, processed, and brought to market, rather than focusing on selling. It means a lot to know you found the experience informative and amazing. Thank you again for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you again in the future! 🍃
A truly excellent and authentic tea tour, taking in the fields, local village life, economy and full production process, including the weighing station and a working tea factory. Our guide, Rimas, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about history, culture, economy, and tea production. This is a much better tour than the bi touristy factories which get you through as quickly as possible so you can spend more time in their shops. No shop here, just a proper, honest, working tea estate.
Thank you so much for your fantastic and thoughtful review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the authentic nature of the tour—from the tea fields and village life to the full production process, including the weighing station and working factory. It’s exactly the kind of genuine experience we aim to provide. Your kind words about Rimas mean a lot—his enthusiasm and deep knowledge of history, culture, and tea production really make the experience special. We also really appreciate your recognition of our approach. We’re proud to offer a real, honest insight into a working tea estate without the commercial pressure—just learning, sharing, and experiencing. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! 🍃
We had the best time!! Rimas is a very good and passionate guide and the knowledge he shared with us was incredible. We learned so much about tea, where it comes from, how it is earned and exported. If you are in the area i would highly recommend to do the tour with him. It is a must see!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a great time and that Rimas made the experience so memorable. His passion and knowledge about tea and Sri Lanka really shine through, and we’re glad you found it so valuable and interesting. It’s great to know you enjoyed learning about the full journey of tea—from its origins to how it is processed and exported. Thank you for your kind recommendation—it truly means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you again in the future for another amazing experience. 🍃
Wow! What an experience. Rimas our Tea expert & guide created such an excellent 3hr tour. Walking through the stunning tea fields in a small group whilst learning about Sri Lanka & its tea history, to a tea & cake break followed by the most insightful Tea factory tour understanding the world of the Tea industry & seeing the incredible process of how a perfect Ceylon cuppa is made. Not only that but Rimas was really helpful in securing us nearby accommodation at the Royal Majesty Bungalow which was lovely & being a great & helpful communicator with any questions I had too. All in all it was a really wonderful experience and I highly recommend it to anybody looking for a really in-depth, warm & fun learning outing in such a beautiful country.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful and detailed review!We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic 3-hour experience with us. Rimas is indeed an exceptional guide and a true tea passionate, and he will be overjoyed to read your kind words. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the walk through the beautiful tea fields, learning about Sri Lanka's rich tea history, and seeing firsthand how a perfect cup of Ceylon tea is crafted in our factory.We are also so glad that Rimas was able to assist you with securing your stay at the Royal Majesty Bungalow and that you found his communication helpful. Going the extra mile to ensure our guests have a seamless and memorable trip is exactly what we strive for!Thank you again for highly recommending us. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you for this fun and in-depth learning outing. We wish you all the best and hope to welcome you back to our beautiful country for another perfect "cuppa" in the future!
Fantastic experience! Very knowledgeable guide who explained everything about tea. The factory tour was especially fascinating
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure guiding you through Norwood. I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the wildlife and our history as much as I enjoyed sharing them with you. And of course, the tea and cake are always a highlight! We hope to welcome you back to the estate again soon.
