Tea-Making Experience Tour with Tasting & Snacks
(Child age: 10 & younger)
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the art of tea-making with a hands-on experience
- Pluck fresh tea leaves and follow the traditional tea-making process
- Enjoy a tasting of Ceylon teas, including black, green, and herbal blends
- Taste homemade Sri Lankan snacks that perfectly complement the teas
- Relax in a serene estate surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills
About This Experience
Experience yourself in the timeless art of tea-making at our charming cottage, tucked away in the heart of a lush tea estate. Begin your journey by plucking your own fresh tea leaves straight from the estate. Follow the entire traditional tea-making process, from leaf to cup, as you learn how to handcraft teas using age-old techniques passed down through generations. After the tour, relax and enjoy a tasting of the finest Ceylon teas, sample a variety of blends, including black, green, and herbal infusions, all freshly brewed and served with love. To complement your tea tasting, enjoy a spread of delicious, homemade Sri Lankan snacks. These traditional treats pair perfectly with the teas and give you a real taste of local flavors and culture. The tea experience takes place on a beautiful, peaceful estate in Ella, surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills, and breathtaking views.
Your Tea Journey
Tea Plucking Session
Learn how to correctly pluck fresh tea leaves and understand quality leaf selection directly from the estate plants.
Rolling & Drying
Roll the leaves by hand and place them in a traditional wood oven for slow natural drying.
Grinding Process
See how hand rolled tea leaves are traditionally ground using a mortar and pestle, transforming them into usable tea.
Tea Tasting with Snacks
Taste five types of tea including black, green, herbal, and the world's most expensive white tea, paired with delicious local snacks. Enjoy a true Ceylon tea experience.
What's Included
- Tea leaf plucking session with traditional buckets & trays
- Hands-on rolling & drying with age-old methods
- Grinding process demonstration
- Tasting of 5 varieties of Ceylon tea (black, green & herbal)
- Homemade Sri Lankan snacks
- Live tour guide in English
Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
What to Bring
Experience Memories
Sustainable Choice
By booking this experience, you are directly supporting fair-wage organic farming practices in Sri Lanka.
Meeting Point
Organic Tea Queen, Ella
When you arrive, look for the Organic Tea Queen signboard on the left side of the road. Follow the path on the left to reach the cottage.
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Samantha W.
United Kingdom
“Really fun and informative experience, highly recommend! The tea plucking was so enjoyable and learning the whole process from leaf to cup was incredible. The snacks were amazing too!”
Laure D.
France
“I had such a wonderful experience visiting this small local tea factory! Fazil took the time to walk us through every step of the tea-making process. We tasted all the different varieties and were also treated to delicious homemade snacks. It felt authentic and personal rather than commercial. An absolute gem!”
Liam K.
Germany
“I can't believe this tour cost so little. She was very interesting. We got food and drink and everything was very delicious. The setting in the hills of Ella is absolutely stunning.”
Beverly M.
United States
“My partner and I had so much fun learning about the process of making tea! This was such an interactive, hands-on experience, learning the harvesting all the way through to tasting the tea itself. Trying the local snacks was also a great part. I highly recommend this experience!”
Valeria C.
Italy
“This experience went above all my expectations! The setting is wonderful and the guides were very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly and in an interesting way. The snacks that came with the teas were also a tasting experience, so much variety!”
Andreea P.
Romania
“Beautiful place, so much more authentic than big factories. A lot of explanations, provided 5 different kinds of teas and snacks. Also got the opportunity to pick the tea leaves ourselves. Highly recommended!”