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Best places to buy authentic Ceylon tea in Kandy.

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Where can I purchase high quality, unblended Ceylon tea leaves as souvenirs without paying tourist trap prices.

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To buy authentic Ceylon tea in Kandy, avoid the large tourist spice gardens on the highway. Instead, visit the Mlesna Tea Center in the Kandy City Centre mall, or buy directly from the factory shop at the Geragama or Kadugannawa tea estates for guaranteed quality and local prices.

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