Can you buy high quality Ceylon tea directly from the factory.
2 Answers from travellers
You can absolutely buy phenomenally fresh premium export quality Ceylon tea directly from the gift shops located inside the estate factories immediately after your tour. It makes an incredible authentic souvenir.
However buying it directly from the boutique factory shops is actually slightly more expensive than buying standard commercial brands like Dilmah or Mlesna at a massive Cargills supermarket in Colombo. You are paying a premium for the highly artisanal export grade quality and beautiful luxury packaging.
Scam Watch: colombo
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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