Handunugoda white tea plantation tour.
Is the virgin white tea estate near Galle worth visiting compared to the hill country farms.
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Yes, the Handunugoda Tea Estate is absolutely worth visiting, offering a completely different experience than the massive commercial factories in the hill country. It is a brilliant, low altitude estate located near Galle on the south coast.
They are globally famous for producing Virgin White Tea, a highly prized, delicate tea that is notoriously plucked without ever being touched by human hands to preserve its antioxidants.
The guided tour is incredibly intimate and educational. It specifically includes a fantastic tasting session where you can sample this rare white tea on a beautiful veranda overlooking the lush, tropical estate.
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