1 Answer from travellers
✓Accepted Answer
11
The factory tour explains the five core steps of orthodox tea manufacturing. First, the freshly plucked green leaves are withered using massive fans to remove moisture. Next, they are aggressively rolled in heavy machinery to break the cells and release the natural enzymes. Then, the leaves are spread out to oxidize and turn copper brown. After that, they are fired in massive ovens to completely halt the oxidation process. Finally, the dried black tea is mechanically sorted and graded by size through vibrating meshes. The entire intense, aromatic process happens right in front of you.
11
A
Amali D.•28720 rep•1You must be logged in to post an answer.
Log In to AnswerRelated questions
- Wildlife parks in Sri Lanka beyond Yala - Wilpattu, Minneriya, Udawalawe - which is worth visiting?2 answers
- Kandy Esala Perahera - when does it happen, where are the best viewing spots, and how do I get seats?2 answers
- Arugam Bay vs Weligama for intermediate surfing - which should I choose and why?2 answers
- Best local food to eat in Colombo - where do locals actually eat and what should I try?2 answers
- How cheap can you realistically travel Sri Lanka on a shoestring - $25-30 USD per day?2 answers
- Ayurveda retreat in Sri Lanka - what to expect and how to find genuine treatment vs tourist trap?2 answers
Join a Crew
👥
Kandy Perahera Live Tonight
352293
🍛
Perahera Seats, Hotels & Roads
322293
🏛️
Dalada & Perahera Culture
272284