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Tips for buying tea in Kandy? Good quality without tourist price?

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Ali Hassan•3435 rep•2

Want to bring some back. Any advice?

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Ali Hassan•3435 rep•2

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Some smaller shops or direct from estates have better prices. Smell and check quality. Avoid the big tourist shops.

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Ravi Perera•8950 rep•1

Yeah smaller places better value. Ask locals where they buy.

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Priya Fernando•7360 rep•1

Near the market or ask your guesthouse.

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Ravi Perera•8950 rep•1

Any specific area?

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