Where to buy authentic Ceylon Tea in Kandy?
I won't be going to Nuwara Eliya. Where is the best place inside Kandy city to buy high-quality, export-grade loose leaf tea?
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2 Answers from travellers
Go to the "Mlesna Tea Centre" right next to the Temple of the Tooth. They have a massive selection of regional teas (Uva, Dimbula, Kandy blends) and their vintage packaging makes perfect gifts.
Also, just visit the Cargills or Keells supermarket in the Kandy City Centre mall. The Dilmah and Mackwoods brands sold there are excellent quality and local prices.
Scam Watch: kandy
TukTuk or tour drivers take you to "gem museums" or "government-certified" gem shops. They receive huge commissions (up to 40%) on anything you buy. Prices are inflated 3-10x the actual value.
Men approach tourists near Temple of the Tooth offering to be guides. After the tour, they demand large "donations" or guide fees (5000-10000 LKR).
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