The Distinction of Tea from the Ruhuna Region

The Ruhuna district is adorned by Palm fringed beaches, crimson sunsets, lagoons, endless fields of salt and low-lying hills. Positioned at the foothills of the central mountain range, this region enjoys a tropical sun that bathes wild scrub jungles and scattered grassy plains up to the Uva province. Ruhuna boasts a uniquely distinct trait – its Full-Flavored black tea. Experiencing both dry and wet climatic influences, this Southern brew, a latecomer to tea cultivation in the 1900s, offers a plethora of flavours. The resulting liquor, with a deep brown hue reminiscent of henna or mahogany, carries a marked distinctiveness in flavour. Ruhuna takes pride in producing various leaf styles and sizes, including the coveted ‘silver tips’ – a testament to its commitment to quality orthodox tea.