We produce high-quality Ceylon Tea in sixteen tea gardens located in Sri Lanka’s (Formerly Ceylon) best tea growing areas. The Dimbulla Valley in the Central Hills of Sri Lanka is home to twelve of these estates producing High Grown specialty Dimbula Teas while the remaining five estates are located on the lush planes of the South producing Low Grown leafy grades (Ruhuna Teas) that make a strong brew. In order to produce a quality tea, all the estates envisage a “quality policy” based on consistency and attention to detail as well as ethical agricultural practices.
Our estates have the following Certifications and Accreditations:
Our cumulative capital expenditure every year reflects our commitment to key areas of development; field development, quality assurance systems, factory modernization, energy cost saving and social welfare development.
We are proud of the harmonious industrial environment on our tea gardens where human resources and industrial relations exist side by side with the company continuing to invest in skills development, health, sanitation and housing each year.
Low Grown
Low grown tea in Sri Lanka has its own features. The rich Low grown tea in Sri Lanka has its own features. The rich soil of this region contributes to the speedy growth of the tea bush and produces a long beautiful leaf that turns intensely black on withering. As the weather conditions are mainly warm and dry, the low grown teas in these areas are strong, dark and boast a unique strong flavour with delightful aromas.
Our four tea estates situated in the Southern Agro Climatic Districts of Galle, close to the coastal region and Deniyaya bordering the Singharaja forest reserve (UNESCO World Heritage Site) produce Orthodox teas that consists of leafy, semi-leafy and small leaf grades.
The exclusive character of the soil, which was originally covered by tropical rain forests, of these tea estates, gives strength and character to the cup. The low grown tea selection they offer includes a range of well-twisted leafy varieties such as Orange Pekoes and Broken Orange Pekoes 1s (BOP1) which are the ideal teas to be brewed where the water is hard and containing many minerals. There are also the shotty Pekoes, which are perfect as a sweet drink for relaxation. The range of small leaf varieties such as Broken Orange Pekoes (BOP) and Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings (BOPF), have strong liquors that give out its colour in any form of water.
If you are an enthusiast who appreciates appearance, then the special low grown tea varieties which range from Flowery Broken Orange Pekoes (FBOP) to Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings Extra Specials (FBOPFEXSP) are for you. The small leaf varieties with a show of tips are ideal for those who like a strong, sweet brew with or without milk.
Premium Quality Low Grown Teas fit for any connoisseur
From rather humble beginnings, the Moragalla Estate has reached great highs during recent years, winning the hearts of connoisseurs who appreciate premium quality low grown teas from the southern coastal region of the country. The tea fields enjoying the shelter of banana, jak, breadfruit and other tropical trees and are cooled by the salty breeze from the Indian Ocean.
| Planting district | : | Ruhuna |
|---|---|---|
| Agro-climatic district | : | Galle |
| Elevation | : | 38 meters |
| Extent | : | : 400 hectares |
| Annual Production | : | 900,000kgs |
| VP (Vegetative Propagated Tea) | : | 100% |
| OST (Old Seedling Tea) | : | 0% |
Kiruwanagala produces high quality tea emphasizing on its fineness….
The right leaves from the right locations enable Kiruwanaganga Estate to offer a fantastic lineup of low grown teas featuring both strength and finesse…
TMore than sixty years after planting its tea fields, the Kiruwanaganga Estate continues to produce low grown teas that reflect on the quality that has made the Ruhuna Valley the most famous Low Grown tea region in the world. To highlight the flavors of the Ruhuna Valley and its rich, strong low grown teas the tea estate also allocates a small portion of its portfolio to teas grown by small-holders in the region.
| Planting district | : | Ruhuna |
|---|---|---|
| Agro-climatic district | : | Deniyaya |
| Elevation | : | 310 meters |
| Extent | : | : 484 hectares |
| Annual Production | : | 900,000kgs |
| VP (Vegetative Propagated Tea) | : | 76% |
| OST (Old Seedling Tea) | : | 24% |
Deniyaya Estate produces world-class Low Grown teas, taste best with milk…
Bordering magnificent Sinharaja forest, influenced by the caring forces of Mother Nature, inspired by the cool coastal climate, Deniyaya Estate produces some of the world’s best Low Grown teas.
| Planting district | : | Ruhuna |
|---|---|---|
| Agro-climatic district | : | Deniyaya |
| Elevation | : | 310 meters |
| Extent | : | : 333 hectares |
| Annual Production | : | 855,000kgs |
| VP (Vegetative Propagated Tea) | : | 83% |
| OST (Old Seedling Tea) | : | 17% |
Indola Estate is renowned for its excellent, strong bodied, aromatic teas…
Located on the fertile slopes of the Deniyaya Mountains, the rich soil, the ideal altitude and perfect climate have made Hanford Estate famous for its excellent, strong bodied, aromatic teas enabling Hanford Estate to offer some of the Ruhuna Valley's highest quality low grown teas..
| Planting district | : | Ruhuna |
|---|---|---|
| Agro-climatic district | : | Deniyaya |
| Elevation | : | 360 meters |
| Extent | : | : 264 hectares |
| Annual Production | : | 465,000kgs |
| VP (Vegetative Propagated Tea) | : | 93% |
| OST (Old Seedling Tea) | : | 7% |
