A Visits to Tea Factory & Tea Estates

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Sri Lanka’s tea culture with a visit to the Ceylon Tea Museum, and the surrounding tea estates of Hanthana. This experience offers a glimpse into the timeless craft of tea-making, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Hanthana’s rolling hills.

Begin your journey at Hanthana House, walking to the Ceylon Tea Museum, housed in a beautifully restored tea factory. Here you’ll explore the history of Ceylon tea, from its colonial roots to its rise as a global icon. The museum exhibits showcase vintage machinery, historic memorabilia and the stories of pioneers who shaped Sri Lanka’s tea industry.

Surrounded by lush tea estates, you can wander through emerald-green fields and learn about the day-to-day life of tea pluckers. The peaceful ambiance of the estates, combined with the cool mountain air, makes this a truly refreshing and rejuvenating experience.