Tea plantations on misty hillsides near Sri Pada, Sri Lanka
Rolling hills covered in lush tea plantations stretch across the landscape near Sri Pada, Sri Lanka, with scattered trees and low-hanging clouds creating an atmospheric mountain scene.
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The Green Heart of Ceylon
Sri Lanka's central highlands have been the epicenter of Ceylon tea production since the 1860s, when coffee plantations were replaced following a devastating blight.
A Landscape Shaped by Agriculture
The terraced hillsides visible here represent generations of careful cultivation, with tea bushes planted along contour lines to prevent soil erosion while maximizing arable land on steep slopes.
Sri Pada Region
The Sri Pada (Adam's Peak) area is renowned for its high-elevation teas, which develop distinctive flavor profiles from the cool mountain climate and frequent mist coverage.
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