Embilmeegama Tea Factory

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“Embillian Tea” the authentic factory fresh pure Ceylon tea comes directly from our own factory “Embilmeegama Tea Factory", which is an esteemed family business that was established in 1940 with great enthusiasm and commitment to produce the best quality Fresh Ceylon Teas.

Over the years, the reputation for “Embillian Tea” has grown tremendously due to the consistency in quality and for the eminence in its richly aromatic and flavourful characters, being the obvious reality in the journey of our success…

And today the brand “Embillian” is globally sought after for a wide variety of pure teas and also for its unique recipes for the innovative tea culture, whilst we have expanded into catering many more authentic products of Sri Lanka including Spices, Cashew, Coconut products

Embilmeegama Tea Factory is located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, renowned for its lush tea plantations and high-quality tea production. Situated in the hill country district of Kandy, Embilmeegama Tea Factory is part of Sri Lanka's rich tea heritage.

Tea factories like Embilmeegama play a crucial role in the process of turning freshly plucked tea leaves into the various types of tea enjoyed worldwide. They typically follow traditional methods of tea processing, which include withering, rolling, fermentation, drying, and sorting. The factory may also incorporate modern techniques to enhance efficiency and maintain quality standards.

Visitors to Embilmeegama Tea Factory often have the opportunity to take guided tours, where they can learn about the tea-making process firsthand, from leaf to cup. These tours provide insights into the history, culture, and craftsmanship behind Sri Lanka's renowned Ceylon tea.

In addition to being a source of employment for local communities, tea factories like Embilmeegama contribute significantly to Sri Lanka's economy through the export of its prized teas to international markets.

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About Kandy District

Kandy district is situated in the centrel province of Sri Lanka. One of the seven World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka, Kandy was once home to the Kandyan Kings of yore in the 16th-century and a fountainhead for all the music, arts, crafts and culture in the country. About 129 km away from Colombo, Kandy is ensconced amongst a hilly terrain and all eyes are drawn to the centre of the city, where the Kandy Lake forms a charming feature. Kandy retains great religious significance for Sri Lanka, because it is in this charming city that the Dalada Maligawa or "Temple of the Tooth" is located, within which the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha lies well guarded.

The Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya is situated about 5 km to the west of the city centre at Peradeniya and is visited by 1.2 million people per year. It is the largest botanical garden on the island. The Udawatta Kele (Udawatta Forest) is a protected sanctuary situated in the heart of the city, just north of Temple of the Tooth.

Kandy is a Sinhala majority city; there are sizeable communities belonging to other ethnic groups, such as Moors and Tamils. Kandy is second only to Colombo the center of the Sri Lankan Economy. Many major co operations have large branch officers in Kandy and many industries include textiles, furniture, Information Technology and jewellery are found here. Many agriculture research centers are located in the city.

And a fountainhead for all the music, arts, crafts and culture in the country. About 129 km away from Colombo, Kandy is ensconced amongst a hilly terrain and all eyes are drawn to the centre of the city, where the Kandy Lake forms a charming feature. Kandy retains great religious significance for Sri Lanka , because it is in this charming city that the Dalada Maligawa or Temple of the Toothis located, within which the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha lies well guarded.

About Central Provincce

The Central Province of Sri Lanka consists primarily of mountainous terrain. The province has an area of 5,674 km², and a population of 2,421,148. Some major towns include Kandy, Gampola (24,730), Nuwara Eliya and Bandarawela. The population is a mixture of Sinhalese, Tamil and the Moors.

Both the hill capital Kandy and the city of Nuwara Eliya are located within the Central Province as well as Sri Pada. The province produces much of the famous Ceylon tea, planted by the British in the 1860s after a devastating disease killed all the coffee plantations in the province. Central Province attracts many tourists, with hill station towns such as Kandy, Gampola, Hatton and Nuwara Eliya. Temple tooth or Dalada maligawa is the main sacred place in Centrel province.

The climate is cool, and many areas about 1500 meters often have chilly nights. The western slopes are very wet, some places having almost 7000 mm of rain per year. The eastern slopes are parts of the mid-dry zone as it is receiving rain only from North-Eastern monsoon. The Temperatures range from 24°C at Kandy to just 16°C in Nuwara Eliya, which is located 1,889 m above sea level. The highest mountains in Sri Lanka are located in the Central Province. The terrain is mostly mountainous, with deep valleys cutting into it. The two main mountain regions are the central massif and the Knuckles range to the east of Kandy.