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Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

Wikipedia: Ratnapura_District 
Updated: Apr. 7, 2018 

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About Ratnapura, Sri Lanka | Styles of Tea Produced in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka | Best (Top-Rated) Ratnapura Teas

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About Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

Woman picking tea in a tea field on a gentle slopeTea Plucker, Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka, © Kosala Bandara, CC BY 2.0.
Ratnapura is a district in Sri Lanka (Ceylon), towards the southwest of the island but in the interior. Ratnapura is one of the two districts in Sabaragamuwa Province, the other being Kegalle district. Ratnapura is best-known for its gem mining industry.

Ratnapura, not very well-known in the world of tea, is partially bordered by Nuwara Eliya to the north, a region well-known for its high-grown teas. Ratnapura has a lower elevation, and its geography is a transition between hills and plains.

The district is home to New Vithanakande Tea Factory, as well as Ceciliyan and Pettiagalla estates.

Styles of Tea Produced in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

This is a selection, not an exhaustive listing, of the styles of tea most commonly produced in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka.

Best Ratnapura Teas

The notion of the "best" Ratnapura teas is subjective, because different people have different tastes. We present the most often-rated and highest-rated teas produced in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka, and allow you to draw your own conclusions.

Most Often-Rated Teas

Picture of Ceciliyan Estate FBOPF Ex. Spl.

Ceciliyan Estate FBOPF Ex. Spl.

Brand:Upton Tea Imports
Style:Ceylon Black Tea
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Leaf:Loose
1 Rating
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310 Ceylon Pettiagalla FOP

Brand:SpecialTeas
Style:Ceylon Black Tea
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Leaf:Loose
1 Rating
Picture of New Vithanakande Estate Pekoe

New Vithanakande Estate Pekoe

Brand:Upton Tea Imports
Style:Ceylon Black Tea
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Leaf:Loose
1 Rating
Picture of New Vithanakande

New Vithanakande

Brand:Harney and Sons
Style:Ceylon Black Tea
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Leaf:Loose
1 Rating
Picture of Ceylon Pettiagalla Estate

Ceylon Pettiagalla Estate

Brand:Simpson & Vail
Style:Ceylon Black Tea
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Leaf:Loose
1 Rating

Top-Rated Ratnapura Teas

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