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Time for Tea

January 16th, 2014 — 2:27am

Tea plantation, Sri Lanka.

For its size, Sri Lanka is an incredibly diverse island. One of the most interesting and beautiful areas is the hill country in the heartland.

Tea plantation, Sri Lanka.

Here, the verdant landscape has been shaped by tightly trimmed tea bushes.

Tea plantation, Sri Lanka.

The premium grade Ceylon tea is picked by Tamil ladies brought in by the former British colonials from the north of the island and southern India.

Tea plantation, Sri Lanka.

 

They are a lovely bunch, all smiles and laughter as they deftly pick the tender leaves.

Tea plantation, Sri Lanka.

They were also kind enough to invite me to their homes for tea and biscuits…I’ll post a couple more portraits a little later today.

Tea plantation, Sri Lanka.

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