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Tea Making Show — From Leaf to Cup

Experience authentic Ceylon tea making — from hand-picking leaves to tasting fresh brews at a working factory. Pickup in Ella or Bandarawela free.

4h totalGroup 2–16 English · SinhalaKids <10 free Free water + snacks
4.9 · 120 reviews Confirmed in 4h Currency

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Overview

Welcome to a friendly paradise where we grow premium tea, coffee, fruits, and spices. Explore the garden, learn about sustainable farming, and enjoy a fully hands-on journey from leaf to cup. You’ll pluck tender leaves, try your hand at rolling, and taste black, green, and white teas made at home — perfect for nature lovers, tea enthusiasts, and curious travelers wanting the real Ella vibe.

Then we visit a working tea factory to experience the large-scale process: withering, rolling, controlled oxidation (for black tea), firing/drying, grading, and packing. Step into the tasting room to learn how flavors are shaped and quality is assured across Uva’s tea belt.

Guide (EN/SI) Tasting (3–5 teas) Free water Cake/Pastry Factory entry Transport

Experience Overview

Pickup Ella (anywhere)

We’ll meet you at your place

Door-to-door pickup within Ella/Bandarawela. Share a precise address if needed.

Scenic drive

Valleys, tea ridges & photo stops

A gentle ride between locations with time for snapshots at viewpoints.

≈2h

Garden & Homemade Tea

Explore the garden, learn sustainable farming, and try hands-on tea-making — black, green & white.

≈30min

Travel to Factory & Tea Time

Short transfer to the factory, guided tour of the processing line, followed by tea time with short eats — savour freshly-brewed teas and local snacks.

≈1.5h

Factory Experience

Withering → rolling/crushing → oxidation/fermentation → drying/firing → grading & tasting.

Drop-off Ella (anywhere)

Return relaxed

We’ll take you back to your chosen spot in Ella or Bandarawela — or your custom address.

Choose Your Time

8:45 AM
ends ~1:00 PM
1:45 PM
ends ~6:00 PM

Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.

Transport Options

Enhance Your Experience

Traditional Sri Lankan Lunch

Traditional Sri Lankan Lunch

Authentic local cuisine prepared fresh. Choose mains for everyone and one dessert style.

2,000 LKR / adult • 1,000 LKR / child

Bundle & Save

Add optional bundles to enhance your experience. Discounts apply automatically, and we’ll sync the times with your main tour. Your booking total updates instantly.

Applying a promo code replaces add-on discounts. Transport discount remains separate.

Ready to discover pure Ceylon tea?

Pick your date, time and add-ons — we’ll confirm within 4 hours.

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Guest Reviews

4.9 120 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas do you provide pickup from?

We offer door-to-door pickup and drop-off within Ella and Bandarawela — this is included in the price. If you prefer not to use our transport, turn off the transport toggle in the booking panel to receive a 20% discount. For pickup outside Ella/Bandarawela we can arrange transport at 0.33 USD per kilometre per vehicle. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.

Can we do only the garden/handmade tea session or only the factory tour?

Yes — you can request a customised itinerary. When booking, write in the Notes field whether you want only the garden & homemade tea session or only the factory tour. We will arrange that specific part of the experience and confirm availability. Pricing will be adjusted according to the reduced/changed itinerary and we’ll send the final price with your confirmation.

If we don’t speak English, can we get a translator?

Yes — please write your preferred language in the Notes field when booking the Tea Making Show. If we have a translator available for that language we will arrange one for your garden visit and factory tour. If a translator is not available, your guide will still assist you throughout the day — the hands-on tea picking, tasting and factory demonstrations are highly visual and sensory, so you’ll still get a rich, memorable experience even without fluent English.

Can we adjust the group size?

Yes — the booking selector shows the standard range of 2–16 guests.
If you have fewer than 2: choose 2 and state the exact number in the Notes.
If you have more than 16: select 16 and clearly state the real group size (for example “30 guests”) in the Notes. Pricing will be adjusted for larger groups and we will confirm final costs before payment.

How much do we need to pay before booking?

A deposit of 30% of the total booking cost is required after we confirm your booking (confirmation will be sent via WhatsApp or email). The remaining balance is paid as agreed before the experience. You may reschedule free of charge up to 24 hours before the experience start time.

How can we add lunch?

You may add lunch to your booking by selecting the lunch option and choosing a menu during booking. Lunch is served at a carefully chosen local restaurant and is charged separately. Please select your preferred menu or mention any dietary requirements in the Notes field and we’ll confirm details and cost when we send your booking confirmation.

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