As a lifelong forest-bather whose childhood nickname was Tree (I was tall, with the surname Wood), I thought I knew green. But here it’s varied and intense in the tea bushes that hem each slope.

By Rohan Pethiyagoda When the government of Sri Lanka published the National Red List of threatened plants in 2020, my ...

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, Sri Lanka -- On a visit to Singapore in 2023, I enjoyed a Bridgerton-style afternoon tea offered by a hotel as part of a collaboration with Dilmah tea, a brand rooted in Sri Lanka.

Increased buyer activity from Asia and Africa bolsters market sentiment The Colombo Tea Auction, a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s economy, showcased resilience and promising trends in its May 7, 2025, ...

Sri Lanka is not just a country; it’s a case study of collective resilience. Not long ago, the country was on the brink of collapse -- economically bankrupt and politically unstable. Now, it has ...

People pluck tea leaves at a plantation in Bogawantalawa, Sri Lanka, on May 20, 2025. Sri Lanka earned 1.43 billion U.S. dollars from tea exports in 2024, with an increase of more than 9 percent ...

1.5 million tea estate workers and 1 million people in fishing trade, those two groups are really the marginalized groups and the vast majority of them are of Tamil background. The Government of Sri.

Just a short flight from Hyderabad, Ceylon Tea Trails in Sri Lanka offers an unforgettable escape into tea-scented hills, colonial charm, and world-class luxury. Top, e-Paper.

Waves to Wildlife, Tea to Tranquility: Sri Lanka’s South Coast Is This Winter’s Hottest Destination. By Christine Chitnis. January 8, 2025. A view over Cape Weligama resort.

A Route du Bonheur pilgrimage into Sri Lanka’s storied tea plantations uncovers the fragrant, fertile world of oolong, orange pekoe, and more—not to mention a vibrant native economy.