When the government of Sri Lanka published the  National Red List of threatened plants in 2020, my eyebrows shot up. We’ve ...

View (s): Sri Lanka’s tea plantations are seeing a gradual shift in production towards coffee cultivation as production in Ceylon tea declines and coffee demand picks up. Currently plantations are ...

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.

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.

“Nearly 75 % of Sri Lanka’s tea production comes from small estate holders, the majority of who are Sinhalese. This is because of the land given to them by the government.

Tea plantations in Sri Lanka face a variety of challenges, including the effects of climate change, such as drought and heavy rainfall, and the effects of land use change due to urbanization.

If your brew is from Sri Lanka, the process of growing tea, harvesting the leaves and producing tea bags is surprisingly labour-intensive. With a land area of 65,610 sq km (25,000 square miles ...

As Sri Lanka goes to the polls, workers picking tea – the backbone of the economy – have heard all the promises before.

The backbone of the economy, Sri Lanka's tea pickers are determined to use their powerful vote to choose a president this month who will change grim working conditions for good.

The backbone of the economy, Sri Lanka's tea pickers are determined to use their powerful vote to choose a president this month who will change grim working conditions for good.