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Monday, March 9, 2015
Tea Regions --- Dimbula
Dimbula Region
This is perhaps the most famous name in Ceylon Tea, as it was
one of the first areas to be planted after tea took over from coffee in
Ceylon in 1870′s. The area covers the extensive western slopes of the
tea planting districts. The standard definition of this district
embraces plantations from around 3,500 to 5,000 feet above the sea
level. The extensive mountain ranges and valleys that make up this vast
area are often at the higher range of elevation, from Hatton, Dick Oya
and all the way to Talawakelle and Nanu Oya at the Western of Nuwara
Eliya. The South-West Monsoon rains have a significant impact on the
quality of Dimbula teas. Cold dry weather from January to March brings
about changes that vary in the different valleys. This Western quality
season throws out a range of teas from bodied flavour to light, delicate
and fragrant.
Dimbula Subdistricts
Hatton/Dickoya
Located at the base of the hilly districts, it achieves a round
liquor from fields that drop down to lower elevations and touch of
Dimbula character resulting from factories high in the mountains.
Bogawantalawa
Known as the Golden Valley for its lush, vigorous tea bushes that produce full, flavoury teas throughout the year.
Upcot/Maskeliya
A tea growing district at the foot of the Adam’s Peak (Sripada), a
famous religious landmark of the country. The tea is perhaps not as
heavy, but with a character that is unique. The Upcot area at the fringe
of this district offers a selection of flavoury teas of a rosy taste.
Patana/Kotagala
Most of the plantations are above 5000 feet. A combination of unique
tea bushes and cooler climate brings out the Dimbula character supported
by all-round strength and body.
Nanuoya/Lindula/Talawakelle
As you climb higher and move on to Nanuoya and Lindula, one
encounters teas of full body and character. Teas from plantations closer
to Nuwara Eliya are lighter in cup and more fragrant.
Agarapatana
This valley is situated more to the East and is second to none for
its complete combination of all the characteristics of climate and soil
that has been found suitable for the production of a special class of
Ceylon Tea.
Punduloya
As you descend towards Kandy, a range of lighter rosier liquors of
exquisite taste are found during the season. The teas from the lower
slopes are stronger in keeping with warmer conditions.
Ramboda
An area of spectacular mountain scenery and breathtaking water falls producing teas that truly refresh.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Tea drying (Firing)
THE LEAF IS THEN TRANSFERRED TO THE DRYING MACHINES LARGE IRON CHAMBERS FITTED WITH TRAYS WHICH CIRCULATE RATHER ON THE 'ENDLESS CHAIN' PRINCIPLE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. HOT AIR IS FORCED INTO THE CHAMBER , STOPPING THE OXIDIZATION / FERMENTATION. THIS STAGE TAKES ABOUT HALF AN HOUR-AND IT ENSURES THAT THE NEW 'BLACK-LOOKING' TEA LEAF WILL KEEP UNTIL IT IS BREWED IN WHATEVER FAR-OFF COUNTRY WILL BE ITS DESIGNATION. 
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