Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Tea Regions --- Udupussellawa

 Udupussellawa                                               

http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/348/cache/earth-day-farming_34845_600x450.jpgOn the fringe of Uva and leading on to Nuwara Eliya is the Uda Pussallawa mountain range. It experiences the same North-East Monsoon as Uva. Two planting districts account for the tea produced. Unlike Uva, Uda Pussallawa enjoys two periods of superior quality. The traditional eastern quality season is from July to September, will be its peak period. But the conditions will brighten up during the western quality seasonin the first quarter of the year.Plantations in upper Uda Pussallawa closer to Nuwara Eliya gain the of dry cold conditions that bring about a range of rosy teas.

Main Sub-Districts

Maturata

The area is located on the eastern edge of Nuwara Eliya, at the gateway to Uda Pussallawa. The teas are as delicate as its neighbour’s, but retain the subtle character whilest gaining more body.

Raga/Halgranoya

As you move deeper into the Uda Pussallawa range, teas from this area are of medium body and rosy character, which is maintained throughout the year.



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