Thursday, May 21, 2009

Sri lankan Tea

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Histrory of Sri lankan tea

The first Tea seeds and young plants were brought to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) from the botanical gardens in Kolkata (India) in 1839.The father of the Tea industry in Ceylon - James Taylor, first planted Tea commercially in 1867, two years before the coffee blight. The first shipment of 23 pounds of Tea took place in 1872, and today the country exports around 300 million kilograms of Tea to all corners of the world, and also has the distinction of conducting the largest Tea auctions in the world, which has been in operation since 1883.Today, Sri Lanka is known as the largest exporter of Tea to the world, and hence, 'Ceylon Tea' from Sri Lanka is often acclaimed as the best Tea in the world. Also, reputed for the excellent quality of conventional and organic Tea, low and high grown, from some of the finest Tea gardens in the world, and blended to perfection. Influence of climatic conditions of its plantation allows for a variety of flavors and aromas, synonymous with quality of the final product.All around the world, connoisseurs of Tea clamoured for 'Ceylon Tea' which soon became a household reference for the finest quality Tea. It acquaints that the Sri Lankan population starts and ends the day with a cup of Tea because it has qualities to refresh the hearts and minds and acts as a catalyst.The Tea cultivating industry in Sri Lanka has always been a vital component of the overall Sri Lankan economy. The Sri Lankan Tea sector employs approximately one million people in this industry, thus also contributing significantly to the country's gross domestic product as well as government revenue. The total extent of Sri Lankan land under Tea cultivation has been assessed at approximately 187,400 hectares. Tea production is a year round phenomenon and cultivation is usually concentrated in the central highlands and the southern inland areas of the island. 'Ceylon Tea' consists of a combination of distinctive, fine rich yet mellow flavor, bright and golden color that appeals to Tea drinkers throughout the world


As Ceylon tea gained in popularity throughout the world, a need arose to mediate and monitor the sale of tea. An auction system was established and on 30 July 1883 the first public sale of tea was conducted. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce undertook responsibility for the auctions, and by 1894 the Ceylon Tea Traders Association was formed. Today almost all tea produced in Sri Lanka is conducted by these two organizations.


Formely Ceylone , is of high importance to the Sri lankan economy and the world market. The country is the world's third largest producer of tea and the industry is one of the country's main sources of foreign exchange and a significant source of income for laborers, with tea accounting for 15% of the GDP, generating roughly $700 million annually. Sri Lanka was the world's leading exporter of tea (rather than producer) with 23% of the total world export in 1995 but has since been surpassed by Kenya. The tea sector employs, directly or indirectly over 1 million people in Sri Lanka, and in 1995 directly employed 215,338 on tea plantations and estates. The central highlands of the country, low temperature climate throughout the year, annual rainfall and the level of humidity are more favorable geographical factors for production in high quality tea. The industry was introduced to the country in 1867 by James Taylor, the British planter who arrived in 1852