Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
Sri Lanka
Visitors having taken time in observing the manufacturing process of tea, need only to stroll a short distance, to enter one of the most desired locations in the hill country that being the “DAMRO LABOOKELLIE TEA LOUNGE”. It overlooks breathtaking views of tea gardens in all shades of green that carpet the slopes of surrounding hills & valleys and those observant could also spot within fields the gentle movement of tea pluckers, nimbly harvesting the tender two leaves & bud.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
Welcome to the verdant, rolling hills of Nuwara Eliya, a region deeply steeped in both colonial history and botanical marvels. As we stand at the threshold of the Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden, we find ourselves at…
Listen in the app2The Plucking Fields and the Human Element
As we move outward from the main facility and cast our gaze across the undulating emerald slopes, it is crucial to examine the human element that makes this entire enterprise possible. The meticulously manicured appearance of the…
Listen in the app3Entering the Historic Factory: Withering and Oxidation
Stepping away from the sweeping vistas of the fields, we now cross the threshold into the historic core of the operation: the Damro Labookellie Tea Factory. As you enter the facility, you are immediately enveloped by the heavy,…
Listen in the app4The Firing and Sorting Rooms
As we proceed deeper into the factory's labyrinthine interior, the ambient temperature rises noticeably, accompanied by a distinct, comforting aroma of wood smoke. We have arrived at the firing and sorting rooms, the crucial…
Listen in the app5Botany of the Brew: Black, Green, White, and Golden
Having witnessed the industrial processing of standard black tea, it is academically pertinent to pause and examine the underlying botanical science, as well as the exclusive rarities produced within these walls. A common…
Listen in the app6The Global Journey: Auctions to Blends
Our journey through the factory floor culminates in the packaging and dispatch area, which serves as the crucial gateway between this isolated highland estate and the sprawling, interconnected global economy. After the rigorous…
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Before we conclude our academic exploration of the factory interior, we must step outside once more to consider the broader geography of the Damro enterprise, specifically through the lens of the highly recommended Tea Safari.…
Listen in the app8Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
As our comprehensive tour of the Damro Labookellie Tea Centre draws to a close, we find ourselves in the tasting lounge, a space designed for reflection and sensory appreciation. Here, visitors are traditionally offered a…
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What is Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden?
Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden is a place in Sri Lanka with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 7.0241, 80.7193 |
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