It was in Kandy where the very first successful tea cultivations were made and at the Tea Museum, visitors can view for themselves all about Ceylon’s tea cultivation. Abandoned for more than a decade, the Tea Museum was refurbished by the Sri Lanka Tea Board and the Planters Association of Sri Lanka. This vintage tea museum showcases displays of James Taylor and Thomas Lipton who were famed tea pioneers. The museum also exhibits some classical tea processing equipment and artifacts.The Tea Museum is a sprawling factory which has its factory machinery houses on the ground floor, demonstrating the process of tea manufacturing. The upper floors of the museum displays the museum exhibits, houses a library, an area for audio-visual presentation and a restaurant. Visitors will be accompanied by knowledgeable tour guides who will explain all about tea manufacturing and at the end of the tour, visitors will be treated to a free cup of tea at the museum’s tea room.

This place is on high elevation. It's on top of a hill and quite cooling. The staff gave very detailed description on the process of the tea factory. There's 5 floors and the lift is not working. Each floor has different things like one floor only showcased teapots, ground floor only the tea equipment and top floor is where you buy and try some tea. Plenty of carpark space.

It is a very good place to learn and know about tea processing and the history of tea leaves, there is a tea stall so you can buy various types of tea products from the tea restaurant you can have a cup of Ceylon tea. If you wish to try other tea products you have to pay, you must visit this place if you ever drink a sip of tea in your life.

The Ceylon Tea Museum is located at the Hantane Tea Factory, about 5km. (3 miles) from Kandy. Hantane was one of the first areas successfully opened up to tea cultivation after the failure of the coffee enterprise, but the factory that now houses the Museum is a relatively modern building, constructed in 1925.

About 400m away from hanthana bird park, you could visit both places without taking a ride. You can park about 10 vehicles close by the museum. Tickets were 200rps and at the time of our visit,we were entitled to a free fresh tea( black tea). Has tea related machinery, a bit of history, and at the top, there is a discounted tea shop and a small canteen with all sorts of tea.

At the first glance I thought it was just a place with a lot of machinery and equipment and nothing much to look at. But yes there are machines and other things but more than that they give us knowledge about how the things happen in a tea factory with a demonstration from a small scale exhibition model factory. They have sampled most of the tea which are produced in Sri Lanka for every market segment of the world. The premises are maintained quite good. A fee will be charged (Rs. 200/- at the time) for the entrance and at the end of the factory tour you will be given a free Black tea cup to taste.

The old tea factory is made into a museum. Machines are not working, but we can experience the feel. Very knowledgeable about how the tea powder is manufactured. Totally new experience, many varieties of tea powder available with discount.

(Translated by Google) I really liked it. Few tourists. Colorful place. Be sure to go up the road and see the tea plantations and how they are harvested. (Original) Мне очень понравилось.мало туристов.колоритное место.обязательно поднимитесь выше по дороге и посмотрите плантации чая и как его собирают.

Good place to be visited by the people who enjoys Ceylon Tea. You can get a wide idea about the tea industry in Sri Lanka. Museum is a 4 storied building and where you can learn many about tea manufacturing processes. Finally they offer a delicious cup of Ceylon Tea to enjoy.

A good place to tea lovers. You can see a lot of ancient tools and equipment related to tea manufacturing. You even get the opportunity to learn the process of tea manufacturing. Finally, you can enjoy a good cup of tea there.

A oldest historical place in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Ceylon Tea Meuseum is the knowledge garden of tea production, how the Srilankans people struggled for producing tea using unique techniques. Authority have shown their greatest hospitality for the visitors. They have appointed good presenters to share knowledge about this garden & how they spread their business all over the world.

I visited the place while traveling to Sadagiri maha saya. I was so pleased after I enter to the place. There is plenty of parking available. Washrooms too. You need to buy 200 rupees ticket, for that you'll get a free plain tea in the restaurant. You can a nice idea about the history of tea plantation and structure of a tea factory. There is a tea tasing area too. You can buy varoius good quality tea. Really nice experience.

Tickets price is 200 LKR. There are 5 floors and the 5th one has the restaurant. You can buy tea varieties at a 40% discount. You can enjoy a cup of tea with cookies as well. The museum is well maintained and very descriptive. However, they close at 5pm and no guided tours will be given when they are about to close. Enter at least before 3.30pm - because otherwise they'll recommend to go to the restaurant first then there won't be anyone to describe or show the mechanisms of old machines. Parking available for 10-15 vehicles. The access road is not in a good condition several pits in the middle of the road and several shape bends.

Great place to relax and taste tea here. You can see oldest tea processing machines here, kept as museum piece. Almost four floors, one staff will accompany us to explain the process. Top floor u will have tea, fresh and real tea is given as a complement, never miss that tea. Infact it's a actual tea which gives u wow experience.

The museum is located in a heritage building. It is five stories tall and constructed out of timber. I loved the heritage feel and the exhibits ranging from the late 19th century. Cafe at the top floor offers a free strong black tea for tasting. We can also buy other varieties of tea for a price. Tea Thali is a set of seven different teas offered for LKR 1000. Overall it was a memorable and pleasant experience.

Great place to learn about tea processing. No restaurant there only tea (you get a cup for each ticket holder). Lacking the story of the tamil workers shipped by British occupation to work the fields and why.... do not understand why they hide the crimes ...

They displayed variety of old machineries used for tea industry nicely on three floors. Can taste different types of tea at the top floor and buy various tea samples. Tea prices are higher than expected place like this.

Wonderful place to visit and get to know about our country tea production in old days. And they have some old day machines and some communication devices that they used those days. A good place to visit with family and children's. It has 5 floors and at the top floor you'll provided tea for tasting and they have store whare you can buy different kinds of tea powder with special flavor tea leaves.

just visited today . on the way on, sadagiri sthuupa.. road, Hanthaana.. buiild by british young James taylor and so on.. You can also visit and explore the machinery they've used in history of our ceylon tea since the beginning.. also you will be knowing.. varieties of tea plants grown in srilanka by tasting a hot tea itself, also can buy , any of those export high class varieties tea powders at a discounted price.!

Great machines. Great story. Great view. I loved this place. It has friendly dogs in front of it. The guide was very kind and interesting to listen to. She was also open to questions, but we were only two. Our tuk tuk broke 5 times on the way here, and it was one of the most interesting rides we've had here.

A wonderful historical and entertaining journey down memory lane. All the equipments are labeled in an orderly fashion. A tour guide is available on request. It has four floors. On the first floor is a mechanized model of an tea factory. On the second floor one can see the oldest tea package in Sri Lanka. On the fourth floor you can have a cup of tea and buy some tea. Very friendly staff.

Must see when you are in Kandy. Knowledgeable staff, 4 floors of old tea machines and other museum items. Also restaurant on top to taste some delicious Ceylon tea.

The best place to learn about history of Sri Lankan Tea industry. The place has 5 floors. 5th floor is only for Tea sales. For locals, ticket cost is just 100/=. From 1st floor, you would see the machines and tools which were used those days. Also, you would see the mini functioning tea factory which would give an overall idea. Floor by floor more details and history of Sri Lankan Tea industry are there, especially about James Taylor ! Friendly staff and they give intro. If you need to know more also, they would explain in detail too. A must visit place in Kandy !

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and useful factory (Original) مصنع جميل و مفيد

Amazing, enjoyed it very much. I got warmly welcome and received a tour of the refractory process. Then there were 4 more floors to discover. The views outside are amazing and at the end a teahouse awaits on the last floor, with different teas to try and a shop where you can buy them.

Located at Hantane, the 1925 vintage Ceylon Tea Museum is one of the important attractions of the hill country, Kandy in Sri Lanka. The Tea Museum is a building of four floors where from ground floor to second floor it’s all old machineries, library and auditorium. For purchasing lip smacking variety and flavors of Sri Lankan tea one must visit the third floor which is sales unit. The fourth floor comprises of a magnificent restaurant where one can enjoy a free cup and the captivating and breathtaking surrounding view of the hill country from the top. One can visualize Matale Range and Kunckles Range through a telescope positioned here. From the top it’s an encircling view of green landscape comprising tea plantations of myriad types. Location: Hantane Road, Kandy Price: 1070LKR for adults and 428LKR for child.(approx) Best Time: Tuesday – Sunday, 8:30am to 4: 30pm

industry of tea how it made in sri lanka past year can gain knowlage there

A wonderful historical and entertaining journey down memory lane. All the equipments are labeled in an orderly fashion. A tour guide is available on request. It has four floors. On the first floor is a mechanized model of a tea factory. On the second floor one can see the oldest tea package in Sri Lanka. On the fourth floor you can have a cup of tea and buy some tea. Very friendly staff.

Truly amazing place. Very lovely staff and best quality tea. You can buy various tea brands from here with an unbelievable discount. Beautiful places and must go place in Kandy

(Translated by Google) It is a really nice place, without a crowd of tourists. The entrance fee is 800 rupees and the ticket price includes not only a tour with a history of tea production but also tea in the restaurant. There is also a tea shop. (Original) Je to opravdu příjemné místo, bez davu turistů. Vstupné je 800 rupií a v ceně vstupenky je nejen prohlídka s výkladem o historii a výrobě čaje, ale i čaj v restauraci. Je zde i obchůdek s čajem.

Absolutely fabulous. I would say a must see in Kandy even if you plan to visit a working estate. Its on the grounds of a former 900 acre plantation closed in 1980s. Still has a few dozen acres working but really just enough for pictures. Breathtaking views on a clear day and very knowledgable staff. Not a tourist trap, no pressure tea shop with very affordable tea including some processed on site. Tip your guide if they do well...ticket includes a free hot cup of tea.

Indulging in a delightful tea experience at the Tea Museum in Kandy was truly a sensory delight, with every sip transporting me into the rich history and flavors of Ceylon tea. 😌

Interesting exposition of artifacts. No museography, just stuff used in tea producing. The ticket seller was also our guide.

Tea history

A must visit place in your visit to Kandy city. Located in Hanthana, few minutes away from Kandy city centre. A great place to know about the history of Sri Lankan tea history.

(Translated by Google) It is a museum with no tea tasting and no liveliness. The souvenirs were also expensive and didn't feel fresh. I don't have to go. (Original) 紅茶の試飲もなく全く活気のない博物館です。土産物も割高でフレッシュな感じもしませんでした。行かなくてもよいかな。

The best place to get an understanding of the history of Ceylon tea indusstry.

Boring

(Translated by Google) Interesting collection of old machines for tea sorting, drying, healthy effects of the tea (Original) Interessante Sammlung von alten Maschinen zur Teesortierung, Trocknung, gesunde Wirkung des Tees

Very bad place because it doesn't function properly at all. Nobody explains and even their restaurant doesn't work. They say their juice machines and ice tea machines are broken. The pictures that were in the internet are all false. There are many machines bt we don't even know for what purpose they we used. It's not even self explanatory. Very bad & sad experience. We will never visit that place ever again and will never even recommend it to anyone later.👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

Ceylon tea museum is situated at hanthana mountain in former tea factory. It was constructed 1925. Around 4 km from kandy. It has a restaurant on the top floor to having taste of free tea. If want there is whilst shop also.

Sadly it's just a small museum which is a bit interesting but probably not worth the money. We were hoping for working tea factories, however as the closest ones were quite far from Kandy, we had to resort to the Ceylon Tea Museum instead. The building has some cool history, and it was good to see the machinery, but these sorts of things should be extremely low cost to go and see as nothing works and you just walk around looking at old machines. The best part was being able to try a cup of tea which was good, but even then you are only offered the basic black tea, with anything else being extra. I probably wouldn't recommend it unless you don't have the time to travel a bit further to a working tea plantation.

Just 3km from kandy city..This musium is all about tea history in Sri Lanka. Old tea factory has converted in to the musium. Totaly 5 story building. LKR 100 for local and LKR 800 for foriegners. In these you can see many exhibits related to tea industry. You can see many belonginess of the father of the tea Mr. James Tayler. There is a good simulation which showes how the tea factory works. The first tea bag also exhibit. Top of the museum there is a tea cafe and they will offer you free Sri lankan tea.. its delicious. Next to it there is a big tea sales shop with various tea types in sri lanka.

most important place. for students and all other sri lankans must see this place.

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It’s a must place to visit if you are visiting to Kandy. It’s just 4km far from kandy city center. For locals it’s only LKR 100/per person. On our visits they explain about the tea productions and also can see some rare old day tea machineries. They do have a tea stall where you can buy tea packets for discounts and also you can get free plain tea/ milk tea/ ice tea (each ticket holders) with a beautiful view.

Good place to visit, if there is a guide to explain the equipment its much better, if you like tea, its place to visit. Ann can buy tea in big discount

The best place to learn about the origin and development of Ceylon tea in Sri Lanka. There are a lot machineries related to tea processing are displayed in the premises.

Greetings from Kandy Scooter! The Ceylon Tea Museum is a fascinating destination for tea enthusiasts and those interested in the history of tea production. The ticket price is 200 LKR per adult. It is closed on every Monday. The museum provides a comprehensive flow of Ceylon tea development, showcasing the journey from tea leaf to the final product. You can explore the exhibits featuring old equipment used in the tea industry, gaining insight into the traditional methods of tea processing. One of the highlights of the Ceylon Tea Museum is the opportunity to taste a cup of black tea free of charge. Additionally, the museum offers a delightful chance to purchase high-quality tea products at a generous discount of 40%, allowing you to take home a piece of tea excellence. Adjacent to the museum, you'll find the captivating Bird Park and the historic Sandagiri Seya, creating a perfect combination of cultural and natural experiences. Moreover, for the adventure enthusiasts, the Hanthana mountain trek can be easily initiated from the vicinity of this place, adding a thrilling element to your visit. To make your trip even more convenient, We offers scooter rentals from Kandy or Peradeniya. By contacting us at +94 74 266 34 72, you can arrange a scooter and explore the area at your own pace.

Nice

Must see place with children.. So much history compiled in to a single place.. Beautifully arranged and the staff there is really nice.. Also the tea shop is also has a range of products and a good place for tea souvenirs.. This place also has a working model of a tea factory...

Ceylon tea museum is located about 6kms away from Kandy city. It's a good place to go and see how tea is manufactured and also learn about the history of tea in Sri Lanka. The entrance fees for tourist is 800lkr which includes a cup of tea on the top floor after the tour. There's also a tea boutique where you can buy teas. The lady who took me around to explain the whole tea making process was very well versed with what she did except it seemed a bit too mechanical. They have good photos and posters put up where you can read it for yourself.

Great place to know about tea processing

Very interesting museum. Nice staff made a tour of this closed factory. At finish, enjoyed a free tea drinking. Tea shop exists, prices are little more expensive than in tea shops in Kandy

A valuable and historical place. Best for an educational trip. And also there is a good team working there. they explain everything if you have a question about the factory. Four floors there. You can buy tea and drink on the top floor.

Lovely place.. parking on the premises .you have to get a entrance ticket. The building consist of 5 stories ,1st 4 floors the museum and the 5th floor is the restaurant and the tea shop (tea shop offered me 40% discount for the bill) there's a dummy of a tea factory in the ground floor and the staff explained us how the process carry.

This is must do in kandy, very friendy staff, tickets are cheap and they give free tea as well

Highly recommend place those who visit Kandy. Locals and foreigners come to see this historical place. You can get a tuk from Kandy city and they charge around Rs. 500 to go there in up turn but they charge around Rs 300 in down turn. You can buy large variety of Ceylon Tea with large discounts from tea outlet. They provide free black tea but you can test different tea as your wish. You can study everything related to Sri Lankan tea industry. Ladies are there to guide you about whole procedure of tea manufacturing. Price for local adult Rs. 100 and for school age kid Rs. 20. Parking available.

Nice place to see it.

must go place...... history of tea production in sri Lanka at a glance...

Such a nice place to visit and learn the tea culture.The staff is very friendly and you can enjoy a free black tea at the end of your visit. And also you can buy tea packets at a discounted price.

A great experience learning about tea history and production. Free tea experience at the end. Entry 800 lkr entrance per adult

Time waste.

IT IS A GOOD WINDOW FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERSTED IN CEYLON TEA.

This tea museum is located in a very nice hilltop place, you can easily reach here by taking bus or your personal vehicle, this factory is four storied building each floor has a different display and one of the exiting part is the last floor where you can get free tea testing and you can get sri lankan best tea in 40% discount

Nice

Good exposure to anyone who need tea production process. You can walk through tea making process starting from input of green tea leaf to the process and to the grading of proceed tea leafs ready to make cup of tea . Plant only have machine in layout and not running as of now . But you can have imaginary feeling as to how it would have been running. It also has hydro power plants used to power up those machines , which was the way in past for most of the tea factories in Sri Lankan hill country

Ancient machinery and best place as a musiem

Nice place & got lot of information...

Excellent place. Nice explaining. Yummy tea...🙂🙂🙂

Comprehensive history of Tea factory processing in the country. Includes a miniature processing plant that's motorized and my highlight of the museum. Also a cute shop upstairs with a complimentary cup of tea and discount on gift shoppe.

Very interesting place! Great exposition, good guide, much information about tea and everything. Mini factory is just awesome, you will like. But tea shop I didn't like, all teas were old(2018 year), also tea degustation with the same not fresh and not smelly tea. But during drinking this tea you can see a film about tea prosess, it was interesting. So, recomended only like a museum and not for buying tea

You can learn a lot about tea here!

Nice museum. Very friendly staff. 800,- or 6 USD for foreigners. If you don't plan to go to nuwara eliya or ella this is a good place to explore tea history and see tea bushes (around the museum)

Good

It is an interesting place to visit For common people this would be a bit boring in my view They have old equipments in display here Also they have a wide range of images intimate banners & other old Stuff If they have a guide to explain things that would be more beneficial They have a range of tea leaves for sales here, we get a good 40% discount too Earlier we could get prepared tea for consumption but due to Covid they are not doing it I guess. They also stopped the tour in the tea factory due to Covid.

Good place to study about the TEA factory 🏭 machinery and other old parts of tea industry

Lots of information about the history of tea in SL. Short your through the factory and 3 more floors with exhibits and information. Free tea at the end of the visit with a great view of Knuckles Range.

Excellent tea museum give insight to production of tea in 19th century & till now. The person explained everything in detail very professionally with help of oldest machines. Had a chance to taste various tea & bought some tea bags as well. Worth a visit. Must visit when you are in Kandy.

Nice place, its a Tea factory which has now been converted to a Tea museum. The difference being that it has some very old machinery and stuff dating back to 1880's. There are some 4 to 5 floors and each floor has something to offer. On the top floor is the tea shop and when you reach there, they offer you a hot cup of black tea. My daughter is a tea lover and she enjoyed the visit.

Love the place

Good place for tea

You can have a tasty cup of tea with a fabulous piece of cake

Super