On our drive from Dambulla to Nuwara Eliya, we wanted to stop at a tea plantation as there are dozens around the area. Our driver recommended the Damro Tea Factory; one of the oldest tea plantations in Sri Lanka. When you visit Damro Labookellie Tea Lounge you’ll get a quick guided tea plantation tour and a free tea tasting in the lounge afterwards. Although we didn’t have the weather on our side when we went, I really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend stopping here if you’re passing by.
Damro Tea Factory: Why it’s worth a stop
We spent about 1.5 hours at the Damro Tea Plantation. Upon our arrival, our driver set up a free tour for us. There were maybe six people in total in the tour with one tour guide. The tour guide took us around to the different sections of the factory and talked about the leaves, machines, different types of tea, etc. I found the tour guide very informative and helpful. She answered all of our questions and explained the tea-making process in detail.
At the very end of the tour, which lasted for about 20 or so minutes, we sat in their lounge facing the tea plantations and were given a complimentary glass of black tea to try. Afterwards, we paid a visit to the little boutique shop where I took home a big box of their Ceylon black tea.
I had read that they also offered tours into their tea fields, but we weren’t given any further information on this when we were there, so we decided to head back out on the road.
