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Kandy Highlands, Sri Lanka
Kandy Highlands, Sri Lanka
Kandy Highlands, Sri Lanka
- Central hill country
- Tea and spice gardens
- Humid tropical climate
- Ayurvedic traditions
Known for
Kandy is known for central Sri Lankan tea, spice gardens, traditional medicine, historic craftsmanship and lush hill-country landscapes.
Terroir
The Kandy Highlands occupy a humid, elevated region with abundant rainfall, warm temperatures and forested slopes. Tea, pepper, cloves, nutmeg and medicinal plants are grown across gardens, estates and mixed agricultural landscapes.
Cultivation
Cultivation ranges from estate tea production to small mixed spice gardens. Shade, slope, rainfall and post-harvest handling influence quality. Public origin descriptions should remain regional unless a specific estate or producer has authorised disclosure.