Tea was first introduced to Sri Lanka by the British in the 1820s and commercialized in 1867. Today, the tea industry is the country’s leading foreign exchange earner and employs directly or ...

In 1890, Sir Thomas Lipton arrived on the island of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, to purchase a plot of land that would become the first tea estate in his global tea empire. These days, in the ...

From one single camellia sinesis plant evolved a $1.5 billion export business — now, Sri Lanka fluctuates in status as the second to fourth leading tea producer globally.

The stunning country of Sri Lanka has recovered from colonial rule and civil war to become a proudly independent nation with ...

What began as Sri Lanka’s first consignment of tea to the London auctions in 1872—consisting of two packs totalling 23 pounds, and valued at `58—today contributes 5 percent of global ...

A Route du Bonheur pilgrimage into Sri Lanka’s storied tea plantations uncovers the fragrant, fertile world of oolong, orange pekoe, and more—not to mention a vibrant native economy.

Now, visiting Sri Lanka, I find myself at Ceylon Tea Trails, the world's first tea bungalow resort and a member of Relais & Chateaux, a France-based association of independent hotels.

Island nation’s drive to become the world’s first 100 percent organic food producer threatens the prized tea industry.

Traveling around the South Asian island nation, I bypassed the beach resorts and saw Sri Lanka for what it is: an island nation that, despite decades of conflict, is teeming with treasures.

Sri Lanka's tea industry grapples with a steep wage hike, but some estate owners embrace new approaches to balance worker welfare and productivity in a bid to save the sector.

Growers in Sri Lanka with small tea plantations are seeking certification with an international conservation organization in order to boost their brand and learn conservation techniques.