Tea Factory Tour with Tea Tasting , Pickup and Drop off

Discover the art of tea-making at the Tsara Tea Factory in Akuressa on a guided tour from Galle. Learn about the tea production process, see traditional machinery, and enjoy a tea tasting.
Begin your experience with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Handungoda, Talpe, Koggala, Ahangama, Weligama, Midigama, Mirissa, Matara, or Dikwella. Travel comfortably by air-conditioned vehicle, enjoying a scenic countryside drive through lush greenery, coconut plantations, and charming local villages on the way to Akuressa. For nearby areas, transportation may also be arranged by tuk tuk for a more local experience.

Arrive at the Tsara Tea Factory in Akuressa, a respected low-grown tea producer in Sri Lanka’s southern tea region. Discover how freshly plucked green tea leaves are carefully transformed into the rich, aromatic Ceylon tea enjoyed around the world.

During the guided factory tour, learn about every stage of the tea production process, including:

Withering

Rolling

Fermentation

Drying

Grading

See how different tea grades such as OP (Orange Pekoe) and BOP (Broken Orange Pekoe) are produced from low-grown tea leaves, famous for their strong flavor, bold character, and deep amber color.

After exploring the factory, enjoy a guided tea tasting session. Sample freshly made low-grown Ceylon tea and learn how to identify quality through its aroma, strength, brightness, and flavor profile. Your guide will explain what makes Sri Lankan low-grown tea unique compared to other regions.

You will also have free time to purchase premium tea directly from the factory at source prices — a perfect souvenir or gift to take home.

At the end of the experience, relax on your comfortable return transfer with drop-off at your hotel in Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Handungoda, Talpe, Koggala, Ahangama, Weligama, Midigama, Mirissa, Matara, or Dikwella.

This half-day tea experience is ideal for travelers staying along Sri Lanka’s southern coast who wish to discover the authentic journey of Ceylon tea from leaf to cup.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.