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Some of the most famous tea planting areas in Sri Lanka are here at elevations ranging from 3,500 to 5,000 feet above sea level on the western slopes of the central hills. The valleys in this district experience varying conditions due to cold dry weather during the western quality season from January to March. This season produces teas that range from light, delicate and fragrant to full bodied with flavour. These teas, are the secret of Blenders, who have been using them for years, to enhance their blends on which some of the best known brands of tea are built. English and Irish Breakfast blends are good examples.

The valleys and districts that make up this region are known to only a select few, in the world of tea.

Hatton/Dickoya sub district

Dickoya named after the "oya" or stream that flows through at the base of the hilly district, holds a cluster of world renowned plantations, all situated above 5,500 feet. Picturesque views with water falls, set against a rugged background of rock with the tea gardens at various elevations towering above them. During the season, the atmosphere becomes crisp and refreshing and tea produced during this time produces a bright flavoury cup, best taken with milk at breakfast time.

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Upcot/Maskeliya sub district

Most of the plantations are situated at the foot of Adam's Peak, a famous religious landmark in the island. Moderately heavy teas, that possess a special character that is unique and favoured by the blenders who want to enhance the plainer African, Indian and Indonesian teas. It can offer a tea of a rosy character through better part of the year.

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Bogawantalawa sub district

The pioneer British tea planters called it the golden valley for its lush vigorous growth that produce flavoury teas throughout the year. Legend has it that the Buddha ("Baghawan") crossed this valley ("talawa" in Sinhala) to ascend the holy mountain Adams Peak (Samanalakanda), where his footprint is revered even today by thousands of pilgrims. These tea plantations are guarded from the harsh monsoons by the "Horton Plains" plateau. This uniform environment throughout the year imparts to the tea leaf, favourable ambient factors and help in the production of high quality teas.

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Agrapatana Valley

The Agra Oya which flows right through this valley and a perfect combination of all the characteristics of climate, soil, morning frost and the low day temperature help to impart a unique quality to the tender leaf. This produces a mellow flavoured all round tea which is sought after by a separate segment of tea consumers.

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