Sri Lanka is synonymous with world-famous Ceylon tea, and the area around the villa is surrounded by picturesque tea plantations. Visit local tea estates to learn about the tea production process, from plucking the tender leaves to processing and packaging the final product. Guided factory tours provide fascinating insights into the history of tea in Sri Lanka, and you’ll have the chance to taste different varieties of tea fresh from the source. Walking through the verdant rows of tea bushes, with workers expertly harvesting leaves, is an experience that captures the heart of Sri Lanka’s cultural and agricultural heritage.