Ceylon tea regions, explained

Sri Lanka grows tea across six main regions. Altitude shapes the flavor: high-grown teas are usually lighter and more delicate, mid-grown teas rounder, and low-grown teas darker and stronger.

• Nuwara Eliya (high): light, delicate and fragrant.
• Dimbula (high): bright, brisk and refreshing.
• Uda Pussellawa (high): fragrant and mellow.
• Uva (high): distinctive aroma and a smooth, mellow cup.
• Kandy (mid): round, robust and full.
• Ruhuna (low): dark, strong and rich.

Only tea that is grown and made in Sri Lanka can be called Ceylon tea. When you shop, look for the region on the tin; it tells you a lot about what to expect.