Tea History
Learn about a tea factory built in 1890 and its connection to Sir Thomas Lipton.
EXPLORE BEYOND YOUR STAY
Dambatenne Tea Estate
Beautiful tea fields and mountain views at Dambatenne Tea Estate.
EXPLORE HAPUTALE Discover Dambatenne
Discover Dambatenne
Tea Factory
Dambatenne Tea Factory is a lovely place to visit in Haputale, surrounded by green tea plantations and beautiful mountain views. Built by Sir Thomas Lipton in 1890, it is one of the area's well-known tea factories.
It's a great place to learn about Ceylon tea, enjoy the fresh mountain air and spend some time in Sri Lanka's peaceful hill country.
THE TEA EXPERIENCE
See How Ceylon Tea Is Made
Have you ever wondered how fresh tea leaves become the tea we drink every day? Dambatenne is a great place to find out.
If factory tours are available, you can learn about the different steps of tea production, from freshly picked leaves to the finished tea.
It's a simple and interesting way to learn more about Sri Lanka's tea culture.
WHY VISIT DAMBATENNE?
What Makes This Place Special?
From old tea-making traditions to lovely mountain views, there is plenty to enjoy around Dambatenne.
Green Tea Fields
Enjoy the beautiful tea plantations and fresh mountain air of Haputale.
Tea Making
Find out how tea leaves are processed and turned into Ceylon tea.
Mountain Views
Take in the lovely views of the hills, tea estates and surrounding countryside.