Uda Pussellawa

This region is between Kandy and Uva, on the eastern slopes of the hill country.  Though small and thinly-populated it is almost entirely dedicated to tea cultivation.  Due to its location, Uda Pussellawa enjoys climatic conditions very different from those of the western regions.  Receiving the bulk of its weather from the northeast monsoon system between November and January, the climate is mostly wet and misty.  It also enjoys some ‘blow-over’ from the southwest monsoon between June and September, so with two ‘quality seasons’, Uda Pussellawa at a somewhat lower elevation of 950m – 1,600m (3,000 – 5,000ft) produces tea which is darker in the cup, with a pinkish hue and a hint of greater strength.  So the eastern quality season produces the best teas of the year.  The dry, cold conditions during the latter period, adds a hint of rose to the bouquet of tea known for its medium body and subtle character.