![]() March 12th, 2014
03:45 PM ET
The leaves that go into a cup of Ceylon tea play a surprisingly complex role in the history of Sri Lanka. It started with a single camellia sinesis plant brought from China in 1824 by the British, who had colonized the island then known as Ceylon in 1801. Alongside the agricultural production of tea, which accounts for 2.5% of the country's $60 billion GDP, tea tourism is also emerging as a popular experience for travelers. |
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Wow, love the photo.
Yes! I could picture myself kicking back & relaxing in a lounge chair enjoying that view.