Kandy Tea Factory

The Hill Country in Sri Lanka is dotted with many tea plantations. I visited a plantation situated just outside of Kandy. Over 1 million people are employed by tea plantations in Sri Lanka and it provides one of the main financial incomes for the country. The terrain and climate is perfect for this production and it has been in fruition since 1867. James Taylor, a planter came to Sri Lanka from Britain in 1852 and introduced the industry. It is hard work, but brings a regular and reliable income to local families. The trade is passed down through families and comes with specific benefits that keeps the generations returning.

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Published by hannahhodgson

Born and bred in London, I am a practicing visual artist, photographer and educator. I studied Art and Design Foundation at Central St Martins Art College and continued my studies at the University of Wales Newport for a BA(HONS) in Documentary Photography. Finally I completed a PGCE at the Institute of Education enabling me to teach art and photography.

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