Halpewatte Tea Factory is located in Ella, Sri Lanka. It was built in 1940 during British rule. The factory is spread over an area of 1230 m in the Uva region and is located about 6 km from Ella. It is a small factory that produces about 20,000 kilograms of tea a month.
The Halpewatte Tea Factory was acquired by APD Abeyratne, Chairman of the UHE Group in 1970. It is the largest tea factory in the Uva province. This is a very popular tourist destination due to the huge tea production. Tourists will receive a guided tour around the Halpewatte Tea Factory. They can use this opportunity to taste the tea and learn and try the best Ceylon tea making process.
[envira-gallery id=”6741″]In the past when it was reopened it was a very small tea factory but over time the situation changed. In 2008, it was named the largest tea producer in the province. It currently produces about 150,000 kilograms of tea a month, with more than 40 lorries and manpower of more than 300 workers. When you travel you can go on a tea picking trip. Learn the process of making tea and finally served you a tasty cup of tea.
