By Thiloththama Jayasinghe, Jadetimes Staff
T. Jayasinghe is a Jadetimes news reporter covering Business News
Ceylon Pink TeaTox: An artisanal tea from the leaves of a rare type, hand-plucked in the forests of the Sri Lankan Highlands. Wild-harvested tea offering unique flavors of drinking tea, taste, and health benefits. Forest Hill Artisanal Tea, it has therapeutic properties for weight loss with sweet and vegetal notes, changing to a rosy hue with a dash of citrus added.
History and Manufacturing of Ceylon Pink Tea
The tea leaves of Ceylon Pink Tea are sourced from tea trees growing closer to Adam's Peak, where the pluckers climb trees as high as 30-40 feet to pluck two pink leaves and a bud. It is grown in a 100-acre abandoned colonial tea estate reclaimed by the forest. These tea trees have thrived on the natural environment-nutrient-rich soils, fresh springs-and combine to give this tea its superior flavor and rich mineral content.
Sustainability and Ethical Practices in the Production of Tea
Forest Hill Artisanal Tea operates under a remarkable taste highlighted through sustainable practices in monitoring the every aspect production of the company. The firm has a record of tea trees with a guarantee that it brings about minimal environmental impacts, while the moss of the tea trees together with surrounding flora is preserved in order to preserve the ecosystem as well as preserve the uniqueness of the flavor of the tea. A small scale, eco-friendly factory aids in the production process.
Health Benefits and Therapeutic Qualities of Ceylon Pink Tea
Ceylon Pink Tea possesses health-enhancing attributes, such as weight loss and detoxification. The floral sweetness and vegetal taste, with its delicate note of citrus, add to its desirability as a health-enhancing drink. They are glamorizes the tea as a high-end, artisanal product targeting health-conscious consumers locally and internationally.
Cost and Market Positioning of Ceylon Pink Tea
Ceylon Pink Tea, therefore, is a high-value, premium 'Artisanal' product; it has its niche market. This justifies its high value addition, as 32 grams cost approximately Rs. 5,000 in the international market. It comes at a special price locally to encourage Sri Lankans to try its premium quality.
Tea Tourism and Future Expansion Plans
The company had planned to develop tea tourism to complement its artisanal tea business. Plans included tea excursion holidays, eco-tourism development, and education for students who might be interested in the production of artisanal teas. These have been put on hold for now but may be revisited when the pandemic improves.
