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“Insight into tea making”
Review of Mackwoods Tea

Mackwoods Tea
Ranked #18 of 105 Restaurants in Nuwara Eliya
Description: Established in 1841, we have a 174 year-old heritage and trading history. Mackwoods fine tea is produced directly on our own estates . Mackwoods has the first black tea factory in Sri Lanka to be awarded ISO 90001:2000 Certification from SGS, UK and also obtained HACCP Certification in compliance with EU regulations. We provide a full range of unblended Single Estate Black Teas in different grades, as well as a full range Flavoured Teas, Infusions and Connoisseurs Teas including Silver Tips and Golden Tips. We are one of the few companies worldwide, who provide Single Estate Unblended Teas in a tea bag form. We are one of the few companies worldwide to be accorded the unique privilege of presenting our Connoisseurs Tea –“The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Blend”, created to commemorate Her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee, at Buckingham Palace. We are committed to the environment and we have an extensive programme of replanting and reforestation. Our agro forestry reserves bear ample testimony to this. We are committed to our local community and provide housing, education programmes, crèches, recreation, health and religious facilities. We were deeply priviledged to be graced by the presence of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales in November 2014
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Description: Established in 1841, we have a 174 year-old heritage and trading history. Mackwoods fine tea is produced directly on our own estates . Mackwoods has the first black tea factory in Sri Lanka to be awarded ISO 90001:2000 Certification from SGS, UK and also obtained HACCP Certification in compliance with EU regulations. We provide a full range of unblended Single Estate Black Teas in different grades, as well as a full range Flavoured Teas, Infusions and Connoisseurs Teas including Silver Tips and Golden Tips. We are one of the few companies worldwide, who provide Single Estate Unblended Teas in a tea bag form. We are one of the few companies worldwide to be accorded the unique privilege of presenting our Connoisseurs Tea –“The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Blend”, created to commemorate Her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee, at Buckingham Palace. We are committed to the environment and we have an extensive programme of replanting and reforestation. Our agro forestry reserves bear ample testimony to this. We are committed to our local community and provide housing, education programmes, crèches, recreation, health and religious facilities. We were deeply priviledged to be graced by the presence of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales in November 2014
Reviewed 4 September 2016

A quick view of processing of tea after driving for many hours through tea plantations where locals out even in the rain picking tea leaves. Have to pick a minimum per day & long hours of work someone in family must be picker in order to get the tiny accommodation space on the hill side.

Date of visit: August 2016
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Reviewed 1 September 2016

we have to wait for tea more than 35 minutes. cups are washed not whipped. 02 tea spoons for 04 cups tea. no supervision @all.

Date of visit: August 2016
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Reviewed 22 August 2016

Good area lush green and good climate and Cold windy climate. and Hote black tea with pastry. and visit the tea factory in the macwookd and purchaed the same sample of tea.

Date of visit: August 2016
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Reviewed 20 August 2016

Acres and acres of lush green tea gardens . Not much authentic tea picking experience for that we stopped a few miles ahead of the official entrance and a walk in the tea plantation

Date of visit: August 2016
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Reviewed 20 August 2016

Recommended stop on your way to Nuwara Eliya. Nice place to take a short visit to the Factory and have a cup of black tea with a delicious chocolate cake.
Nice views!!

Date of visit: August 2016
Thank Davinia T
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