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Darjeeling paradox
In sharp contrast, Darjeeling Tea ~ once the uncontested jewel in India’s tea crown ~ has seen its global dominance erode ...
Furthering their commitment to environmental stewardship and wildlife conservation, Hayleys Plantations has partnered with ...
A tea ceremony can be a time to relax and practice mindfulness. There can also be an educational component to the ritual.
Ten exceptional students from Sri Lanka’s tea plantation communities have received prestigious scholarships through Serendib ...
The enchanting island of Sri Lanka has been known ... s varied and intense in the tea bushes that hem each slope. Along a curvy one-lane road through the tea estates, we pass row upon row of ...
At estates certified by Rainforest Alliance, the largest ethical certification scheme in Sri Lanka's tea industry, we found workers without access to drinking water and toilets in the tea fields ...
In Sri Lanka's central highlands, the weather may be capricious but what remains unchanged is the sprawling expanse of tea estates in every ... back on the tourism map after a disastrous spell ...
While some of Sri Lanka’s tea estates have a reputation for being exploitative towards their workers, the train ride is a great way to see the tea fields without visiting a factory. But its ...
Nestled in the hills of Sri Lanka’s picturesque Uva Province, El Teb Estate is a living testament to the rich history, relentless innovation and deep-rooted community values that define the island’s ...
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes ...
Sri Lanka is a resplendent island with so much to offer: from vast jungle teeming with wild leopards and Asian elephants, to quaint beachside villages, great surf and hiking opportunities galore.