Pedro Tea Estate

Pedro Tea Estate: Factory Tours Near Nuwara Eliya

Pedro Tea Estate is a short drive from Nuwara Eliya town, at the foot of Piduruthalagala, Sri Lanka's highest peak. It produces a light-coloured, delicate tea. The estate is about 4 km east of the town centre, a 10-15 minute drive.

The factory tour

The tour shows the traditional tea-making process. Because the tea is delicate, some stages, such as withering, take place at night when the air is coolest. Cooler temperatures stop the leaves from fermenting too quickly. On the tour you see:

The drying rooms: where freshly plucked leaves are spread out.

Old machinery: some machines are over a century old and still work.

Tea tasting: a cup of 'Lovers Leap' tea at the estate cafe, overlooking the plantations.

The estate has a shop selling tea produced on site. Visitors can sometimes try plucking a few leaves for a photo. Aprons or overcoats are provided for parts of the tour, for hygiene. Tours run daily except on holidays and certain processing days, and morning is the best time to go.

Lovers Leap Waterfall

The Lovers Leap waterfall is nearby and can be reached by a short walk through the tea bushes.

Getting there by car

The estate is 168 km from the airport, about 5 hours by road. A rental car lets you take the plantation roads at your own pace: see [rent a car in Sri Lanka](/rent-a-car-sri-lanka).

Before you go

Factory tour hours: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Factory Tours)

Entry fee: LKR 500 - 1,000 (Approximate)

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Traveler FAQ for Pedro Tea Estate

Can I try tea plucking?

The professional pluckers work quickly, but visitors can sometimes try plucking a few leaves for a photo.

Is the factory tour available every day?

Tours are generally available daily except on holidays and certain processing days. Morning is the best time to visit.

Can I buy tea at the factory?

Yes. The estate has a shop selling tea produced on site.

How far is the estate from Nuwara Eliya town?

It is about 4 km east of the town centre, a 10-15 minute drive.

Why is tea processed at night?

The cooler night temperatures stop the delicate leaves from fermenting too quickly, which gives a higher quality light tea.

Is there a dress code for the tour?

There is no specific dress code. You are given an apron or overcoat for parts of the production line, for hygiene.

Plan your trip to Pedro Tea Estate

Reach Pedro Tea Estate in your own car or with an English-speaking driver from H.B.S. Rent a Car Sri Lanka.