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Indika_KandanearachcOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor
Best place to buy Ceylon Tea
A very professional Place to all the Local and foreigners who loves the taste of teas in Sri Lanka
James Taylor Tea Atelier Colombo Tasting Experience Center
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This experience offers a rare, intimate look into the true artistry of Ceylon tea, far removed from crowded factory tours. Instead of watching machines, you learn directly from a master tea taster with over 40 years of expertise, gaining insights usually reserved for industry professionals.
The uniqueness lies in its hands-on approach. You don’t just taste tea; you learn how to evaluate it using professional cupping techniques. From assessing colour and clarity to identifying aroma, body, and finish, every step is guided and interactive. Tasting multiple single-estate teas side by side reveals how region, climate, and processing shape flavour.
Set in a small-group environment, the session feels personal, allowing open discussion and tailored guidance. It blends history, sensory exploration, and practical skills you can take home. By the end, you’ll understand tea on a deeper level and confidently taste and select it like an expert.
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Piece of Cake & Ceylon Cup of Tea
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Step into an intimate Ceylon tea experience in Colombo, guided by a master tea taster with over 40 years of expertise. Hosted in a quiet atelier near Gangaramaya Temple, this small-group session offers a deeper, hands-on understanding of tea beyond typical factory tours.
Begin with the story of Ceylon tea, from James Taylor’s first planting in 1867 to how elevation, climate, and terroir shape its unique character. You’ll then explore tea grading by examining and comparing leaves such as BOPF, Orange Pekoe, and Pekoe, learning how professionals assess quality through appearance and texture.
The highlight is a guided tasting of up to 16 freshly brewed teas using professional cupping techniques. You’ll actively practise evaluating colour, clarity, aroma, body, and finish while identifying flavour notes like malty, floral, fruity, and brisk.
The experience also includes speciality teas, natural infusions, and practical brewing techniques for home. It concludes with a relaxed Q&A, offering personalised advice on tea selection, storage, and preparation. Ideal for travellers, couples, and tea enthusiasts seeking authentic Sri Lankan tea knowledge and a meaningful cultural experience.
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Legend's Brew 1867 James Taylor Tea Atelier, Sri Jinarathana Road, Colombo Western Province, Sri Lanka, LK, 00200
Open in Google MapsOn Google Maps, search for the company name 14/9, Sri Jinarathana Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (Near the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple)
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20/04/2026 - 29/11/2027
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09:30 - 17:30
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918katelanmSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
An authentic experience of Sri Lanka's finest tea in a single visit!
The Tea Tasting visit at James Taylor Tea Atelier was a remarkable experience. I was impressed with the sophisticated environment and presentation which, displayed Sri Lanka's longstanding expertise in Tea production. Mr. Shehan Fernando and his team delivered an authentic and informative session, engaging with the crowd as they provided a thorough explanation on the industry's history, production and the highlighted experience of tasting a range of different tea blends with their unique flavou...read more
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Response from ViatorSeptember 04, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to know you enjoyed the tea tasting experience and our insights into Sri Lanka’s rich tea heritage. Your kind words mean a great deal to our team. We look forward to welcoming you again!
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Anushka81August 2026 • TripAdvisor
A must do experience for tea lovers
The tea tasting experience was excellent. We enjoyed it immensely. The staff were very knowledgeable and gracious
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nathanethanasankapJune 2026 • TripAdvisor
Very nice
It was very interesting to learn about the origin of tea in Sri Lanka and they explained the process very clearly and the tea was nice
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Response from ViatorJune 03, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed learning about Sri Lanka's tea history and found the process clear. Most importantly, we're so glad you loved the tea. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
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kyleshcJune 2026 • TripAdvisor
A unique experience
As a group of students, we visited this place and were quite amazed to learn about and experience the historical background of tea. The Owner, Mr Shehan Fernando, provided all of us with incredible insight into his own background and what inspired him to enter the Tea Industry as well as taking us through the 8-stage tea production process from how the right leaves are plucked in Stage 1 based on the appearance of the leaf all the way to how different teas are identified based on different tasti...read more
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Response from ViatorJune 03, 2026
Thank you for this fantastic review! Mr Shehan Fernando and the team absolutely loved hosting your student group. We're thrilled that you enjoyed learning about our history, the 8-stage production process, and tasting all 17 varieties of our tea. Wishing you the very best in your studies, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
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