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James Taylor Tea Atelier Colombo Tasting Experience Center
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 ...
Highlights
45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Piece of Cake & Ceylon Cup of Tea
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Points
Departure
On 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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James Taylor Tea Atelier Colombo Tasting Experience Center
About
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 ...
Highlights
45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Piece of Cake & Ceylon Cup of Tea
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Points
Departure
On Google Maps, search for the company name 14/9, Sri Jinarathana Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (Near the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple)
Return
Itinerary
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 techniqu...
