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Ceylon tea – by Nadeeka – eLanka Ceylon tea is a type of tea that originated in Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon. The history of Ceylon tea dates back to the 19th century, when British colonialists introduced tea cultivation to the island nation. Prior to this, the main cash crop in Sri Lanka was coffee, but a fungal disease devastated the coffee crops, leading to a switch to tea production. By the 20th century, Ceylon tea had become a major export for Sri Lanka, and the country became one of the largest tea producers in the world. Today, Ceylon tea is renowned for its high quality and unique flavor profile, and continues to be an important part of Sri Lanka’s economy and cultural heritage. James Taylor is widely considered the “father of Ceylon tea.” He was a Scottish planter who introduced tea cultivation to Sri Lanka (then known as ...