Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory
Located 6 km from Ella at 1,230 metres above sea level, Halpewatte Tea Factory is the home of Halpé Tea, where our teas are manufactured and visitors can experience the journey of Ceylon tea through Halpé Tea Tours. Established in 1940 and acquired by Mr. A. P. D. Abeyrathne in 1971, the factory has grown into one of Sri Lanka’s leading tea manufacturing facilities.
Today, it brings together over five decades of expertise in tea production with an immersive experience that offers visitors an insight into the craft, heritage, and journey of Ceylon tea.
Halpé Tea combines experienced tea professionals with modern processing technology to produce consistently high quality Ceylon tea. From manufacturing to tasting and quality assessment, every stage is carefully monitored to maintain the tea’s freshness, character, and quality. Automated processing and stringent hygiene standards further ensure a controlled production environment with minimal human contact throughout the manufacturing process.
