Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
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- Rajitha WHorana, Sri Lanka10 contributionsBest Teas in Sri LankaMore than 100 varities teas.( inluding flavoured teas.) Buffet is tasty and fairly priced.. All other restaurant fodder items are fairly priced.. Friendly staff.. Scenery from the surround may not locate from any other place... One of the best tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.Visited December 2019Traveled with friendsWritten January 10, 2020
- Milind ShahAhmedabad, India1,582 contributionsLess informative and more of sales promotionLocated near Nuwara eliya, damro is a national tea brand that makes a lot of variations of tea. This one is located amongst the tea estates and offers a great view of the valley. The staff takes you for a guided tour of the tea estate which hardly runs for 10 minutes and then offer you a complimentary cup of tea. The focus here is on selling lose tea and tea bags which are highly priced. Overall a good place if you have never visited tea estate of plantation. They also have a cafe where you can have some good stuff though priced heavily.Visited January 2020Traveled with friendsWritten January 15, 2020
- Tamsin DDevonport, New Zealand71 contributionsWell worth it!Really beautiful setting and modern building. The staff are super friendly and well organised. We had a great tour guide who was very knowledgable and happy to answer all our questions. After the tour we got to sit down and relax and drink delicious complimentary tea and yummy cake (at a very good price). We would highly recommend this place!! (We also went to Pedro, and Damro is 100 times better)Visited March 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten March 13, 2020
- SimrochMelbourne, Australia130 contributionsToo busy to careThe place was absolutely crowded so the staff rushed people to try and get through the number of people that were there. They joined two tour groups together and then rushed through the tour. The tour guide had excellent English and she ended it by seating us at a table and asking if we wanted a cup of tea and piece of cake (the cake would cost extra) and pointing out the shop. When we went to the shop and asked to taste the tea, we were pointed to the tea tasting area. Apparently this should all have been explained during the tour. However, she was too busy trying to rush through the tour to bother. With so any tea plantations in the area, choose a smaller one which will give more personalised service.Visited January 2020Written January 19, 2020
- sandinmyjandalsMuscat, Oman39 contributionsInformative tour but very busy.Our driver chose this particular tea factory to visit, this was the only one we had time to visit so have nothing to compare it with in regards to having a better experience elsewhere. We went on a Sunday which is the only day of the week where the factory is not running so you don’t get to see any of the processes or ladies out in the plantations picking tea. The tour through the factory was very informative but somewhat rushed and difficult to hear as this is a very popular tour spot, so other groups are hot on your heels as you make your way around the factory. The tour is free and you are given a complimentary cup of tea on completion, your guide will also try and upsell you in to purchasing an overpriced piece of cake to go with your cuppa. You are not pressured into purchasing tea however if you wish to buy tea the shop was extremely busy and understaffed so hard to get any info on any tea that you want to purchase as well as pricing. We did find out why our driver took us to visit this particular factory as we noticed as soon as we purchased he disappeared and came back with his free packet of tea. The outlook of all the tea plants for as far as the eye could see was stunning and we did gain useful info regarding the process from the tour, would have preferred to visit when the factory was working.Visited February 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten May 24, 2022
- dianedinkyDunfermline, United Kingdom734 contributionsNice views but factory not anything specialThis is in an area of beautiful tea country and the landscape is stunning, making for some wonderful photographs. The factory itself was interesting but not exactly a hive of activity. I got the distinct impression that no tea processing actually went on there anymore and the equipment and couple of workers were just there for show for the tourists. I may be wrong in that but considering the tonnes that get produced the processing going on didn't seem to equate. Shop was expensive with not that great a range. There were better outlets even just at the airport. The rating is for the scenery and location rather then the factory tour.Visited January 2020Written February 13, 2020
- 2torontotravellerToronto, Canada1,953 contributionsNice Tour and Even Better TeaWe visited this tea centre as part of a G Adventures tour. The first part of the visit consists of a tour of their factory to show us how the tea is produced. This was very interesting with a lot of the equipment in the factory being last century equipment. Before we went into the center, we saw the older ladies that pick the tea leaves. Apparently, Sri Lanka has lost tea market share in the world as younger people do not wish to pick tea leaves as it doesn't pay well. After the tour, we had a cup of Orange Pekoe tea which I greatly enjoyed (even more than the tour). I also bought a piece of chocolate cake which I also enjoyed.Visited January 2020Written February 8, 2020
- Ling Legge-AngSingapore, Singapore2 contributionsBAD experience! Unprofessional in their service. Saving grace is the security guy that shelters you from our car!Damro Tea Plantation BAD Experience! Too touristy and staff are not interested and not personal. Biggest regret as Sri Lanka are filled with many nice places and people. Damro staff are more interested in selling than service. In Dec 2019 before the onset of Covid19, I was personally guided around the tea plantation by a fair local girl that gave me the impression very blankly that she did NOT want to be there at all. I asked for permission to take picture of the tea process and accidentally had a picture of her looking nonchalant and sulky inside my picture! A picture paints a thousand word! have since submitted my feedback to my travel agent who checks in on my mum and I everyday. This same girl’s face only lighted up very slightly when my mum and I started purchasing many teas. Another incident that disappoints me was the complimentary black tea which we declined as it was already mid afternoon and we were afraid that the caffeine will affect our sleep when we arrive at Nuwara Eliya. Thus we requested for chamomile or peppermint tea that they said coat Sri Lankan Rupees 700 (USD3.80) which was not expensive but the tea arrived COLD! This is an abomination to a lovely country that prides itself as a top tea country! It was a rainy day in the hills and that was the last thing my poor old mum needed. Very disappointed with the entire experience! I would avoid all the “touristy” restaurants with big tour buses as we were on a private tour as the guide will have a tendency to bring the tourists there for reasons we all know why... so do your homework and have your travel agent give you a detailed itinery as to where to eat etc..we had a wonderful travel agent and I shall visit Sri Lanka again just NEVER to return to DAMRO!Visited December 2019Traveled as a coupleWritten July 21, 2020
- Martin CPetersfield, United Kingdom722 contributionsExcellent tour & Lovely TeaWe had a very informative tour - unfortunately it was on a Monday morning, so there was not much going on in the Factory as the pickers did not work on the Sunday. The guides are all provided by the factory, so are very knowledgable The tea lounge serves an excellent cup of tea (as you would expect) and the cake is scrummy and very reasonably priced. Well worth a visitVisited February 2020Written March 22, 2020
- gomastroGreenock, United Kingdom214 contributionsReally lovely tasting tea.Tour was not long but very informative. Beautiful views from the car park. Bought a lot of tea but beware the White tea is very expensive. I asked the price of several boxes and they were no more than 790 rupees. When I got to the till I discovered the Gold white tea was 8500 rupees. Bought it anyway but just so people know there is a big difference in the price of some of the tea. Now back home and it all tastes amazing- drinking the ginger tea just now and it is beautiful. Well worth the money.Visited March 2020Written March 28, 2020
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Simroch
Melbourne, Australia130 contributions
Jan 2020
The place was absolutely crowded so the staff rushed people to try and get through the number of people that were there. They joined two tour groups together and then rushed through the tour. The tour guide had excellent English and she ended it by seating us at a table and asking if we wanted a cup of tea and piece of cake (the cake would cost extra) and pointing out the shop. When we went to the shop and asked to taste the tea, we were pointed to the tea tasting area. Apparently this should all have been explained during the tour. However, she was too busy trying to rush through the tour to bother. With so any tea plantations in the area, choose a smaller one which will give more personalised service.
Written January 20, 2020
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sandinmyjandals
Muscat, Oman39 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
Our driver chose this particular tea factory to visit, this was the only one we had time to visit so have nothing to compare it with in regards to having a better experience elsewhere. We went on a Sunday which is the only day of the week where the factory is not running so you don’t get to see any of the processes or ladies out in the plantations picking tea. The tour through the factory was very informative but somewhat rushed and difficult to hear as this is a very popular tour spot, so other groups are hot on your heels as you make your way around the factory. The tour is free and you are given a complimentary cup of tea on completion, your guide will also try and upsell you in to purchasing an overpriced piece of cake to go with your cuppa. You are not pressured into purchasing tea however if you wish to buy tea the shop was extremely busy and understaffed so hard to get any info on any tea that you want to purchase as well as pricing. We did find out why our driver took us to visit this particular factory as we noticed as soon as we purchased he disappeared and came back with his free packet of tea. The outlook of all the tea plants for as far as the eye could see was stunning and we did gain useful info regarding the process from the tour, would have preferred to visit when the factory was working.
Written May 24, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
dianedinky
Dunfermline, UK734 contributions
Jan 2020
This is in an area of beautiful tea country and the landscape is stunning, making for some wonderful photographs. The factory itself was interesting but not exactly a hive of activity. I got the distinct impression that no tea processing actually went on there anymore and the equipment and couple of workers were just there for show for the tourists. I may be wrong in that but considering the tonnes that get produced the processing going on didn't seem to equate. Shop was expensive with not that great a range. There were better outlets even just at the airport.
The rating is for the scenery and location rather then the factory tour.
The rating is for the scenery and location rather then the factory tour.
Written February 13, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
2torontotraveller
Toronto, Canada1,953 contributions
Jan 2020
We visited this tea centre as part of a G Adventures tour. The first part of the visit consists of a tour of their factory to show us how the tea is produced. This was very interesting with a lot of the equipment in the factory being last century equipment. Before we went into the center, we saw the older ladies that pick the tea leaves. Apparently, Sri Lanka has lost tea market share in the world as younger people do not wish to pick tea leaves as it doesn't pay well.
After the tour, we had a cup of Orange Pekoe tea which I greatly enjoyed (even more than the tour). I also bought a piece of chocolate cake which I also enjoyed.
After the tour, we had a cup of Orange Pekoe tea which I greatly enjoyed (even more than the tour). I also bought a piece of chocolate cake which I also enjoyed.
Written February 8, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ling Legge-Ang
Singapore, Singapore2 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Damro Tea Plantation
BAD Experience! Too touristy and staff are not interested and not personal. Biggest regret as Sri Lanka are filled with many nice places and people. Damro staff are more interested in selling than service. In Dec 2019 before the onset of Covid19, I was personally guided around the tea plantation by a fair local girl that gave me the impression very blankly that she did NOT want to be there at all. I asked for permission to take picture of the tea process and accidentally had a picture of her looking nonchalant and sulky inside my picture! A picture paints a thousand word! have since submitted my feedback to my travel agent who checks in on my mum and I everyday. This same girl’s face only lighted up very slightly when my mum and I started purchasing many teas. Another incident that disappoints me was the complimentary black tea which we declined as it was already mid afternoon and we were afraid that the caffeine will affect our sleep when we arrive at Nuwara Eliya. Thus we requested for chamomile or peppermint tea that they said coat Sri Lankan Rupees 700 (USD3.80) which was not expensive but the tea arrived COLD! This is an abomination to a lovely country that prides itself as a top tea country! It was a rainy day in the hills and that was the last thing my poor old mum needed. Very disappointed with the entire experience! I would avoid all the “touristy” restaurants with big tour buses as we were on a private tour as the guide will have a tendency to bring the tourists there for reasons we all know why... so do your homework and have your travel agent give you a detailed itinery as to where to eat etc..we had a wonderful travel agent and I shall visit Sri Lanka again just NEVER to return to DAMRO!
BAD Experience! Too touristy and staff are not interested and not personal. Biggest regret as Sri Lanka are filled with many nice places and people. Damro staff are more interested in selling than service. In Dec 2019 before the onset of Covid19, I was personally guided around the tea plantation by a fair local girl that gave me the impression very blankly that she did NOT want to be there at all. I asked for permission to take picture of the tea process and accidentally had a picture of her looking nonchalant and sulky inside my picture! A picture paints a thousand word! have since submitted my feedback to my travel agent who checks in on my mum and I everyday. This same girl’s face only lighted up very slightly when my mum and I started purchasing many teas. Another incident that disappoints me was the complimentary black tea which we declined as it was already mid afternoon and we were afraid that the caffeine will affect our sleep when we arrive at Nuwara Eliya. Thus we requested for chamomile or peppermint tea that they said coat Sri Lankan Rupees 700 (USD3.80) which was not expensive but the tea arrived COLD! This is an abomination to a lovely country that prides itself as a top tea country! It was a rainy day in the hills and that was the last thing my poor old mum needed. Very disappointed with the entire experience! I would avoid all the “touristy” restaurants with big tour buses as we were on a private tour as the guide will have a tendency to bring the tourists there for reasons we all know why... so do your homework and have your travel agent give you a detailed itinery as to where to eat etc..we had a wonderful travel agent and I shall visit Sri Lanka again just NEVER to return to DAMRO!
Written July 22, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Martin C
Petersfield, UK722 contributions
Feb 2020
We had a very informative tour - unfortunately it was on a Monday morning, so there was not much going on in the Factory as the pickers did not work on the Sunday. The guides are all provided by the factory, so are very knowledgable
The tea lounge serves an excellent cup of tea (as you would expect) and the cake is scrummy and very reasonably priced.
Well worth a visit
The tea lounge serves an excellent cup of tea (as you would expect) and the cake is scrummy and very reasonably priced.
Well worth a visit
Written March 22, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
gomastro
Greenock, UK214 contributions
Mar 2020
Tour was not long but very informative. Beautiful views from the car park. Bought a lot of tea but beware the White tea is very expensive. I asked the price of several boxes and they were no more than 790 rupees. When I got to the till I discovered the Gold white tea was 8500 rupees. Bought it anyway but just so people know there is a big difference in the price of some of the tea. Now back home and it all tastes amazing- drinking the ginger tea just now and it is beautiful. Well worth the money.
Written March 28, 2020
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Maioha
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany649 contributions
Nov 2021
We were driving from Peradeniya to Nuwara Eliya and our driver guide suggested we stop at the Damo Tea Centre for a break and a cup of tea. In the prevailing damp weather, it was a good idea and the cup of tea was very welcome. It was also our first glimpse of the return of some tourism to the country.
Written November 18, 2021
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Sdcby
Ostrava, Czech Republic14 contributions
Dec 2022
I don't know, what happend to the place, but it was ABSOLUTE waste of time.. A company guide rushed a group of us through the factory (like 5' tour)
Then we were shown the area where all different teas were available for sale.
I asked the guide nicely, if we can get some more information and even see the plantation and other staff, she told us they are busy, but she can give us the tour again, we saw they are not busy, so we told her, we can see they are not busy, so she told us it is not safe to go to the field, it was raining and it's not safe (it was not raining for a week).
So we got the feeling they don't care about anything else then sales, so we left very dissapointed. It's not worth of visit at all!
There is a large decking viewing area at this establishment..
Where you can look at the rows of tea bushes, under it you will find the poor locals, begging for you to throw a few notes over the handrail of the decking.
You only find out information once you actually leave and the guide explains more.
Then we were shown the area where all different teas were available for sale.
I asked the guide nicely, if we can get some more information and even see the plantation and other staff, she told us they are busy, but she can give us the tour again, we saw they are not busy, so we told her, we can see they are not busy, so she told us it is not safe to go to the field, it was raining and it's not safe (it was not raining for a week).
So we got the feeling they don't care about anything else then sales, so we left very dissapointed. It's not worth of visit at all!
There is a large decking viewing area at this establishment..
Where you can look at the rows of tea bushes, under it you will find the poor locals, begging for you to throw a few notes over the handrail of the decking.
You only find out information once you actually leave and the guide explains more.
Written January 13, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kolasa03148
Atlanta, Georgia393 contributions
Feb 2022
Lovely place to visit, especially if you are a tea afficinato!
Many varieties of tea on display and for your putchase. Frankly I found the tea prices quite high and overpriced....not sure why Silver and Golden tips were about $40 USD for a small box!!!
Staff on site to answer questions and help you select our purchase.
There is also an indoor and outdoor tea garden. You are served 1 cup of black tea each person for free and can additionally ourchase a slice of chocolate cake to go along with your tea. It was an ideal and pleasant experience.
Many varieties of tea on display and for your putchase. Frankly I found the tea prices quite high and overpriced....not sure why Silver and Golden tips were about $40 USD for a small box!!!
Staff on site to answer questions and help you select our purchase.
There is also an indoor and outdoor tea garden. You are served 1 cup of black tea each person for free and can additionally ourchase a slice of chocolate cake to go along with your tea. It was an ideal and pleasant experience.
Written March 6, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sayuri Gamage
Colombo, Sri Lanka2 contributions
Do we need to take ticket? If so what about the price.
Sayuri Gamage
Colombo, Sri Lanka2 contributions
If we want a tour how can arrange that?
sachin m
Alawwa, Sri Lanka
Any charge to visit this tea factory
Ramanuj Naik
Bhilai, India25 contributions
Entrance is always free in this Tea gardens /museum. The main catch is buying the expensive products
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