Published on Dec, 2024

This was such a great visit! We actually got to see each process of making the tea leaves. The food was delicious, clean and authentic. They had a clean space with air conditioning. We felt so good here and will definitely recommend to our friends and family.

Published on Jul, 2023

Thank you to Gunasoma (and wife), Manshijt, and ChoopoolMandrit. We signed up for the 2.5 hour Methsiri mini adventure. It was a 40 minute drive in the back of a landrover to where our tour started (from Akuressa). It was great to see rubber trees, and how they collect the latex, the real jungle and landscape (saw some wild monkeys too), how cinnamon bark is collected, tea plantations, and more. Gunasoma's English is excellent, and he is very knowledgeable. It was only about two to three km walk, but you need to be able, and it can be slipper. It was ok for my six year old daughter. We had lunch at the end, an excellent selection of dishes made by Gunasoma and family in his new middle-of-nowhere 'hut'. We really enjoyed our experience. The staff were very friendly and we were made to feel very welcome. Thank you Nandana tea staff! However, I didn't read things carefully or I misunderstood. We did want to see how the factory worked and the tea was made. I now don't believe that is part of the Mesthiri tour. Gunasoma kindly let us have a factory tour (at Akuressa) and a tea sampling at the end because we wanted to do that. I would recommend that you clarify that you want this in advance, because really that's why we were visitng Nandana - it's all because of the tea!

Published on Feb, 2022

This is the place to really understand tea production and spices that bring flavours to Teas. The factory is attached to a spice garden. They make you taste many different teas so you can really understand the differences between big and small leaves. there is a cafe and even a wooden cottage, simple cuisine but amazing tea!!. I always believed that the best teas were to grow on top of the hills but I tasted amazing tea from this low altitude production. It is near Galle and Matara. Great experience.

Published on Jan, 2022

We had a wonderful tour, we have been showed around, all plants were explained, we were also able to smell and taste the leaves of the different species. The garden is a marvel, huge diversity, and we saw more monkeys than in the rainforest previously. Our guide was very knowledgabe, explained well the plants and how they are processed and used. The hospitality was super, and all the teas we tasted at the and of the tour were very savoury, rich an refreshibg in taste. We had the chance to buy their products which had a reasonable price. We had a lovely time here and we recommend visiting.

Published on Oct, 2021

It was an amazing experience that we ever had. A refreshing glass of ice tea and authentic Sri Lankan lunch was delicious. Totally beautiful environment to relax our minds. Thank you so much Mr. Wanigassekara, his wife, and the staff for the great hospitality and guidance throughout the stay