Packing Tea, Ceylon
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Packing Tea, Ceylon
Packing tea on a Ceylon estate. Date: 1905
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Ceylon Cultivation Estate Packing
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of tea cultivation and packing on a Ceylon estate in 1905. The image presents a scene of meticulous labor and dedication as workers carefully sort and pack the freshly harvested tea leaves. The lush greenery of the tea bushes stretches out in the background, providing a serene backdrop to the bustling activity taking place. The workers, dressed in traditional attire, are deeply concentrated as they sift through the tea leaves, separating them by size and quality. The intricacy of the sorting process is evident in the focused expressions on their faces, as they ensure only the finest leaves make it into each package. The air is filled with the earthy aroma of the tea leaves, a scent that is synonymous with the rich history and tradition of tea cultivation in Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka. The workers move with a sense of purpose and rhythm, their movements honed through years of experience and practice. The tea leaves are then carefully weighed and placed into the packaging material, which is often made from natural materials such as muslin or jute. Each package is then sealed and labeled, ready to be shipped to tea-loving consumers around the world. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the intricacies of tea cultivation and packing on a Ceylon estate over a century ago. It is a testament to the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into producing the finest tea leaves, a tradition that continues to thrive in Sri Lanka to this day.
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