Kamarangapitiya Tea Factory establishes an all-time record

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Kamarangapitiya Tea Factory established a new all-time record price of Rs. 1,350 per kg for a PEK1 grade in the Low Grown elevational category at this week’s Colombo Tea Auctions, held on 24 - 25 September. The invoice was purchased by M/s. Lakru Teas Ltd.

The factory is situated in Pelmadulla in the Ratnapura District and has a production capacity of 850,000 kg of tea per annum. The factory is owned by Y. C. Weerasena and managed by his two sons Jayanga and Thilanga Weerasena. 

The above record-breaking line of tea was marketed by M/s. Forbes & Walker Tea Brokers Ltd.

 

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