Nouara Elie's resources

The hillside of Elie, Nouara is very suitable for the growth of tea trees. It needs stable rainfall distribution throughout the year, suitable temperature and sunny climate. Nowadays, rising temperatures and drier weather may lead to drought, reduce production and destroy many kinds of plants. Excessive rainfall may also lead to soil erosion and landslides.

Before 1860 BC, the main crop on the island of Sri Lanka was coffee. Although some farms and botanical gardens try to grow some tea, the output is not large. 1869, local coffee was infected with a fungus (Hemileia vastatrix), which caused huge economic losses to farmers. At that time, the British government and farmers were considering planting other cash crops. In particular, the British have always been interested in China's tea, especially Yunnan's Dianhong; Therefore, in 1867, james tyler began to plant tea trees on a piece of 19 acre. After continuous experiments and absorbing the experience of growing tea in North India, Taylor's tea finally went on the market. 1872 started to build a tea factory for mass production, and 1873' s excellent "Ceylon black tea" was already available in London. Because of his successful experience, the government began to promote it vigorously, and tea has become the main cash crop in Sri Lanka at the end of 19.