World’s top three tea-producing regions,” including China’s “Qimen,” India’s “Darjeeling,” and Sri Lanka’s “Uva.” These teas are highly renowned, and many people are likely familiar with them. However, this time, rather than focusing on the tea itself, I’d like to shed some light on the origins of these “World’s top three tea-producing regions.” What kind of places are Qimen County in Anhui Province, China, the Darjeeling region in northeastern India, and Uva Province in Sri Lanka? Let me share with you.

The birthplace of ‘Qimen’ – Qimen County, Anhui Province, China.

Qimen County, with a population of about 190,000, was historically known as a green tea-producing region. It is said that the production of black tea began around 1875. Besides being renowned for its tea, it is also popular for tourism due to its scenic beauty.

Reference:Tripadvisor https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Tourism-g1826718-Qimen_County_Anhui-Vacations.html

Darjeeling,” the place of origin, located in Northeast India

Darjeeling, situated in the mountainous region of northeastern India, is the world’s largest producer of black tea, both in terms of production and consumption. It boasts vast tea estates, alongside tourist attractions such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Toy Train,’ a mountain railway, and the third-highest peak in the world, Kanchenjunga. However, due to its location in mountains with elevations exceeding 2,000 meters, it experiences harsh cold weather, making April to May and September to October the best seasons for visiting.

Reference:Tripadvisor https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Tourism-g304557-Darjeeling_Darjeeling_District_West_Bengal-Vacations.html

The birthplace of “Uva” is Uva Province in Sri Lanka.

In the Uva region, located in the southeastern part of Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Island, there is a famous tea plantation called Amba Tea Estate. Besides Uva, which is one of the world’s three major black teas, Sri Lanka is home to many renowned teas such as Kandy, Ruhuna, Nuwara Eliya, and Dimbula. As a result, tourism packages often include visits to tea factories and tea estates, making them popular among tea enthusiasts.

Reference: Tripadvisor https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Attractions-g2467811-Activities-Uva_Province.html

When browsing travel websites, it appears that there are many tours that seem to be popular with tea lovers. It seems like it would be a great idea to visit the tea-producing regions if given the opportunity.