Journey to the lush lowland estates of southern Sri Lanka for a visit to Handunugoda Tea Estate, home to the world-famous Virgin White Tea. Virgin White Tea leaves are harvested by white-gloved workers to prevent oxidation from human touch, yielding a brew of delicacy and refinement. A guided estate walkthrough reveals the meticulous cultivation and artisanal production process that has earned Handunugoda its reputation among global tea connoisseurs. Complement your tea estate experience with a visit to a traditional cinnamon garden in the surrounding region, where artisans demonstrate the centuries-old craft of hand-peeling Ceylon Cinnamon from freshly harvested bark. Watch as the inner layers are separated and curled into fragrant golden quills, and learn about the history that once made this spice among the most coveted commodities in the world.