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Handunugoda Tea Plantation; Virgin White Tea

White-gloved women (historically virgins) cut the untouched leaves with small golden scissors. The ancient Chinese tea masters must have understood that the oils and sweat on the hands of the tea pickers would affect the delicate leaves.

SRI LANKA | Friday, 11 January 2013 | Views [293] | View Larger Image

White-gloved women (historically virgins) cut the untouched leaves with small golden scissors. The ancient Chinese tea masters must have understood that the oils and sweat on the hands of the tea pickers would affect the delicate leaves.


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