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Tea in Sri Lanka derives its distinctive flavours and reputation for quality from its particular regional and seasonal climatic history. Climatic anomalies thus have a direct bearing on tea. Over a million people depend on plantations for their livelihoods in Sri Lanka. Any decline in production or quality will have a direct impact on both livelihoods and on the economy. Tea and rubber accounted for 50% of national exports in 1986 – a fraction that has since declined to about 20%.
