Producer Profiles

Green Field Estate

The Greenfield Tea Estate nestles among the hills on the southern edge of the Uva Highlands of Sri Lanka. At an altitude of 5000-6000ft the climate is cool and the air beautifully clear. Roses and jasmine grow around the tea factory, and their fragrance is backed by the heady smell of newly processed tea. Looking down from the estate over emerald carpets of tea, the hot and dusty southern plains of Sri Lanka stretch out before you and on clear days the coast shimmers in the far distance. The estate is certified organic and is on the Fair Trade Tea Register.
 

Quotable

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My son, S. Srikantharaja was born and educated at the primary school on the estate. He then attended secondary school in the township in the eastern province. Thanks to the education loan we obtained from Fair Trade and our Joint Body, I can humbly say that our son has been accepted into a University. He is the first child to attend a University on our plantation and one of few from the province. We are grateful that Fair Trade has helped make it possible for my son to achieve educational heights. Thank you!  ”

K. Sivapragasm

Programs

Credit program

Green Field's Joint Body elected to use Fair Trade revenues as a credit program for workers. Members have access to loans or advances for the purposes of house improvements, electricity, or medical emergencies.

Community cultural hall

A community cultural hall was constructed on the Green Field estate funded by Fair Trade premium revenue.