Only tea, among all of the crops…

Only tea, among all of the crops experimented with during the decline of coffee in Ceylon, shows any real promise of success.

A decline in the demand for Chinese tea in Britain opens up possibilities for Indian tea, especially the fine variety indigenous to Assam.

Climatic conditions for the cultivation of tea are excellent in Sri Lanka, especially in the hill country.

By the end of the century, tea production on the island has risen enormously.

Because of the inelasticity of the market, however, British outlets will soon became saturated.

Attempts to develop other markets, especially in the United States, will be largely unsuccessful, and a glut will emerge after the Second World War.