Colombo - Sri Lanka - page 159

Sri Lanka Tea Board Shop TEA
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 574 Galle Rd, Col 3)
A large but unflashy shop which has many of the smaller brands of Ceylon tea that can be
hard to find. It also has the full range of top brands such as Mackwoods and all sorts of
tea-related merchandise.
Mlesna Tea Centre TEA
( www.mlesnateas.com )
High-end boutiques at Crescat Boulevard ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ;89 Galle Rd, Crescat
Boulevard, Col 3) and Majestic City ( GOOGLE MAP ;Galle Rd, Majestic City, Col 4) , with teas
and tea-making wares in addition to the house-brand teas.
Noritake Showroom CHINA
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.noritake.lk ;546-A Galle Rd, Col 3)
The famous Japanese creator of fine chinaware has had factories in Sri Lanka since 1972.
At this lovely showroom, you can browse the company's products, which are priced much
cheaper here than you'll find post-export.
Lakpahana ARTS & CRAFTS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 269 8211; www.lakpahana.lk ; 14 Phillip Gunawardena Mawatha, Col 3)
The place for mass-produced carved elephants in bulk so you can show everyone back
home you care. Traditional souvenirs are sold in profusion and this vast store is a cathedral
of unintentional kitsch.
Arpico SUPERSTORE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Hyde Park Corner, Col 2)
A huge store good for replacing almost anything you left at home. Imported foods (get
your Tim Tams here), cosmetics, sunscreen, a pharmacy, travel gadgets like plug adapters
and much, much more. It has a good, casual cafe where you can hone your shopping list.
Dilmah Tea Shop TEA