Is there a connection between Tara and Tea?

The Goddess Tara is a strong symbol for the premium teas from Glen Nevis Tea plantation, Aratenna Estate, Werapitiya, Sri Lanka

A Symbol of Grace, Courage and Compassion!

Have you ever noticed the graceful image of Tara on Glen Nevis teas and wondered why she is there? Tara represents the qualities that Glen Nevis Tea Plantation hopes every cup of tea can inspire.

The finest teas do more than just refresh your body—they nourishes your spirit

Tara is known throughout Asia as the embodiment of compassion, wisdom, and fearless action. She reminds us that true strength often is quiet and silent. She teaches us to meet life with an open heart, to act with kindness, and to find calm even in moments of uncertainty.

Glen Nevis Tea Plantation is located close to the Knuckles Rainforest in the Kandy Region of Sri Lanka.

These are values that feel especially relevant today.

Tea has always been more than a beverage. It invites us to pause, to be still, breathe, and come to the present with our full being, even if just for a few precious moments. In this being-ness, before the senses—pre-scence, we can often discover greater clarity, patience, and gratitude—qualities Tara herself symbolizes.

One of the beings that live and thrive at Glen Nevis Tea Plantation!

At Glen Nevis Tea Plantation and Jade Villas, Tara was chosen as a symbol, not because she belongs to one religion or one culture, but because she represents something universal: the courage to care, the wisdom to slow down, and the compassion to nurture ourselves and then others, our nature and all living beings on this planet.

View of the biodiverse Glen Nevis Tea Plantation.

At Glen Nevis, the teas are grown with these same intentions—respect for nature, the animals, and the people that live and work in this sustainable biodiversity. The teas are produced with careful craftsmanship and a belief that every cup can become a small ritual of presence.

Maybe this is Tara's greatest lesson for modern life.

We don't need to move faster, change ourselves, or acquire more things, houses, cars, or power to find happiness. Sometimes all it takes to understand how blessed we are, is to pause, breathe, and prepare a beautiful cup of tea, allowing ourselves to simply be.

The careful sorting of Glen Nevis award winning white tea Aratenna Special Silver Tips.

Do you want to purchase some beautiful single-origin teas from Glen Nevis Tea Plantation? If you are a private person, you can find them at Långbrolanthandel in Mölnbo. Café and shop is open all summer of course! If you need larger quantities, welcome to contact me. I have several beautiful teas in stock, and I know where to get more 😉🤎❤️🧡🇱🇰!

Planting the cultivar TRI2043 at Glen Nevis Tea plantation in April 2026. This is a quite unusual cultivar developed in 1958 in Sri Lanka. Its often referred to as a “purple tea” bush due to its reddish, anthocyanin-rich leaves and silvery buds.