Kolukkumalai Tea Estate

Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, Munnar, Kerala, 685612, India Phone: 91-471-2321132 | 1800-425-4747 Average Price: US$ 1 per person

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The highest reputed tea estate, it is around 8000 feet above the sea level. The estate is known for producing excellent flavorsome teas and is popular world over for the highest tea production.Kolukkumalai  which are home to the highest tea plantations in the world. And the tea grown here has a special flavour and freshness, thanks to the high altitude.The sprawling plantations and an old tea factory lend an old world charm to this place.Here tea is processed in the traditional method, which is different from the more popular CTC (crush-tear-curl method). Tea lovers will be pleased to sip different varieties of tea from the tea tasting centre here. Those wanting to take home the flavour, can buy fresh packets from the outlet attached to the factory. There are different varieties to choose from like the Broken Orange Pekoe (BOP) and the Flowery Orange Pekoe (FOP). Get some tips from the salesmen on how to extract the different tastes. The jeep ride (only option), takes you all the way up, through the numerous tea gardens, with enchanting views

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