Beautiful tea bushes as far as the eyes can see in the valley of tea!
Location of Boh Tea Plantation:
- Sungai Palas Garden, Brinchang, 39100, Malaysia
Visiting Hours of Boh Tea Plantation:
- Tuesday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Monday – CLOSED
- (The plantation is open every day from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM including school holidays & public holidays except Monday)
How to Get There:
- By car. GPS will show you the route directly.
- There are buses from different locations of Peninsular Malaysia going up to Cameron Highlands. You can search for them online and purchase them.
- You can hire a taxi to go to the plantation when you reach Cameron Highlands.
Entrance fee for Boh Tea Plantation:
FREE
Founder of the Boh Tea Plantation, John Archibald Russel (Image Credit: clairegrey.co.uk)
The historical Boh Tea Plantation was first established in 1929 during the British colonial occupation of Malaya (now Malaysia). During this Great Depression period, businessman John Archibald Russel saw a recurring high demand for tea both domestically and in Great Britain. This led to him opening the Boh Tea Plantation in Cameron Highlands and soon, the iconic landmark will be celebrating its 90th birthday. The plantation itself is divided into two sections: one is situated before Tanah Rata at a lower altitude while the other is further up and closer to the Brinchang peak, known as the Sungai Palas Plantation. Be sure to explore both sections of the plantation to experience the full package of the exploration experience.
Various paid tour at Cameron Highlands includes a visit to the iconic Boh Tea Plantation and its surrounding vicinity. While on-site tour for the plantation itself is not provided, it is perfectly possible for you to explore the place on your own by car or trekking the hill. Its historical significance combined with fresh air and the panoramic view is sure to enchant you all throughout the journey.
Boasting 8,000 acres of land, the scenic and tranquil tea forest cover the distant horizon in a blanket of green. Breathe in the refreshing mountain air and enjoy the calmness of nature as you drive along the hilly and winding road and listen to the subtle cries of insects. For the more adventurous, you can take the challenge of walking and hiking your way through the 10 km track as you enjoy the scenery around you. After an exhausting yet rewarding hike, unwind and complete the afternoon by visiting the Boh Tea Estate as you sip some delicious tea and order some cakes at the Sungai Palas Boh Tea Centre. Retiring for the afternoon, enjoy the scenic view directly accessible from the café balcony and bustling atmosphere of the café. As you conclude your day journey, do not forget to snap lots of pictures and purchase some delicious tea for the road as well.
Have a nice cup of tea from the cafe as you enjoy the beautiful tea plantation views!
Location of Boh Tea Estate:
- Boh Road Habu, 39200 Ringlet, Pahang, Malaysia
Visiting Hours of Boh Tea Estate:
- Tuesday to Sunday – 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Monday – CLOSED
- (The estate is open every day from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM including school holidays & public holidays except Monday)
How to Get There:
- By your own car. GPS will show you the route directly.
- There are buses from different locations of Peninsular Malaysia going up to Cameron Highlands. You can search for them online and purchase them.
- You can hire a taxi to go to the tea estate when you reach Cameron Highlands.
Entrance fee for Boh Tea Estate:
FREE
The entrance to the Boh Tea Estate (Image Credit: Flickr//CaptainMaybe)
Complement your journey to Boh Tea Plantation by visiting Boh Tea Estate and witness the tea production process. The estate serves as a time capsule and museum for a time-proven production process of Boh Tea. In the 89 years’ time since it was first founded, Boh Tea has remained one of the highest producing tea company in Malaysia. Today, its 40 million kg of annual tea output accounts for about 70% of Malaysian tea output! In order to maintain the original and true taste of the tea, the factory is located close to the plantation. This proximity allows for the immediate processing of the tea leaves without fear of having to transport the leaves over long distance and risk deteriorating the quality of the leaves. Aside from quality control, the sole owner of the processing unit also gives Boh Tea more room to manufacture new products.
The free tour is provided in the estate every 30 minutes as a group. You will have to wait for a number of people to gather before the tour commences but it usually does not take long before a crowd is formed. During your tour, you will be able to see the different manufacturing processes involved in tea production. This includes where the leaves are fed, the treatment of the tea leaves and the packaging process of the leaves. Your tour guide will also talk you through the history of Boh Tea and how the business has evolved throughout the years. Feel free to ask any question you have in mind to the guides and they will be more than happy to explain.
As you explore the estate, do not forget to snap your camera and take some good pictures. After all, it is not every day that you can say you have been to a tea production plant.
The beautiful view at the Bharat Tea Plantation
Location of Bharat Tea Plantation:
- 15 – 16 Jalan Besar, Cameron Highlands, Pahang Darul Makmur, 39000 Tanah Rata, Malaysia
Visiting Hours of Bharat Tea Plantation:
- Monday to Friday – 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday – 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- (The plantation is open every day including school holidays & public holidays)
How to Get There:
- By your own car. GPS will show you the route directly.
- There are buses from different locations of Peninsular Malaysia going up to Cameron Highlands. You can search for them online and purchase them.
- You can hire a taxi to go to the plantation when you reach Cameron Highlands.
Entrance fee for Bharat Tea Plantation:
- Adults – RM 2.00
- Children – FREE
The Bharat Tea Plantation first started in 1933 and sold their tea produce to a nearby factory. Soon after in 1952, the plantation then took over the factory at the Agricultural Research Centre on a contractual basis on Cameron Highlands. During this period, they tried processing and packaging their first own tea branded under the name “Chop Rusa”. Again in 1963, the Bharat Tea Plantation acquired the Shalimar Estate with its onsite tea-processing factory and had by then firmly established its foot in the tea industry with flourishing sales network and major tea stakeholders. Today, Bharat Tea Plantation stands as the producer of fine Malaysian highland tea, becoming major suppliers to renowned tea brands in Malaysia.
Walk through the verdant lush garden of tea as you make your way along the paved path and enjoy the scenic view of green extending toward the horizon. Make sure to also stop and take pictures of the panoramic scenery and the different types of tea grown in the field. Once you have snapped enough pictures, retreat to the café and pamper yourself with some cakes, cookies, ice cream and tea as you cool down amidst the afternoon heat at the Bharat Tea House. If you are interested in learning more about the history of the plantation, an audio-video presentation about tea processing and Bharat Tea Plantation history will also be conducted. So sit down, enjoy and lose yourself in the moment.
While there is no free tour conducted around the Bharat Tea Estate, it is definitely worth the walk. Explore the process of tea manufacturing that makes Bharat Tea distinct from the others. Along the way, do not forget to visit the souvenir shop and grab some tea to bring home and enjoy as well. From lemongrass, Earl Grey, strawberry and mint tea, be brave and try out some of the different concoction that might just suit your palate!
Delicious tea set from the Bharat Tea House.
For more information on Cameron Highlands:
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To see the beautiful butterflies from the Cameron Highlands Butterfly Farm, click here
- To learn about the interesting honey bees, click here
- To take a step back into the past, click here
- To explore the mysterious and beautiful mossy forest, click here
- Take a walk in the MARDI Agro Technology Park, click here
- To find out more about the Mah Meri Art Gallery, click here
- Try picking strawberries at one of many strawberry farms, click here
- To learn about the best gardens and nurseries, click here
