BOIS CHÉRI ESTATE - TEA FACTORY

This tea factory, the largest in the country, has been in operation since 1892 and has been partially converted into a cultural center. Under the guidance of an employee, amid the metallic clanking and whistling of the machines, you'll discover the different stages of production: from cutting to packaging, including withering, fermentation, drying and sifting. Come in the morning when the factory is busy. A Tea Museum completes the visit, highlighting the special historical features of this crop. On display are antique machines linked to tea production, ^19th-century tea sets, photos, paintings and documents introducing visitors to several hundred different infusions. A tasting session is held in a large chalet perched on a hillside, offering a superb panoramic view of the tea plantations and Swan Lake. To extend the experience, lunch is available on site, with local tea-based cuisine prepared and served in the Domaine's restaurant. The adjoining boutique also offers a wide range of products - teas, infusions, rums... To immerse yourself further, the Zistwar Dité activity (to be booked in advance) is a unique experience on the plantations, where you'll be introduced to traditional picking techniques, then to the manufacturing and production processes, ending with a delicious lunch.