Sitting just about 2 km away from the heart of the Munnar town, the KDHP Tea Museum is undoubtedly one of the most appealing spots for everyone eager to get a closer look at the tea plantations’ past and evolution. Established by Kanan Devan Hills Plantations (KDHP), the museum promises a tour that gives a vivid glimpse of the evolution of the land, transforming from forests to the widely recognized tea producing centre in India and a tourist favourite today. For a complete experience of history, culture and the thrill of participation, Munnar Tea Museum, among the many must-visits in Munnar, is your perfect shot.Major Attractions: Vintage Tea Processing Machinery, Tea Manufacturing Demonstration, Tea History Gallery, Tea TastingTop Activities: Museum Tour, Tea Tasting, Photography, Learning About Tea ProductionDuration: 1–2 HoursBest Time to Visit: Throughout the YearIt’s almost an experiential voyage that unearths the history of the Munnar tea which dates back to the 19th century’s latter half. The museum flaunts a huge range of antique machinery, old photographs, historical documents and exhibits that portray how tea plantations had moulded the area, its society and economy in the days gone by. Items in display include the age-old tea rollers and dryers, old weighing devices and plantation equipment. The major highlight of this historic expedition to Munnar’s Tea Museum is the fascinating live tea-processing demo. You get to witness the transition of newly plucked leaves into various types of tea and how each step is undertaken - from leaf wither-rolling to oxidation, drying, grading and finally packaging. Seeing this demonstration will surely enlighten you about the diligence required in preparing a cup of tea. Apart from all this, you can also explore numerous displays on tea farming and the lifestyles of plantation workers along with their struggles over the decades. The journey concludes on a delicious note where you’re invited to taste the aromatic brew of green, black and special Munnar teas in the tasting area. There’s also a gift store from where you can buy fresh packs of tea, spices, chocolates and other handcrafted products from Munnar to carry back with you. Be you a tea lover, history fanatic or just a traveller yearning for new experiences, a visit to Munnar Tea Museum will give you an insight into Munnar's iconic tea culture you’d surely fall in love with.
