Located just 4 km from the town center, the Ooty Tea Factory and Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the legacy of tea in the Nilgiris—one of India’s pioneering tea-producing regions. Set at an altitude of 1,839 metres on Doddabetta Road, this attraction combines scenic beauty with an educational experience for tea lovers. The factory walks visitors through the entire tea-making process, from plucking fresh leaves to packaging the final product. Inside the museum, you’ll learn about the history and evolution of tea in India, along with insights into global tea varieties. The use of CTC (cutting, twisting, curling) machines and stages like withering, rolling, drying, and sifting are explained through live demonstrations and videos.

What makes this place special

Watch how fresh tea leaves are transformed into the final product through stages like withering, rolling, drying, and CTC processing. The step-by-step demonstrations and videos make it easy to understand how your daily cup of tea is crafted.

The in-house museum offers insights into the history of tea in India and its journey through the Nilgiris. You’ll also learn about different tea varieties from around the world and the machinery used in production.

Enjoy freshly brewed tea in multiple flavours like masala, ginger, and green tea, right at the source. Don’t miss the chocolate-making unit, where you can see how homemade chocolates are created and pick up some delicious souvenirs.
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