Tea Museum in Munnar

Tata Tea Museum is a popular tourist spot situated in Munnar of Kerala. It is situated at a distance of about 1.2 kms from Munnar town at the Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea It enriches you with the interesting history of tea plantations. The history of Munnar is connected to tea plantations for over a century. At this point you also get to buy a variety of tea from the TATA tea sales outlet. You can also learn how to make a proper tea. Post this you are taken to the documentary room where you are shown a 30 minute movie on how Tea evolved in Munnar, the various companies which were instrumental in bring it to this level today, besides the community development and advancement in technology vis-a-vis Tea.

One can observe the history and growth of tea estates in the area. We get to watch the transition from the rudimentary tea roller to the modern fully automated tea factory. Various stages of tea processing can be seen, which includes the making of black tea. One can also see a sundial, placed on a granite block, which was made in 1913 by the Art Industrial School at Nazareth, Tamil Nadu. It has other attractions like the 'Pelton Wheel' used in the power generation plant in the 1920s, tea roller and a rail engine wheel of the Kundale Valley Light Railway.

A demonstration room for tea tasting is another attraction where one would come across different varieties of tea. One can taste some of the most exotic varieties of tea available around the world here. It has steadily turned into a must-visit spot for those who wish to delve into the soul of Munnar.