Munnar Tea Museum (KDHP)

Munnar Tea Museum is a popular attraction located in Munnar in the state of Kerala. The museum is managed by Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Company, often called KDHP.

The museum explains the history of tea cultivation in the hills of Munnar. It shows how tea plantations developed in this region and how tea leaves are processed before they reach markets.

Inside the museum visitors can see old photographs, tea processing tools, machines, and documents related to the tea industry. A small demonstration area also shows how tea is made from fresh leaves.

For visitors who want to understand the tea culture of Munnar, the museum offers useful information and a short educational visit.

Tea History Exhibits

Munnar Tea Museum displays old photographs and records related to tea plantations in Munnar.

Tea Processing Machines

Visitors can see traditional machines used in tea production.

Tea Making Demonstration

A short demonstration explains how fresh tea leaves are processed and turned into tea powder.

Tea Tasting and Shop

Visitors can taste and purchase different types of tea produced in the region.

Munnar Tea Museum was created to preserve the history of tea cultivation in the hills of Munnar. Tea plantations in this region started during the late nineteenth century when British planters began growing tea in the cool climate of the Western Ghats.

The museum displays equipment that was once used in tea factories, including old tea rollers and drying machines. These items show how tea processing developed over time.

Visitors also learn about the role of plantation workers and the growth of the tea industry in the region. Today tea estates continue to be an important part of the local economy around Munnar.

Detailed Information