Highfield Tea Estate, Coonoor
Highfield Tea Factory
A long-established family tea factory in Coonoor, offering free factory tours and tastings, surrounded by terraced tea gardens.
The factory lies on the east side of Coonoor town. Visitors can tour the CTC and orthodox black tea processing lines for free. Guides explain the differences between white, green and black tea, and tastings are provided. Tea in the shop is cheaper than in town. The tea-garden slopes at the entrance are good for photos. A visit takes about 30 to 45 minutes, and it can be combined with Sim's Park and Dolphin's Nose for a half-day Coonoor tour.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Sim's Park, Coonoor
- Lamb's Rock
- Catherine Falls
- Dolphin's Nose, Coonoor
- Doddabetta Peak
- Ketti Valley View Point
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