Malaysia — BOH Tea Plantations, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
One last cuppa before I leave
August 2015
As I was leaving the Cameron Highlands, I thought I would visit another BOH Tea Plantation. Again, the plantation was impressive, and I found it strangely relaxing wandering around the tea bushes.
The drive into the plantation was enjoyable as I passed a lot of small local farms.
There were some impressive watercress farms.
I always expect tea plantations to be old — this one was only 85 years old.
Ironically, the café at the plantation was out of Cameron Gold Blend, and I had the Palas Supreme, which, without milk, was very nice. Foolishly, I decided to try the scone again, which was as bad as the other place.
The plantation, even though it has only been around for 85 years, did have a fascinating history, and a hint of this is seen in the two old Nissen huts (below) that make the café.
The company was founded in 1929 with an original grant of about 5,000 acres. By 1931, 535 acres of the grant had been planted, with the first tea harvest in 1932. The factory for tea production was built in 1934, with the first tea produced that year. The factory is a remarkable structure that must be one of the biggest corrugated iron buildings I have ever seen (see below). The two Nissen huts, now a café, were built in 1949 during the Malayan Emergency (1948-1956) and were used to house supplies for troops stationed in the Cameron Highlands.
The plantation was a peaceful place. The views were stunning, and in the cool highland air, it was delightful to stroll up between the tea bushes to the top of a nearby hill, which gave better views.
Route up to the viewing area.
Looking back down at the factory in which the tea was processed.
I enjoyed my visit to the BOH tea plantation.
The drive in was very interesting, and the views were fantastic. They served a lovely cup of tea at the plantation — shame about the scones.
