Samse Tea Estate

    Situated in the spectacular Westerns-Ghats of Karnataka, Samse Tea Estate is a tranquil and verdant paradise that defines the landscape of Chikmagalur's tea plantation zone. The sprawling estate, with its verdant hills and mist-covered valleys in the background, provide an insight to the cultivation of tea. The Samse Tea Estate was established during the British colonial era. The place has a rich culture and tradition in the production of high quality tea. The hills and valleys on the estate, dotted with manicured tea bushes, make for a peaceful yet energising scene, making an impression with visitors, as the expanse of the estate as far as the eyes can see, with row after row of tea plants.

A visit to Samse Tea Estate is interesting and you can understand the minute details about how the tea is actually manufactured starting from the picking of tender tea leaves till it gets into the cup. Tea cultivation — right from planting to pruning, plucking to processing etc., are well explained by the staff members here. The estate is open to visitors to observe the tea leaves being plucked, and are then taken to the factory for withering, rolling, fermenting, drying, and assorting. In addition to tours, the estate also offers scheduled tea tastings, for visitors interested in tasting various types of tea grown on the property. In addition to the health benefits, tea-time sessions are quite an educational experience for guests, wherein they get to savour and relish the delicate flavours and fragrances of various teas. A visit to the estate gift shop will reveal a generous selection of its own tea brand for sale if you would like to buy some tea home. A lush forest, coffee plantation, and cardamom field is surrounding the estate, making for a unique environment. There are a number of animals and birds in the area as well, so it's a perfect place to see some cool birds and go for a walk in nature.