Kerala is a land gifted with a rich Bio-diversity by Mother nature. The exotic and rare plant species of this state are one of its main attractions. When it comes to tea and coffee plantation, Munnar, the beautiful city of Kerala is a feather in its cap. The hills and valleys in Munnar are full of gorgeous green tea and coffee gardens. Take a stroll through these gardens and you will be refreshed to the hilt. The city is nestled at the converging point of three mountain tributaries- Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.

The aromatic tea and coffee gardens, picturesque views and majestic mountains, all combine to make your holidays full of pleasure. Tourists coming to Kerala must visit Munnar to experience a rejuvenating environment. Playing an important role in the economy of Kerala, Munnar exports tea and coffee. In Kerala, the first tea plantation was started on the Nilgiri Hills in the year 1832. After this fruitful endeavor, the next place was the Kanan Devan Hills in Munnar, Kerala where tea cultivation was done. The coffee cultivation started in India in the state of Karnataka in the 17th century. Ba Abadam, a Muslim saint from the holy city of Mecca brought some coffee seeds and sowed them in Karnataka. During the British rule, Munnar was one of the favorite places of the British.

While wandering through the tea and coffee plantations, you can have a chat with the workers there. They might give you some tips about how to recognize good quality tea. Also take back home some packets of tea and coffee and surely you will like the taste.