Bois Cheri (Visit & Tour)

Visit to Bois Cheri - Activity Inclusions:

• A guided tour of the Bois Cheri tea factory (*please see Notes)
• Visit to the tea museum
• Visit to the tea plantation
• Tea tasting at the chalet (tea & biscuits)




*Notes:

• The Tea Factory is NOT operational everyday. In order to watch the Tea Factory in operation, please book your visit for Wednesday between 09h00 - 10h30.
• The visit of the Bois Cheri Tea Factory is closed on Sunday.
• Operational days and time of the Bois Cheri Tea Factory are subject to change without notice.

Everyday

9:00 to 17:00

1-2 hours

Bois Cheri

Until 31/10/2022

Booking information about the Visit to Bois Cheri package

• Although this package is suitable for any age, it is not advisable for children under 5 years old to visit the factory.
• During the winter months, the activity of the factory is diminished.
• Note: The Tea Factory operates in the morning. All guides and clients have access to the first floor of the factory only.
• Mauritian ID card or Resident permit must be shown upon arrival.

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Bois Cheri - Plantation and Factory Overview

Located a few kilometers from Grand Bassin, Bois Chéri is a tea factory and a museum. Bois Chéri is the first tea plantation in Mauritius dates back to 1892.

During the visit, you will increase your knowledge about the different stages of production of the tea making process: from picking to packaging, withering, fermentation, drying and sieving. Bois Chéri produces a new range of flavored teas, green teas and herbal teas.

What to expect from a visit to Bois Cheri - Plantation and Factory

As part of the visit of Bois Cheri, you will be able to discover the below process and history:

• A guide will lead you through the factory where you will be amazed by the production process of the tea.
• You will uncover the old machines related to tea production, tea services from the 19th century, photos, tables and documents introducing the knowledge of several different infusions.
• Have a walk in the tea plantation and witness the great panoramic view of the south of the island whilst learning about the history, stories and tales of the Bois Chéri along with the importance of tea productions in Mauritius.
• Visit to the tea museum - The tea museum completes the visit and highlights the particularities of this culture in the history of our island.
• Tea Tasting - Do not miss the chance to taste the different flavors of tea with the delicious biscuits at the chalet.

Important info about your visit to Bois Cheri

Operating Hours:

• Tea Factory during Winter: Wednesdays only - 09:00 - 10:30

Age restriction: It is not advisable for children under 5 years to visit factories

Minimum height: No height restrictions

• Camera
• Suitable footwear (sports shoes)
• Mosquito repellent

• Reach the Tea Factory early in the morning in order to discover the tea making process as it's not operational after 10.30.
• You can also purchase your favorite tea flavor there.