The history of tea in Mauritius goes back to the year 1760. The French had no idea at that time that the English would monetize their tea plantations in Mauritius.

But thanks to the arrival of the English, the tradition was established in Mauritius.

The tea plant, known as Camellia Sinensis, was introduced by the French priest Father Galloys, while the botanist Pierre Poivre expanded its cultivation for his museum.

The development was driven forward by the British.

It was the British, who arrived on the island in the 19th century, who encouraged the commercial development of tea in the Nouvelle-France and Chamarel regions. Private plantations and tea factories flourished, following the trend thus initiated.

Within a few years, from its introduction from Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) in 1872 to 1919, vanilla tea became the favorite drink of Mauritians, a passion that continues to this day.

The well-known brands Bois Cheri and Corson are currently the two pillars of the tea market in Mauritius.

The tea plantations in the highlands of Mauritius, covering an area of 680 hectares, benefit from the ideal climatic conditions for the cultivation of tea plants.

The excellent quality of Mauritian tea, which is guaranteed to be produced without pesticides, is fortunately not achieved at the expense of the environment.

They would certainly have admired the skill and ability of the women in the fields, picking the tea leaves with sacks on their backs.

The picked leaves are then taken to the factory for drying and the tea making process.

Enjoy it alone in a Zen atmosphere or in a more sociable group...

Are you a traditional black tea or the popular vanilla tea, with or without sugar, with or without milk?