| Sabah’s tea is getting popular in
recent years. The Sabah Tea plantation in Ranau is a hot tourist
spot. The tea factory is opened to the public in the morning. For
other hour pre-booking is required.
Sabah Tea Garden is a great place to
get close to nature activities, lush greens, coupled with amazing
views of Mt Kinabalu,
Nestled in the lush tropical wilderness of Mt Kinabalu on 2,509ha
and at 692m above sea level, Sabah Tea Garden’s cool and refreshing
atmosphere renders a perfect get away for the weekend or a holiday.
The tea house
Tea House is where cups of chilled tea served.
Tea Pancakes. Made using tea leaf extract, flour and eggs then
served with honey.
Sabah Tea Longhouse
The Sabah Tea Longhouse with an authentic “tribal” experience. Built
1.5m above ground, this longhouse has 10 rooms . Each room sleeps
two to three adults.
Sabah Tea Garden also offers chalets with three rooms, a living
room, kitchen and bathroom.
Organic tea
Sabah Tea Garden is the only organic tea plantation in Malaysia and
one of few in the world to produce its own special blend of tea.
Organic tea is grown without pesticides or fertilizers, and it
is certified organic by SKAL International B. V. of the Netherlands,
an independent international non-profit organization that performs
inspections and grants certification for organic production methods.
A tea adventure
The Sapaon Recreational Area is where visitors can take part in
obstacle races, swim in cool mountain waters and picnic at the
waterfall.
Jungle trekking up Kamunsu Hill
Various rainforest flora and fauna along the way.
When you reached the peak, was well worth the effort — the view from
the top (2,271m above sea level) was mesmerizing and everything
looked tiny.
Those less physically inclined can also opt to do a night walk among
the tea bushes after dinner, but prior booking is recommended.
Catch a view of Mt Kinabalu
Woke up early to see a clear view of Mt Kinabalu. The mist
surrounding the highlands was breathtaking and gave the scene a
surreal touch.
Visit the tea factory
Visit the tea manufacturing factory. This is where selected tea
leaves are dried, fermented, sorted and packed into tea bags. To
preserve its freshness, all tea leaves that come in are processed
within 24 hours.
www.sabahtea.net |