Tea estates

Tea estates are large farms dedicated to growing and harvesting tea plants, primarily Camellia sinensis. These plantations are carefully managed to ensure optimal leaf quality, often involving systematic plucking, pruning, and sometimes fertilization. Located in regions with suitable climate and altitude, they often include facilities for processing the leaves into different types of tea, such as black, green, or oolong. Estates also provide employment for local workers and may include infrastructure like housing, schools, and healthcare. Overall, tea estates are vital agricultural operations that produce the raw material for the tea consumed worldwide.