Zealong Discover Tea Experience

New Zealand provides the perfect environment to grow teas that excel in aroma and taste. Learn how tea came to New Zealand and enjoy a personalized and interactive experience with tea enthusiasts to discover tea’s rich history and culture. Your tour guide will take you along the tea trail explaining the history of tea as you meander through the magnificent gardens and grounds complete with unique hand-crafted copper statues. Soak up the panoramic views while you learn how tea is picked and processed.

Experience Highlights

The tour features:

• Guided walk through tea plantations
• Traditional tea ceremony demonstration
• Professional tea-tasting session
• History of NZ tea cultivation
• Organic Tea Production Insights
• Views of the manicured tea gardens

Tea Education

Learn about:

• Five main tea varieties
• Proper tea brewing techniques
• Tea harvesting processes
• Organic certification standards
• Tea grading and quality control
• Health benefits of different teas

Tasting Experience

Sample premium teas including:

• Pure oolong varieties
• Green tea selections
• Black tea blends
• Signature Zealong creations
• Traditional tea pairings

Practical Information

• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Available daily (bookings essential)
• Indoor and outdoor components
• Professional tea masters
• Located 15 minutes from Hamilton
• Gift shop available

Additional Options

• High tea service available
• Tea purchase opportunities
• Private group bookings
• Seasonal harvest viewing
• Photography sessions

Location Details

Zealong, Waikato