Bois Cheri Tea Factory
About This Museum
What truly sets Bois Cheri apart is its story, told not just through artifacts but through the very air you breathe—the fragrant, humid scent of tea that permeates this historic factory perched beside a serene crater lake. You can follow the journey of the tea leaf from the rolling green fields outside right through the antique machinery that withers, rolls, and oxidizes it. The climax of any visit is, of course, the tasting in their panoramic tearoom, where you can sample the entire range of fragrant brews while looking out over the estate's shimmering lake. It’s a wonderfully immersive experience that connects you directly to Mauritius's most famous export.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the collection is the factory's original 19th-century machinery, still used today, alongside a fascinating display of vintage tea tins and an old 'tea train' wagon. Don't miss their 'tea museum' room which chronicles the island's colonial planting history with photographs and tools.
Visitor Information
Your tour naturally culminates in a proper tea tasting with a slice of local cake, and if you have time, pop next door to say hello to the friendly Java deer—they love a treat! It’s a wonderfully relaxed outing that feels a world away from the beach.
Architecture & Building
It's a charming, no-frills industrial building from the colonial era, all functional corrugated iron roofs and weathered wooden walls that look perfectly at home amidst the lush green slopes of the tea plantation.
Contact & Location
Address: Bois Cheri Road, Gentilly, Moka VCA, East, Moka, 81417, Mauritius / Maurice
Phone: +230 617 9109
Website: Visit Website
