Art of Tea: Behind the Scenes at Malaysia’s Most Iconic Plantation

#springitinerary #thingstodo #springteatime #malaysia "Pluck the bud and two leaves—no more, no less," explains the BOH field supervisor, his hands moving with the precision of a maestro as he demonstrates the 100-year-old technique. The free factory tour at Sungei Palas reveals the alchemy behind those crimson boxes lining Malaysian supermarkets: withering troughs where leaves lose their arrogance, rolling machines that coax out complex flavors, and the tasting lab where experts blend batches like perfumers composing a fragrance. The real magic happens in the roasting room, where the heat hits you like a wall and the air thrums with the scent of caramelizing leaves. Time your visit for 2 PM when the light slants through the processing hall’s wooden louvers, turning floating tea dust into golden halos. Don’t leave without trying the limited-edition cold brew at the tasting counter—a revelation that proves tea can be as nuanced as wine.