Gorreana, Tea factory in Ribeira Grande, Portugal
The Gorreana facility includes processing rooms, machinery, and storage areas where workers prepare various types of black and green teas throughout the year.
Founded in 1883, Gorreana stands as Europe's oldest tea plantation, maintaining continuous operation through five generations of the same family's management.
Visitors can observe traditional Portuguese tea production methods, from leaf picking to processing, representing an integral part of Azorean agricultural heritage.
The factory welcomes guests Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 18:00 and weekends from 9:00 to 18:00, offering guided tours of the production areas.
The plantation produces specific varieties including Orange Pekoe Ponta Branca and Hysson green tea, using leaves harvested during July and August seasons.
Location: Ribeira Grande
Address: Plantações de Chá Gorreana, 9625-304 Maia, Portugal 9625-304 Maia 9625-304 Maia
Opening Hours: Lunes-Viernes 08:00-18:00; Sábado-Domingo 09:00-18:00
Phone: +351296442349
Website: http://gorreana.org
GPS coordinates: 37.81582,-25.40251
Latest update: March 11, 2025 15:24
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