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Chá Gorreana (Factory)
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The Gorreana Tea Factory is currently the only and oldest tea plantation in Europe, started in 1883 by Ermelinda Gago da Câmara and her son, who opened the factory and sold the first production of tea under the Gorreana brand.
Today this plantation, factory and museum is visited every year by thousands of curious onlookers, who can enjoy a cup of 100% organic tea in the various specialties of black or green tea, while appreciating the original machines dating from 1840 still in operation and the plantations to lose eyesight.
This space is open Monday through Friday between 8am and 6pm, and on weekends between 9am and 6pm.