Teza Tea Factory- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Teza Tea Plantation spans approximately 600 hectares in Burundi's central highlands along the edge of the Kibira Forest in Muramvya Province. Founded in 1967 as part of a broader initiative stemming from early tea experiments in the 1930s, this estate thrives at elevations between 1,800 and 2,300 meters—its cool temperatures and volcanic soils lend distinctive flavor to its teas, many of which are exported globally and contribute significantly to the local economy. Tours at Teza offer more than scenic views: visitors can walk through orderly tea fields, observe traditional and modern processing methods in the factory, and sample freshly brewed brews from field to cup. The plantation supports thousands of livelihoods and plays a role in conserving the nearby Kibira Forest by maintaining green, working land near a vital biodiversity reserve.