KANNAN DEVAN TEA MUSEUM

 Kannan Devan Tea Museum, situated at Nullatanni estate in Munnar, is a first of its kind in the country was built to depict the history of this century-old tea plantation, is just a five minute drive from Munnar Town. The thousands of tourists who visit Munnar for sightseeing can carry home impressions of the distant past of this tea planting district in Idukki’s High Ranges. The museum depicts the origin and growth of century-old tea plantation – from a simple tea roller to the present fully automatic tea factory of Madupatty. The tea museum throws light and gives first-hand knowledge about tea processing and operations that go into the making of tea powder/dried leaves.      

             

            The tea museum entrance has a granite sundial that was made in 1913 to greet its visitors by the Art Industrial School at Nazareth in Tamil Nadu, several old equipment, including original tea roller of 1905, the Pelton wheel used in the power generation plant that existed in Kanniamally Estate in 1920 and rotorvane (the old-time CTC type tea processing machine), an iron-age burial urn dating back to the 2nd century BC are proud possessions of the museum. Another important item on display is a rail engine wheel unit of the Kundale Valley Light Railway that operated between Munnar and Top Station.

 We can witness early 20th century royal bungalow furniture, cash safe, magneto phone, wooden bathtub, an iron oven that used firewood, antique typewriters, etc.   Never miss to visit the tea-manufacturing unit where the guides explain the nuances of tea making process in the olden days and how it has changed with the advent of modern techniques to its curious visitors. Inside the museum you can experience a tea-tasting session with a variety of tea on display.

 Kannan Devan Tea Museum is located a short distance away from the hill station town of Munnar and is accessible by road. A visit to this place is informative and helps an individual understand the art with which tea is prepared.
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