Rippon Tea Factory is a tea manufacturer located in Wayanad, a district in Kerala known for its significant tea production. Wayanad contributes 18.8% of the total tea produced in the state of Kerala.
Wayanad is home to several tea powder manufacturers and large plantations. Some of the notable tea producers in the area include:
- Harrisons Malayalam Ltd., a 150-year-old company and one of South India’s largest tea producers with estates in Wayanad.
- Parisons Plantation, which has factories for both orthodox tea and modern CTC (Cut, Tear, Curl) style tea powder.
- Benchmark Tea Factory.
- Achoor Tea Factory.
- Sentinel Rock Estate.
- Mereena Plantation.
The tea from Wayanad is considered to be of high quality and is available in various forms, including CTC powder, fine dust, orthodox leaves, and green tea. Some estates, like those managed by Harrisons Malayalam, offer factory visits, tea plantation tours, and tea tasting sessions for visitors.
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