Boh Tea Plantations: 800,000 Cups a Day From the Hills of Sungai Palas
Do you know that Sungai Palas Tea Plantation produces more than 800,000 cups of tea every day? The tea centre up the hill is definitely one of the must visit attractions in Cameron Highlands.
Three Gardens
Established by J.A.Russel, the plantation has three gardens around the cool hilly mountains — Habu, Fairlie and Sungai Palas.
Opening Hours
Open roughly 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. The tea centre is closed every Monday, so plan around it.
Beat the Crowd
Visiting on weekends or public holidays? Be there early — before 12 noon — to avoid the crowd.
Drive Slowly to Enjoy the Scenery
Look out for signboards directing to Mount Brinchang — the tea centre is along the same stretch.
On the Way Up
Sound your honk on every blind turn to let oncoming vehicles know you are coming, and take the narrow, winding slopes slowly. Stop along the way to watch workers pick the leaves.
Free Factory Tour
Travelling in a group? Arrange a free guided tour around the packaging factory to learn the history of tea plantation and the tea production process.
Tea With a Panoramic View
Always have your camera handy at the tea centre.
The Balcony
The open-air platform balcony is spacious — enjoy a freshly brewed cup of Boh tea while snapping pictures of the scenic plantation below.
Glass Walls Inside
No table at the balcony? No problem. The walls are glass windows, so you can enjoy your tea anywhere in the centre with the same panoramic view.
Souvenir Centre
Before you leave, pop over for local Boh products like Bukit Cheeding and Palas Supreme — tea leaves packaged in lovely box sets.
Free Entry, Priceless Views
There is no entrance fee to visit the Sungai Palas Tea Centre — you only pay for what you sip and shop. Guided experiences covering tea picking, processing and tasting sessions are available, and the centre can be reached directly at +605 491 3788 for the latest arrangements.
The Famous Overhanging Balcony
The modern tea house is best known for its iconic balcony that juts out over the valley — one of the most photographed spots in all of Cameron Highlands. Arrive on a clear morning and the mist rolling over endless rows of tea bushes makes every cup taste better.
See Sungai Palas in Action
BOH Tea Centres
Sungei Palas Garden, 39100 Brinchang · Tel: +605 496 2096
BOH Tea Garden, 39200 Ringlet · Tel: +605 493 1324
Corporate: BOH Plantations Sdn Bhd, No. 9 Persiaran Hampshire, off Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur · Tel: +603 2164 6555
www.boh.com.my Closed Mondays Free Entry
From the winding drive up to a hot cup overlooking endless green, Sungai Palas is the classic Cameron Highlands tea experience — factory, views and souvenirs all in one hillside stop.
