Curiosity Drive 🚐 on Nostr: Māori & European settlers made bush tea from mānuka leaves. Zealong in Waikato is ...

Māori & European settlers made bush tea from mānuka leaves. Zealong in Waikato is NZ’s only commercial tea estate, specialising in Taiwaniese oolong cultivars. Est. from cuttings imported in 1996, the plantation covers 48ha, nurtured by the right combo of rail, sun, soil, temp & Hamilton fog! Tea rows w/ resident pūkeko (📷1). Tea tour (📷2) & tasting (📷3). Signature High Tea at The Tea Room (📷4).

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