“High” Tea – Cameron Highlands, Malaysia.

Tue, Aug 31, 2010

Australia & South Pacific


Image of Boh Tea Plantation in Cameron Highlands  © Tourism Malaysia.

The western half of Malaysia doesn’t have mountains as much as it has rolling hills. The British occupiers in the late 19th century sought refuge from the lowlands’ stifling humidity in these hills. Realizing the amazing fertility of the highlands in Pahang, some British entrepreneurs set up tea plantations here, which still serve as the Cameron Highlands‘ main attraction.

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