What to expect at the Tea Factory
Founded in 1962, the tea factory is responsible for growing and producing tea in the Seychelles. From here you get a superb panoramic view over the western slopes of Mahé, which makes it undoubtedly one of the finest viewpoints on the island.
In the cool mountain air of Morne Blanc, surrounded by terraces of tea plants, you can find out first-hand how Seychelles tea is made.
According to visitors, the tour takes about 20 minutes and shows the stages from leaf to packaging. In the small shop by the exit you can taste and buy tea, even if you have not joined the tour. Lemongrass, vanilla and cinnamon are popular.
Tea growing on Morne Blanc
The tea bushes grow on terraces on the slopes of Morne Blanc in the Morne Seychellois National Park. According to a French travel guide, the leaves are picked from September to March. For sale in the Seychelles the tea is often flavoured with vanilla, which gives it its typical taste. You will also see tea gardens along Sans Souci Road, which links Victoria with the west coast. The road winds through rainforest and is a lovely drive even if you skip the factory.
Getting there
By car
The factory is on Sans Souci Road, the mountain road between Victoria and Port Glaud. It is signposted. A small car park lies directly opposite the entrance. It fills up quickly when tour groups arrive. The road is steep and full of bends, so drive carefully, and in rain expect a wet surface and mist.
By bus
Bus route 14 runs from Victoria (bus station) and from Port Launay and stops at the tea factory. According to travel reports it runs only about every two hours, and the wait for the return journey can be long. Check the current departure times at the bus station in Victoria and allow some leeway. Alternatively, the trip combines well with a taxi or an island tour.
Opening hours and admission
| Detail | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Monday to Friday, 7:00 to 16:00 (closed on weekends) |
| Guided tour | SCR 25.00 (as of November 2026) |
| Payment methods | Cash only |
| Tea tasting and shop | Also possible without a guided tour |
The details follow the Seychelles Tourism Board website. The café next to the shop keeps its own hours and was not always open when visitors came. If you have a long journey, visit the factory on a weekday morning.
Duration, best time and tips
45 to 60 minutes is enough for the tour, the shop and the view. If you then walk the Morne Blanc trail, allow about an hour more. According to visitors, the trailhead is roughly 200 to 300 metres above the factory, by the road. The path ends at 667 metres at a viewpoint overlooking the west coast, including Grand Anse and Port Glaud. The climb is short but steep and rocky. When there is cloud you often see nothing at the top, so it is worth looking up at the mountain before you set off.
Nearby on the west coast are Port Launay and Anse Boileau, among others. You will find more destinations in the mountains at Mission Lodge and on the page about the island of Mahé.
