The Bitaco Protective Forest Reserve in the municipality of La Cumbre (Valle del Cauca) is the only place in Colombia where tea leaves are grown, which have come to be considered one of the best mountain drinks in the world.
The Bitaco tea fields have a history dating back to the mid-20th century, when A group of Japanese businessmen settled in the region due to its climatic conditions, similar to those of Japan, which allowed its production.
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Since then, La Cumbre has become a center of high-quality tea production, with varieties including black tea, green tea, white tea and jasmine tea, all of which have gained a great deal of recognition around the world.
And the plants Bitaco tea produces leaves that are characterized by their sweet and mild flavorand are marketed under the Colombian brands Hindú and Bitaco, which are exported to countries such as the United States, Panama, Guatemala, Paraguay and Bolivia.
“A cup of magic that is born in the Colombian Andean mountains in the Cauca Valley, we grow the only special loose leaf tea made in Colombia and we enchant palates with our exquisite signature blends and high quality infusions, we bring the flavor of our land to cups from people around the world. We are tea of origin and unique signature flavors, born from the tradition and know-how of Agrícola Himalaya”, explained the official page.
Visitors can take tours of the tea-producing farms, where they can observe the cultivation and harvesting of the plants. Local guides explain in detail the fermentation, drying, packaging and marketing processes of the final tea.
Several content creators have even visited the area to publicize the wonders of the region. One of them is Jenn Muñoz, dedicated to creating gastronomy content, who highlighted the beauty of the place.
According to the official page of the only tea field in Colombia, visitors can also enjoy a wide variety of species of fauna and flora and go hiking and mountain biking for those who are more adventurous.
In this famous place, where the only tea crops in the country are found, you can take the Hindu Tea Route and the Anthurium Route, so you can learn about the production, sale and export process of tea.
In addition to tours of the tea fields, Tourists can visit the historic church of San Antonio de Paduaexplore the Farallones de Cali National Natural Park and the Mountain Ecological Park, ideal places to enjoy nature through walks.
Visitors also have the opportunity to try typical dishes of the region and make other types of plans in nearby places, such as Cali and its surroundings, where tourists highlight different types of plans for all tastes and all ages.
Among these plans, the city Zoo, the El Descanso Forest, the Cristo Rey, the La Ermita church, the Sugar Cane Museum, the Las Garzas Ecopark, the Pance River, among other places that stand out for the reception of its people. In addition to the iconic music of the region, a good night of salsa cannot be missed for those who visit this area of the country for the first time or, failing that, return enchanted by each of the magical corners of the area.
