Gorreana Tea Factory - Started in 1883, the production of the famous tea is still maintained today

It is also on the Island of São Miguel that we can find the oldest and currently the only tea plantation in the whole Europe. Started in 1883, the production of the famous tea is still maintained today. It was introduced in São Miguel by Jacinto Leite, who brought the precious seeds from Brazil. The strongest production era would happen during the 50’s of the 19th century, later decaying and only surviving one of the factories until today: the famous Gorreana Tea Factory.