Drive through the gates and surprise after surprise meets the eyes. Manicured gardens, endless rows of tea bushes extend in every direction, there’s sculptural art throughout and, in the midst of this, an elegant tea room with a traditional and modern art collection overlooks a small lake. The Signature High Tea (bookings necessary) offers savouries and small cakes designed and made by French pâtissiers accompanied by a selection of high-quality Zealong teas, grown and processed here and exported around the world. A light lunch menu is also offered. There’s also a function centre and sales area where you can taste these premium teas that are now exported.

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