La route du thé

When I went back to Mauritius last summer I had the pleasure to go on a little journey called la route du thé. It was a real pleasure to rediscover the beautiful Mauritian landscape and get to know more of the historical background of my beautiful island.

La route du thé or the tea route in English is a cultural and gastronomic journey which highlights the different facets of Mauritius island. It shows it's cultural and traditional aspects; you get to learn more about the history, the people, the traditions and the local savours of Mauritius.

The journey is to be done in three steps. The first step Domaine des Aubineaux; allows you to visit a beautiful colonial house built in 1872. There we've met a lovely woman who gave us a little tour of the house and served us a morning tea. 

The second step Bois Cheri; is the tea factory. We get to know more of the tea making process by visiting the factory once again accompanied with a guide. You are also able to have lunch in the restaurant and do a little tea tasting facing an amazing and unique view.

The last step Saint Aubin is a beautiful residence where we had lunch. You can also visit a little and authentic rum factory located at the back of a colonial house.

Domaine des Aubineaux

morning tea at Domaine des Aubineaux

tea factory

tea factory

Saint Aubain

Saint Aubin rum factory