09/09/2026
🍃 Where it all began…
Founded in 1924 as a tea and citrus nursery, the Ziraat Tea Garden became the cradle of Türkiye’s tea journey. Here, the first successful cultivation of tea plants from seed confirmed Rize’s unique suitability for tea production, laying the foundation for the thriving tea culture we know today.
I loved wandering its paths, reliving history, and stepping into the Çaykur Tea Lab — a garden where tradition, experimentation, and growth continue to shape every cup, including mine!🍵