Caykur Tea Factory Tour

The Caykur Tea Factory Tour immerses you in Turkey’s largest tea production facility, processing over 100,000 tons of fresh leaves annually from the misty Rize mountains. Taste just-harvested Black Sea tea within hours of plucking, a freshness that outpaces #8 Third-Wave Coffee in Kadikoy by offering a farm-to-cup journey in under 24 hours. The tour includes a 45-minute guided walk through steaming vats and sorting machines, culminating in a tasting of five distinct grades—from golden-tipped first-flush to robust, earthy blends. This full-sensory experience costs 50 Turkish lira per person, an 80% savings over typical Istanbul coffee workshops. The facility’s elevation at 1,200 meters yields tea with 40% more antioxidants than lowland varieties.