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Tea bushes in Cameron Highlands yield fresh shoots year-round

Tea pluckers in Cameron Highlands harvest fresh shoots year-round from Camellia sinensis bushes, according to BOH Plantations.

Source: BOH Plantations · August 12, 2026 at 9:45 PM · AI-assisted report

Tea bushes in Cameron Highlands yield fresh shoots year-round

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KUALA LUMPUR, 13 AUGUST 2026 —

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Tea pluckers in Cameron Highlands harvest fresh shoots year-round from Camellia sinensis bushes, according to BOH Plantations.

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The region’s cool, misty climate allows continuous production, with experienced workers selecting the bud and two youngest leaves—a method known as “two leaves and a bud.” Mechanical harvesting is used for larger areas, but premium teas rely on hand-plucked young leaves.

Once picked, the leaves are quickly transported for processing. Green tea leaves are heated to prevent oxidation, preserving their colour and freshness, while black tea undergoes fermentation.

BOH Plantations said the cycle of harvesting, pruning and fertilising sustains productivity and quality over decades. Visitors to its tea gardens can observe the process firsthand.