South India Tea & Fermented Rice in World’s HIGHEST ELEVATED Tea Plantation | Munnar, Kerala, India

🧳 EBBIN: / @foodntravel
🏠 DREAM CATCHER RESORT: dreamcatchermunnar.com/
👕 DAVID’S BEEN HERE SHIRTS & MERCH: teespring.com/stores/davids-b...
On the morning of my seventh day in Kerala, I headed up to the world’s highest-elevated tea plantation, Kolukkumalai. Come along with me as my boy Ebbin and I catch a beautiful, early-morning sunrise there and enjoy some south India tea and fermented rice at the highest organic tea plantation in the world!
My seventh day in Kerala began at the Dream Catcher Resort in Munnar at three in the morning. Today, I’d be heading up to Kolukkumalai, the highest organic tea plantation in the world at 7,900 feet above sea level! We drove one hour to the Surianalle Estate, and then took a 45-minute Jeep ride up a crazy rough road to make it in time to see the sunrise!
The sunrise over Kolukkumalai was incredible. We were so high up that the clouds were far below us! We could see all the colors-reds, oranges, blue, and more. We ran over to the other side of the mountain, were the sunrise would occur. It was incredible! As the sun rose, the clouds started disappearing.
Then, we headed back down the mountain with our minds set on breakfast: tea and fermented rice in Kolukkumalai. We still had a 45-minute drive to get down there. They make the best tea in South India, and it costs 100 rupees/$1.32 USD per head to enter the factory, though the tea they serve you is free.
There, I tried some amazing, sugary black tea with a cone-shaped appam served in a leaf. It was like a sweet, steamed cookie with jaggery and spices.
Then, we headed toward the 100-year-old factory. Along the way, I tried a tea leaf growing nearby. It was nice and different from processed tea!
Inside the factory, we saw the store room, dryers, and the machines that grind and sort the tea leaves. Then, we visited the fermenting room and the firing room, where the fire helps dry the leaves. Then, we saw the machine that turns the dried leaves into powder.
Then, we went inside the 100-year-old factory. It looked super old, and the plantation is
tea comes to a machine that turns the dried leaves into powder.
Back outside, we checked out the punching machine, which is a bell you ring to make the employees come to duty, and then I bought some tea for 130 rupees/$1.72 USD.
Then, it was breakfast time! We’d have fermented rice, fried and dried chilies, dried fish, and yogurt. The dried and fried chili was really earthy and wasn’t spicy at all. It fell apart in my mouth! Then, I tried the fish, which contained the same spices as the chili. It was really light, dense, and felt like a sardine. It was really salty, dry, and peppery, though, but I liked it a lot! The fish was chewy but chewable.
Then, we were served some soupy fermented rice with wild gooseberry pickles, chilies, dried fish, and yogurt. I started by drinking the soup, which was really light and sour. Then, I tried the rice with the yogurt and pickle, which was really nice. The combination with the salty fish was such a nice contrast!
I took a bite of another chili, followed by some of the rice. The fermented rice was very different, flavor-wise, and starchy. The chili was a nice palate cleanser. With the fish, it’s like you’re getting spice and salt with the rice with the yogurt and pickle. It’s a nice contrast! I could tell the rice would get even more sour like toddy if it fermented for another day.
What an amazing meal in the middle of nowhere in Tamil Nadu!
I hope you loved coming with me to have south India tea and fermented rice in the world’s highest organic tea plantation!
Where have you been?
Subscribe Here! bit.ly/DavidsbeenhereSub
Top videos! bit.ly/DavidsbeenhereTopVideos
Follow Me:
+ INSTAGRAM ► / davidsbeenhere
+ FACEBOOK ► / davidsbeenhere
+ TWITTER ► / davidsbeenhere
+ MY BLOG! ► davidsbeenhere.com/
Contact Me:
+BUSINESS EMAIL ► [e-mail]
#Kerala #India #DavidInIndia #Davidsbeenhere
About Me:
My name is David Hoffmann. For the last 12 years, I have been traveling around the world in search of unique culture, food, and history! Since starting David’s Been Here in 2008, I have traveled to over 1,100 destinations in 77 countries, which I welcome you to check out on my CZcams channel, travel blog, and social media sites.
I focus a great deal on food and historical sites, as you probably have seen! I love to experience the different flavors that each destination has to offer, from casual street food to gourmet restaurant dining. I’m also passionate about learning about the local history and culture.
P.S. Thank you for watching my videos and subscribing!

[@FoodNTravel]

It was a wonderful experience... Started much early in the morning and raised to Kolukkumalai to enjoy the sunrise and of course the Pazhankanji 😃😃😃. Oh yeah, we did also visit world's highest tea factory 😄😄

[@PARTHASARATHISAMANTARAY]

The rice dish is similar to Pakhala (from Odisha). Google Pakhala

[@FoodNTravel]

@Smith ... Kottayam

[@FoodNTravel]

@@PARTHASARATHISAMANTARAY yes... You are right. I had it while I was in Odisha.

[@Raaxshas]

You were an amazing host,brother

[@dr.bhartipanda3507]

I love to eat pakhala😋😋

[@rohitashvarathore]

Never seen roads and streets this clean in India. Let me say that the civic and traffic sense of our south Indian brothers is much much better than here in north India.

[@paulinkrish3528]

Thanks

[@Obelix5658]

I wish a day come in my lifetime when my entire
country is clean and devoid of litter

[@Saagar_Sahu]

@@Obelix5658 agree but kerala road are bumpy north indian road are good but dirty as over population and if we keep our road clean in north india its better no hate i love tamil and kerala nice green fresh air relatively less population

[@qtsixiz3006]

Malayali da💪🏽💪🏽

[@prashantvasave4435]

Incredible india 🇮🇳🇮🇳. incredible kerala

[@deepakjoshi4081]

That's Amazing 😍!! I guess Kerala is your favourite spot in India 😄

[@ramakrishna6501]

@Ebin, all the combination videos either with Mark or David these Kerala series are Awesome..........
...........

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Rama Krishna he is an awesome guy! Super knowledgeable

[@ajayv9039]

That breakfast dish of rice gruel is one of the healthiest breakfast you could possibly have

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Ajay Varma yes so good! Loved it with the dried chili’s

[@smithapatel1353]

Its like pro biotic break fast. costs a fortune in groceries.

[@aadheesworld9365]

Ajay Varma entchannelonnusupportcheyumo

[@eternallyviv]

maybe but still carb loaded with very little protein. Not good if you want to stay lean and muscular

[@akashkumardash6918]

One of the best Sunrise I have seen in CZcams!! I will go once for sure!

[@joanrath126]

The beauty of india and the food is just amazing.you and Ebbin seem to have a great time,lots laughs an fun times...

[@real_hindustani10]

OMG , Beautiful sunrise scene 🤗

[@jefisfree]

Amazing! Always love your adventures! Really got me wanting to travel now

[@htxgp]

Wow man.. That sunrise, sounds of water and eating that fermented rice with pickle salted chilies ... this took me to the past human era. Great video David. Keep rocking. Thank you for showing unknown Kerala to us.

[@abhiabhi3489]

God's on country... Kerala ❤

[@jayaprakashpadinjarath2065]

enjoyed a lot David n Ebbin jose ...thnx

[@aswanthachu4360]

Beautiful vlog , really enjoyed it.. tea 🍵🌴 estate plantation in Kerala, India .. beautiful visuals 😍

[@cijoykjose]

"Factory made" or "how stuff works" kerala edition.. superb . . 💖

[@mallunews5868]

Oh my god kerala u r amzing

[@jithingeorge6906]

I to visit it's realy heaven of the world

[@mallunews5868]

I visited to....realy kolukumalai is haven...amzing tea tooo

[@mallunews5868]

czcams.com/video/rUnPi3l0bqI/video.html

[@mallunews5868]

Plz support me

[@jithingeorge6906]

@@mallunews5868 I watch this realy fun

[@jithingeorge6906]

You are amazing guy...keep explore kerala

[@cijoykjose]

Not (only) 'kumbil' David "saayippe" , its(also) our 'poocha puzhungiyath' of IDUKKI. There is jackfruit also added. 👍✌️😁

[@amanr6346]

Fantastic video David! That stream was so idyllic, the calmness and tranquility of the location really came through. A perfect video for the current times! Hope you’re well dude! 😀

[@bbinitha7833]

Beautiful Munnar!!

[@gokurockstar07]

The tea plantation 😍

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Thank you for watching my World's Highest Elevated Tea Plantation video! If you're new to my channel please SUBSCRIBE bit.ly/DBH-SUB for new travel content every week! Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/davidsbeenhere/

[@periyavela]

David awesome video ...👍👍👍👍

[@dahunk1597]

Wow that view was amazing 😍👌

[@rishiraj7011]

India is a gem if you know the way to decrypt it.

[@abhishekganesan304]

I would definitely go there!😍

[@albaba5390]

At 18:00, you are eating famous Tamil KANJI rice with spicy pickle and " karuwadu" ( dried salt fish ). That meal is one of my favorite dishes while growing up in Madurai ! We have several kinds of pickles, lime, mango, garlic, gooseberry, Indian berries, mixed berries and the list will go on forever ! Cheers from Chicago !

[@raystk3035]

Nice david bro... keep going

[@edenterry16]

I've just become ur fan!😊💯.....
Wht lovely travelling videos! Meeting people , experiencing the indian culture, trying indian food! Ur videos r jus too lit!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥👌

[@gheevarghesejohn5076]

Nice video Dave.

[@rajeshnadar281]

Your videos very relaxing and positive....

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Rajesh Nadar thanks dude!

[@jyotipansari1276]

True !

[@jinuhafsa7993]

David i love your videos.. good prestation love from kerala

[@officielacount7335]

Presentation like discovery channel
Really professionaly

[@playerx7429]

Amazing ~♥~

[@apoorva629]

That is buetiful sunrise...

[@shajahan.k5164]

beautifull

[@binodpradhan3471]

David my bro ...i just luv u bro

[@dj90-d8q]

David ,have you tried fermented sticky rice wine? No doubt its sweet and taste good

[@ratheeshratheesh1906]

This is my sweet country..

[@ragheshtr]

It's my native Bodinayakanur...u can do downhill trek from kolukkumalai to Bodinayakanur...
Bodinayakanur is a place near to Cudalore where u went to grape farm...

[@GTR-93]

FOR THE 1st TIME I'VE SEEN SUCH A WONDERFUL PLACE IN SOUTH INDIA

[@ramakrishna6501]

We have so many scenic places in South India.... Watch all the collaborative videos of Ebin....

[@GTR-93]

@@ramakrishna6501 👍👍

[@HemantSinghKshatri]

Amazing..... 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@yashwantpichhode1068]

जल एफकेके्रीफूर्जरहरजुरुफ्यूटीजेजेडीआईजेडीएनआईसीजेडीबीजेजेजेजेजे3एपी

[@sagenmurmu4385]

Nice video... Which camera you use?

[@ramalingeswararaobhavaraju5813]

Good morning sir David Hoffmann sir. Namaskaram annaji. Thank sir. Thanks annaji. I learned so many good points from your video. I learned fermented rice food item etc. Thank you annaji. Thank you David Hoffmann sir. Thank to all.

[@ajmelll]

Ayish😌🖤🔥

[@ashmiashmi6642]

David, which state u like most?....by food , culture

[@anish37260]

Meesapulimalai near kolukkumalai is more higher and need a special permit... Its really a heaven..

[@krraghil]

Yes, but it is little risky too that why govt put cap by special permission.

[@tiku9121]

We call that 'baasi' in chhattisgarh and it is mainly consumed during the summer.

[@RupamPrinceRathore]

Sunrise view from Tiger hill in Darjeeling is better but the way people gathered with enthusiasm is quite similar.

[@Ama_Sing]

I love this type of videos

[@oreokooki]

Want to watch heaven 6:36👌👌👍💐💐

[@JeetendarIsai]

Thats the..BEAUTY....OH. GOD..!WHAT HAVE U CREATED...IT MELTS MY HEART..😌🤗🤗

[@subhendu933]

I love this place

[@fulltufun]

@21:28 its Indian Onigiri

[@pathanamthittakkaaran7453]

കേരളം പോളിയല്ലേ ❤️💚❤️💚

[@rajcherian578]

Thanks for all your positive experience. I was born in Kerala and have visited there many times Munnar . You have a really appreciative attitude and I saw how you enjoy the traditional food. I miss a lot that food.

[@prajvaljainelkal3090]

Even Kannan Dev Tea Also Near By.

[@kumaonhills7496]

Heaven ❤❤

[@MiraclePlayzzzz]

Keep traveling ♥️👍👍👍♥️

[@-ksahota-]

Incredible kerala, really God's own country 💓💓

[@Sathish_12]

Its in tamilnadu

[@-ksahota-]

@@Sathish_12 it's munnar in kerala

[@RK-gb6jv]

@@-ksahota- kolukkimalai is Tamil Nadu

[@dineshpkm]

Crown jewel of Theni district Tamilnadu

[@souravnath2469]

Fermented rice in our language is called "Poita Bhat" 😊

[@spriyaspriya8408]

David sir, when will you come to pondicherry u must visit

[@stefj4752]

😍😍 KERALA 😍😍

[@dineshpkm]

Kolukkumalai is the crown of Theni district

[@riesislanderguam5850]

Your videos are always crazy and amazing good travels go find more enjoyable foods.

[@dibakardebnath1132]

David you should try Darjeeling white tea and green tea.its the best tea in the world and it's belong west bengal.this tea got the GI tag. And it's also the most expensive tea in the world

[@nikhilharidas87]

I miss Kerala

[@yt_bharat]

Wow

[@girishnair7962]

Salivating

[@Adithya1405]

Is pazhankanji served hot or cold?

[@prof.hijibiji9649]

A timelapse would justify the beauty.... Anyway ur video ur rule...

[@deepakushamukund9483]

So black panther is from here 😀😀😀😂😂😂😂👍 see 4:30after

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Deepak usha mukund funny how it looks like it 💪

[@SuvadipKolay]

wow! that beauty

[@anukumarpalod]

That is actually 'wild cinnamon' leaves cake (vayana ila appam)

[@sreeji9217]

From providing livelihood to lakhs of people to being the lifeline of crores others, tea is intrinsic to our nation.
This #InternationalTeaDay, let us remember the contribution of our tea farmers over 'Chai pe Charcha'.
Beat the stress and savour a cup of Positivi-Tea ☕

[@ravinayakbanjara3150]

Lovly view

[@mildeva5205]

Kolukkumalai Tea Estate is built high atop the precipitous ridge that rises above the plains of TAMILNADU. At about 8,000 feet above sea level, this is the highest tea estate in the world. Known for its excellent, flavorsome teas, this estate is also known for its panoramic views and the for the rugged mountains that surround it.

[@Ukvksx]

do u believe that i slept on jeep on th way to kolukkumalai mountain top munnar🤣😂 driver told me tht am not human😂😂😂😂🤭🤭🤭

[@sivadhanush5092]

Come to madurai and explore food

[@BK-yh5pd]

ജീപ്പ് ഓടിച്ച ചേട്ടന് ഒരു 🥰

[@felixyacob8694]

Koluku malai
Beautiful place
But u gotta stay atop
For a night to realy feel that place

[@AshishSingh-ek9xd]

Nice video

[@kmmk1456]

God own country

[@dineshpkm]

Korakundha green tea is the best

[@Guyempres]

I just started following you. I say you went to suriname. British guyana is next door. Lots of exotic animals. Birds. Giant fishes. Native Indian reservation Large rivers, lakes and creek. Largest onedrop waterfall in the world. Six different people making one nation. Check it out. You will be amazed and thrilled. I am in ft lauderdale will love to see you feature my home country.

[@RaghuReddy88]

Can someone help me with the season (date) this visted!!

[@RaghuReddy88]

@@saraliz thank you for this 🙏🙏

[@Reddylion]

nice

[@scbdreamscreations9381]

Hi I'm near by munnar from india

[@SutirthaSil7396]

Nice

[@jeevanhy8788]

We have this in Karnataka as well. It's called anna ganji.

[@nithinnayak7696]

Idru recipe svalpa change irutte bro, ganji ferment madalla naavu idu fermented, TN alli tintar idunna

[@nithinnayak7696]

czcams.com/video/Ub_fI0ss7Ss/video.html recipe

[@Motor.vivasayi]

Hi bro I'll see you all videos it's so nice i like this adventure and traveling can I join you bro

[@Chitaraimurasing]

Waoo

[@greyblack2426]

have played for a party here as a DJ

[@turjonentertainmentpresent6309]

“NATURE ALWAYS WEARS THE COLORS OF THE SPIRIT”- Ralph Waldo Emerson.

[@user-cm3ed4li9u]

Hello

[@atravellersdiary-byorupach3488]

👌👌

[@ghostridermallu1768]

poli

[@GTR-93]

THIS TEA SEEMS VERY EXPENSIVE & PROBABLY EXPORTED TO EUROPE & AMERICA.
THE ASSAM TEA WAS LAST YEAR AUCTIONED AT 40000 INR PER KG

[@baisfoodcourt5024]

Indian 💪 💪 💪💪 💪
Kerala food
Wayanad food

[@umeshs3740]

ഹായ്

[@rahulmore7764]

Nice videos 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏😘😘😘

[@TechnicalvishalTJ]

Why you love india sir ?