Amidst the misty hills of Coonoor, the hands that pluck the finest tea leaves weave stories of resilience and grace Here’s a glimpse into the heart of the tea gardens, where tradition meets nature Coonoor, nestled in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, is renowned for its lush tea plantations The tea workers, primarily women, play an essential role in hand-plucking tender tea leaves, ensuring quality and tradition are preserved Their day begins early, often before sunrise, as they traverse the steep slopes of the plantations with incredible skill and endurance Many of these workers come from generations of tea pluckers, with their livelihood deeply connected to the tea estates Despite their hard work, tea workers often face challenges like low wages and limited access to education or healthcare Yet, their resilience and dedication are what make the tea from this region so globally admired

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Amidst the misty hills of Coonoor, the hands that pluck the finest tea leaves weave stories of resilience and grace Here’s a glimpse into the heart of the tea gardens, where tradition meets nature Coonoor, nestled in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, is renowned for its lush tea plantations The tea workers, primarily women, play an essential role in hand-plucking tender tea leaves, ensuring quality and tradition are preserved Their day begins early, often before sunrise, as they traverse the steep slopes of the plantations with incredible skill and endurance Many of these workers come from generations of tea pluckers, with their livelihood deeply connected to the tea estates Despite their hard work, tea workers often face challenges like low wages and limited access to education or healthcare Yet, their resilience and dedication are what make the tea from this region so globally admired