Pluckers Collection

Tea harvest on Sahambavy estate near Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, Africa

The Tea Bush and Pluckers at Work (b / w photo)
3652861 The Tea Bush and Pluckers at Work (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tea Bush and Pluckers at Work)

Farmer Polly Mukami picking tea, Kathangiri, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Farmer Lincoln Kimanthi Mugo picking tea, Kathangiri, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Farmer Lincoln Kimanthi Mugo and his wife Polly Mukami picking tea, Kathangiri, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Tea plantation workers, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Tea plantation workers in the fields, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1930

Tea picking, Sotik, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

And old woman plucking a Thanksgiving Turkey. American Postcard. Date: 1909

Sorting and weighing tea leaves - Sri Lanka
Sorting and weighing tea leaves at the Great Western Tea Factory - Sri Lanka Date: circa 1920s

Tea pickers at the Sungai Palas Estate, Cameron Highlands, Perak, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"From Africa to Sri Lanka: The Art of Plucking Tea Leaves" In the lush landscapes of Sahambavy estate near Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, tea harvesters delicately pluck leaves from the vibrant tea bushes. Their skilled hands move swiftly and gracefully, ensuring only the finest leaves are selected for our favorite beverage. Across the Indian Ocean in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), another group of dedicated tea plantation workers tirelessly work under the sun's embrace. With their nimble fingers, they carefully gather tender shoots that promise a rich and flavorful brew. A captivating black and white photo captures the essence of this timeless tradition - tea bush and pluckers harmoniously intertwined in an age-old dance. It serves as a reminder of how these humble individuals play an integral role in bringing us joy through every sip we take. Traveling further east to Kathangiri, Kenya, we meet Farmer Polly Mukami and Farmer Lincoln Kimanthi Mugo. Side by side with unwavering determination, they pick tea leaves together - their love for each other mirrored in their shared passion for cultivating this precious crop. But it is not just on vast plantations where plucking takes place; even an old woman can be seen meticulously gathering feathers from a Thanksgiving turkey. In her own way, she too contributes to a different kind of feast – one filled with warmth and gratitude. Back again in Kathangiri, Kenya, Farmer Lincoln Kimanthi Mugo continues his tireless pursuit of perfection as he picks tea leaves amidst breathtaking African scenery. His dedication echoes that found on Sahambavy estate near Fianarantsoa or among Ceylon's hardworking plantation workers - all united by their commitment to delivering exceptional teas to our cups. And let us not forget about those who sort and weigh these precious leaves in Sri Lanka – meticulous guardians ensuring only the highest quality reaches our teapots.