Natura Tea Company was established in 2003 in Ozurgeti Municipality, in the village of Gurianta. The company owns a factory equipped with modern standards and its own 41 hectares of tea plantations. Restoration and breeding of tea plantations started in 2012.
Natura Tea Company is focused on the production of environmentally friendly products. It is important that the plantation annually picks the highest quality tea (bush) leaves from the plantation, from which the company produces various types of natural Georgian tea. Each type of tea is characterized by a distinctive aroma and refined taste.
In 2015, the company started producing the highest quality Georgian Tea: White Tea - “Natura Bouquet”, Green Baikha Tea - “Natura Green”, Yellow Baikha Tea - “Natura Emperor”, Red Baikha Tea - “Natura Marjan”, Black Baikha Tea - “Natura Velvet”. In 2016, the company patented the production of black and green iodized tea.
☕ What the Tea Tour Includes
🌿 1. Guided Plantation Visit: Your tour begins with a stroll through Natura’s tea gardens, where you’ll see tea bushes growing in the fertile subtropical hills of Guria. Guides explain: how tea is grown by hand (including picking practices); how the local climate and soil shape the character of Georgian teas and the history of tea cultivation in Guria, which stretches back nearly two centuries.
🏭 2. Factory & Production Insight: You’ll get the chance to visit Natura’s modern processing factory, equipped to meet contemporary standards while honoring traditional methods. Here, guides explain the tea processing steps — from withering and rolling to drying — demonstrating how fresh leaves become finished teas ready for drinking.
🍵 3. Tea Tasting (Degustation): A highlight of the tour is the tea tasting session. You’ll sample a variety of Natura teas, which may include: Organic Georgian black tea, green and yellow teas and other handcrafted blends with distinct aromas and flavors. Tasting is designed to help you understand how terroir and processing impact taste, and to find your favorite Georgian tea style.
📖 4. History & Stories: Throughout the tour, an experienced guide shares the story behind Natura’s brand and the broader evolution of Georgian tea culture. You’ll learn how tea became an important crop in Georgia, its rise in the 19th and 20th centuries, decline after the Soviet era, and its contemporary revival through companies like Natura.
🍃 Authentic Tea Culture: The tour offers a real connection to Georgian tea — not just as a drink but as a living tradition, rooted in centuries of cultivation and renewed by contemporary producers.
☕ Taste the Terroir: Visitors often highlight how distinct soils and microclimates of Guria influence the flavor profiles of Georgian teas — a memorable experience that tea drinkers especially appreciate.
🍵 In Summary: The Natura Tea Company Tea Tour is ideal for tea lovers, culture enthusiasts, and travelers who want to explore: how Georgian tea is grown and made; the traditions behind this age-old crop and how local producers are renewing Georgia’s tea heritage today.
Recommendations: around Natura Tea Company in Guria, you’ll find a landscape that perfectly blends nature and history. Nearby lies Ozurgeti, the region’s capital, where you can explore its charming center, bustling market, and the elegant Guria Drama Theatre. Not far off is the Shemokmedi Monastery, a historic 16th‑century complex perched on a hill, offering serene views and old frescoes. If you appreciate scenic drives, the winding road up to Gomi Mountain will take you to pastures above the clouds, dotted with wooden cabins and panoramic vistas all the way to the Black Sea.
The coastal towns of Ureki and Shekvetili lie a short trip west, where you can sink your feet into the famous magnetic sands, visit Tsitsinatela amusement park, or wander among the eucalyptus groves at Shekvetili Dendrological Park. Heading eastwards into the hills, you may also come across lovely spots like Chokhatauri and Bakhmaro with their lush forests, clean streams, and hiking trails that reveal Guria’s rustic beauty. Together, these sights make the area around Komli Tea a rich destination of history, nature, and authentic Gurian culture. Let me know if you’d also like me to plan a short trip itinerary with timings and travel tips!