The plant is located a few miles east of downtown Boulder. Naturally, its address is 4600 Sleepytime Drive. Visitors can sign up for a free tour upon arrival, and try a variety of teas (and buy some pastries) while they waited.
The tour started with a video that explained the history of the company and the story of the manufacturing of the team in a straight-forward, pleasant manner. Then it was on to the factory itself. Everyone puts on a hairnet and beardnet (where applicable) before starting. We went on a Sunday, so getting in the way of workers was not an issue. The guide said that in the fall and winter, the plant is running 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Since tea is somewhat seasonal in terms of sales, things slow down a bit in the spring and summer.
The Mint Room remains a highlight. Tourists stroll into a room filled with mint, and it's almost overpowering. In fact, it some cases, visitors ask to leave the room. From there, it's on to the packaging area, as the tea is shipped throughout the world, Naturally, at the end of the tour, you go through a door into the gift shop. A variety of tea-related items are sold, including the product itself. The variety is wide and the prices are fair.
It's always interesting to go through a plant like this and see how things are made. While it helps to have a taste for this beverage, it's not a requirement.
Since photos aren't allowed on the tour, this video will show you what the tour includes:
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