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Nilgiris have long been renowned for producing quality orthodox teas. In recent years, the large volume of CTC teas produced by small growers in this region have somewhat overtaken the image of the Nilgiris as an origin for orthodox teas.
The reality is that medium to large estates and plantation companies in this region have stayed true to tradition and have continued to make orthodox whole leaf teas. In fact, the plantations have consistently upgraded their systems of cultivation and processing, have invested in new machinery, and now have the capability to produce a range of specialty teas to satisfy the most discerning customers worldwide.
The Association has so far organized three Specialty Tea Auctions successfully. While two of the auctions were held at Coonoor, Nilgiris, one auction was conducted at Las Vegas, United States of America.
Nilgiri Winter Specialty Tea Auction 2013, being organized by the Nilgiri Planters’ Association is aco-ordinated effort to show-case the best of Nilgiri Orthodox teas. This Specialty Tea Auction presents a rare opportunity to buy the finest selections from NPA Member Estates.
This specialty tea auction is to be conducted on the E-Auction Platform of Tea Board of India at the auction halls of the Coonoor Tea Trade Association.
As a buyer this is a unique opportunity to make your presence felt .
We welcome your participation.
Thanking you,
Suresh JacobChairman – NPA
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For a while, coffee planting took precedence in the Nilgiris, green coffee being the only produce that could be moved out without spoiling. Thereafter, bugs, borers, leaf rust and price fluctuations took their toll on coffee cultivation, while significant advances in tea manufacture led to a number of factories being set up in the district, leading to an expansion in tea acreage between 1904 and 1911. A combination of several factors – elevation, climate and soil has contributed to the Nilgiris being naturally conducive for tea cultivation. Tea has proved a winner in these hills, with a major increase in acreage during the 1980s, much of it in small holdings. NPA members cultivate 6720 hectares and produce 20 million kg of made tea per annum primarily orthodox.
A significant proportion of NPA member estates are planted with clonal tea.
John Sullivan, then Collector of Coimbatore, goes the credit of establishing a “hill station” at Ootacamund in 1820, the first British settlement in the Nilgiri Hills.
In 1832, Assistant Surgeon, Christie, ordered some tea plants from China, noticing that the “Camellia”, which closely resembles tea, grew well on the Nilgiris. However, before they could arrive, he died. Later in 1835 some of these plants were successfully nurtured at an experimental farm at Ketti.
On a commercial scale, the first tea estate was established at Coonoor by Mr. Mann, who had procured a good supply of high quality tea seeds from China. Thiashola was opened in 1859, and around the same time Dunsandle was opened near Kalhatty by Mr Rae. In the Kotagiri area, the first estate was opened around 1863. Another early tea
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Nilgiris, quite literally meaning 'Blue Mountains', are one of the most spectacular ranges in the Western Ghats of India, and the geographic origin of ‘Nilgiri (Orthodox) tea’.
The Nilgiris form the heart of plantation country in South India. The Nilgiri plateau averages an altitude of about 1980 metres, with an east-west length of about 40 miles as it links the two Ghat ranges, and a north-south
extent of about 25 miles. The plateau is broken up by several district ranges of hills, the Dodabetta and Kundah ranges being the best known. There are several pretty streams and rivers lacing the plateau, all of them draining into the Cauvery, the mighty river of peninsular India.
Tea carpets the hills at elevations ranging between 1158 metres and 2400 metres.
Some of the highest yielding estates in India, and perhaps in the world, are situated in this district. Although most parts of the Nilgiris get only 100 cm / 120 cm of rainfall per annum, it is generally well distributed, allowing for good crops round the year.
This region gets both the South-West and the North-East monsoon, which impart distinct flavors in different months. In South India, tea is plucked throughout the year, unlike North India where production shuts down during the winter months of December through February. So Nilgiri specialty producers can ensure a steady and continuous supply.
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delicately fragrant and bright teas. In tea tasting
terms, they are steady and dependable, pointy liquor
with good colour. Nilgiri teas have an intrinsic quality;
they do not cloud, and yet consistently maintain a
stable and vivid colour that makes them perfect for
ready-to-drink formats. The natural flavor blends
easily with other fruits, scents and flavourings.
The Nilgiris constitute a veritable supermarket of teas.
High-end estates offer delicate orthodox teas for
select clients while stronger CTC teas are also
available.
Tracing these rare teas comes easy in the Nilgiris.
NPA members operate heritage estates with
consistently high standards of cultivation and
manufacture – many are now ISO-certified with
HACCP in place. Most estates have a tea factory on
site, along with tea tasting facilities. Social
infrastructure is visible in schools, hospitals, rural
telecom and post offices. NPA member estates
adhere to local laws that ensure good wages,
perquisites, workers' rights and job security. 'Fair
trade' is implicit in the system. Sourcing premium tea
from an NPA member comes with the assurance of
sound social and environment friendly processes.
orthodox teas have traditionally been
considered important in blends.
In recent years, NPA members have progressively
moved into Specialty Tea. The range includes high-
value black tea, certified organic tea, golden tips, silver
tips, white teas, green teas, oolongs and winter teas.
Teas of such high quality they rate as 'self drinking'
teas, worthy of 'single origin' distinction.Characterized
by high altitude and low rainfall, the Nilgiris yield
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T Nilgiri Planters’ Association (NPA) was founded in 1891. It is a registered Organisation under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1978. The Plantations of the members of NPA spread over the four taluks (counties) of the Nilgiris, namely Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Kundah.The certification trademark of the Nilgiri Planters' Association (NPA) has special significance. The distinctive graphic incorporates three symbolic elements:
l Mountains, to connote the Nilgiri 'Blue Mountains', the section of the Western Ghats of India which is the geographic origin of Nilgiri tea;
l Two leaves and a bud, the standard for hand-picked tea
l The Nilgiri tahr in silhouette.
The NPA Certification rademark
and will conform to minimum standards of tea prescribed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, Ethical Assurance Standards and Hygiene and Safety Standards.
N.B. The NPA certification mark is currently in the process of being registered under the Trade Marks Act.
Registration under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 :-
Registration under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 is an authenticity for the origin of the goods from a specific geographical region and the possessing of the qualities or reputation that are due to the place of origin.
The “Nilgiri (Orthodox) ” tea has been accorded registration under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 by the GI Registry of Government of India . The Tea Board of India is the Registered Proprietor of the geographical indication.
The Member Estates of the Nilgiri Planters Association (NPA) are located in the geographical indication region in respect of “Nilgiri (Orthodox)” Tea. The Orthodox Teas that are produced by them has the delicate fragrance with high grown quality and bright & brisk liquor typical to the orthodox teas produced in the Nilgiri geographical indication region in South India.
The Nilgiri tahr is one of the most unique animals in the world, found only in the Western Ghats of India. Also called Ibex, the Nilgiri tahr is a stocky goat, with distinctive horns. Listed as an Endangered species in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Mammals, this unique animal has received extensive protection in recent years, and the numbers are on the rise.
The NPA certification mark pays homage to this shy and elusive animal. Nilgiri tea is as unique as this animal; much as the tahr is rare, sighted only by dedicated wildlife enthusiasts, so also the special qualities of Nilgiri orthodox tea are appreciated only by true connoisseurs.
Members of the Association who are permitted the use of the NPA logo ensure adherence to the prescribed guidelines of Good Manufacturing and Quality Standards, maximum residue limits of certain pesticides related to tea as per EU norms
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Elevation : 1700 MetresArea : 75.50 HaProduction : 2.5 lakhs kgs/per annum
Adderley Estate Ltd, a unit of Glenworth Estates Ltd, has received 6 Tea Board Awards for recording the highest yield in the category of estates without a factory.
Adderley Estate is committed to the conservation and preservation of ecosystem and environment & has been certified for ISO: 9001:2008, ISO: 22000:2005, Rainforest Alliance & ETP.
The Green Leaf from Adderley Estate is manufactured at Glendale Tea Factory .
ADDERLEY ESTATE
Contact Person :Mr. K. Rajmohan
Glenworth Estates Limited,P.B. No. 28, Coonoor P.O - 643 102
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 – (0) 423-2206279Fax : + 91 –(0) 423-2206279
Email : [email protected]
ALLADA VALLEY Elevation : 1800 metresProduction : 6,50,000 kg/per annum
Allada Valley – is a part of The United Nilgiri Tea Estates Co. Ltd. Produces Orthodox and Specialty Teas. An authorized tea source for users of Fair Trade Label. Teas are presently exported to U.K., Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia and Japan.
The estate is certified by Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade Certified, Ethical Tea Partnership Certified.
Contact Persons :Mr. T.G.B.Pinto / Mr. D.Hegde
The United Nilgiri Tea Estates Company Ltd,Chamraj P.O – 643 204, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India
Tel : + 91 – (0) 423-2258737Fax: + 91 – (0) 423-2258837
Email : [email protected]
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Elevation : 1954 metresArea : 36 hectaresProduction : 1,05,948 kg/per annum
BENGORM “B” ESTATE
Contact Person :Mr. Ramnik V. Madhvani
Bengorm “B” EstateHullical P.O
The Nilgiris - 643 234Tel : + 91 – (0) 423-2281315
E-mail : [email protected]
Elevation : 1954 Meters Above Sea LevelArea : 69.50 HectaresProduction : 2,57,000 kgs - Made Tea Per Annum
BenGorm Tea Estate is located at Hulical Village in The Nilgiris District. It is one of the oldest tea plantation garden of The Nilgiris. The estate adopts the finest and highest standards of tea cultivation.
BENGORM TEA ESTATE
Contact Person :Mr. A.J. Dinesh KumarBenGorm Tea Estate,
Hulical Post Office - 643234,The Nilgiris - Tamil Nadu - India.
Tel : +91 - (0) 423 - 2281366, 2281321Telefax : +91 - (0) 423 - 2281356Mobile : +91 - (0) 98422 - 81002
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Elevation : 1900 metresArea : 165.60 hectaresProduction : 6,00,000 kg/per annum Burnside Estate, owned by Southern Tea Farms, is a subsidiary of TAFE Access Ltd and a part of the Amalgamations Group. It has a modern tea factory producing Orthodox Green Tea and Black Tea. The factory is ISO 9001 2008, HACCP 2006 Certified. The Garden is Fair Trade certified since 1994.
BURNSIDE ESTATE
Contact Person :Mr. K.C. Ponnappa
Southern Tree Farms Ltd,Kotagiri P.O - 643 217,
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India
E-mail : [email protected]
Tel : + 91 – (0) 4266-271783Fax : +91 - (0) 4266-271883
BILLIMALAI ESTATEElevation : 1800 to 1950 Metres above MSLArea : 34 hectaresProduction : 1,01,116 kg/per annum“BILLIMALAI” with premium tea bushes is situated in the Queen of Hills station. M/s. Bluegate Beverages Pvt. Ltd., produces premium Nilgiri Green Tea retaining all its Medicinal values, concentrating in plucking selective tender leaf buds. The Green Tea produced is marketed in the brand name of “AVATAA” which in Sanskrit means “FRESH”. The “AVATAA” long ding green tea won the prestigious certification of “Tea with Superior Characteristics” at the North American Hot Tea Spring Championship and was showcased in “Champion Circle” at Las Vegas World Tea Expo.
Contact Person: Mr. G. Udayakumar
Billimalai Estate,Katary-Selas P.O 643 213
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 – (0) 423-2284356
Elevation : 2100 metresProduction : 9,00,000 kg/per annum Coonoor Tea Estates Company Ltd., owns 407.39 hectares and manufactures approximately 22,00,000 kgs of Orthodox Teas. This high elevation estate produces stylish flavoury high value Orthodox Black and Green teas. Estate follows GMP, HACCP Sustainable, Ecofriendly Agriculture Practices. Certified for RainForest Alliance, ISO 22000;2005, FLO-Fair Trade, UTZ.
COONOOR TEA ESTATE
Contact Person : Mr. T.J. Varghese Vaidyan
Coonoor Tea Estates Company Ltd,Springfield P.O – 643 104
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India Tel : + 91 – (0) 423-2230156/233663/2230610
Fax : + 91 – (0) 423-2232397Email : [email protected], [email protected]
CHAMRAJ ESTATEElevation : 1800 metresProduction : 15,00,000 kg/per annum
Established in 1922, UNTE's 90 years of experience enables it to raise the manufacturing of tea to a fine art. The Company has the following Certifications
Chamraj Garden Certifications : Fairtrade Certified, ISO 22000:2005, ISO 9001:2008,Kosher Certified, Rain Forest Alliance Certified , Ethical Tea Partnership Certified, UK, UTZ certified, Winner of The Great Taste Award 2012, Winner of World tea Championship 2008
Contact Persons :Mr. D. Hegde / Mr. T.G.B. Pinto
The United Nilgiri Tea Estates Company Ltd,Chamraj P.O – 643 204,
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 - (0) 423-2258737, Fax : + 91 - (0) 423-2258837
Email : [email protected], [email protected]
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Elevation : 1524 meters. Area : 798 HectaresProduction : Black Tea : 15,00,000 Kgs per annum & Green Tea : 500,000 Kgs per annum.Established In 1884, the Company has over 125 years experience in cultivation and production of excellent quality High Grown Orthodox Teas as well as Pan fired Green Teas. All estates and both producing marks (Factories), namely Craigmore Factory & Pascoe's Woodlands Factory are certified by various internationally acclaimed certification agencies, such as, Rainforest Alliance of USA, Global GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) of Germany, UTZ of Netherlands, Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) of United Kingdom and ISO 22000:2005 for Food Safety Management. All Teas Produced are fully EU Compliant for Maximum Residue Limits (Pesticide Residues).
CRAIGMORE PLANTATIONS
Contact Person:Mr. M. N. Bopana,
Craigmore Plantations (I) Pvt. Ltd. Kullakamby Post – 643 218,The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 – (0) 423-2285221 Fax: + 91 –(0) 423-2285421
Email : [email protected] or [email protected]
CORSLEY ESTATEElevation : 2000 metresArea : 50 hectaresProduction : 2,01,950 kg/per annum
Corsley Estate is located in the Kotagiri Town Panchayat.
Contact Person :Mr. Prem Sagar Pandiaraj,
Corsley Estate, Kotagiri P.O – 643 217,The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India.Tel : + 91 – (0) 4266-271637, Fax: + 91 – (0) 4266-271867
Elevation : 1900 metres Area : 151 hectaresProduction : 4,50,000 kg/per annum
Approximately 30% of the estate is planted with clonal plants and has an average yield of 2900 kgs of made tea per hectare per annum. The Company owns Devashola Estate covering 151 Ha. And producing Orthodox teas.
DEVASHOLA ESTATE
Contact Person : Mr. M.Balaji Rao
Nilgiri Agro Agencies Pvt Ltd,Clovelly Cottage East, Club Road, Coonoor – 643 101.
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 – (0) 423-2590445,
Email : [email protected]
CURZON ESTATEElevation : 1900 metresArea : 121.31 hectaresProduction : 2,22.471 kg/per annum.
Situated in Kotagiri, with an average elevation of 1740 metres Curzon Estate covers 121.31 Ha. And Manufactures approximately 0.23 million kgs of Orthodox Teas annually.
Curzon Estate Manufactures Orthodox Teas.
Contact Person :Mr. P.Palanikumar
Curzon Nilgiri Planatation Company,Kotagiri P,O – 643 217,
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 – (0) 4266 - 270784 / 270964
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Elevation : 2057 metres Area : 125.07 hectaresProduction : 4,02,350 kg/per annum
Consisting of the Erinkadu Estate covering 125.07 Ha. Golden Hills Estates Pvt. Ltd annually manufacturers 0.4 million kgs of tea. Erinkadu was the first to introduce Solar Heating System in the Tea drying process way back in 1992.
ERINKADU ESTATE
Contact Person :Mr. N. Lakshmanan
Golden Hills Estates Pvt. Ltd.Karumpalam P.O – 643 102
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 – (0) 423-2284114 Email : [email protected]
DUNSANDLE ESTATEElevation : 2100 metres Area : 155 hectaresProduction : 9,00,000 kg/per annum
Located north of Ooty in the Sholur Valley, Dunsandle Estate belonging to The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd (BBTCL) is one of the few high elevation tea estates in the Nilgiris. The factory specialises in Orthodox Tea manufacture. The estate is fully Certified as “Organic” from 1st January 2003 and is also Fair Trade certified. Since 2008, Dunsandle Estate is certified by Rain Forest Alliance (RFA) of USA.
Contact Person :Mr. Shilajit Roy Choudhury
Dunsandle Estate, Bombay Burmah Trading Corpn., Ltd. Dunsandle P.O - 643 005
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 - (0) 423-2256615Fax: + 91 - (0) 423-2256610Email : [email protected]
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Hl NPA member estates together employ
20,000 persons on full-time basis.
l NPA members support 32 primary schools and 3 Higher Secondary schools in the Nilgiris district for the benefit of the families living in the tea gardens.
l A polytechnic for the children of estate workers as well as the local community was setup in Kotagiri to mark the centenary of NPA in 1991. The polytechnic provides technical education and vocational training. The strength of the Institution is more than 1000 students.
l NPA members support a number of medical facilities in the district, ranging from clinics and dispensaries on estate premises to ful ly-equipped hospitals. Serv ices are extended to the local community beyond the estate.
l 200,000 persons in the Nilgiris are either directly or indirectly associated with tea, making tea production the most significant economic activity in this region.
NPA member estates together employ
Elevation : 2000 meters. Area : 83.16 Hectares
FARM TEA ESTATE SYNDICATE
Contact Person : Mr. Pradeep Samuel
Farm Tea Estates Syndicate,Farm Tea Estate P.O.,
Kotagiri - 643 217The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 - (0) 4266 - 279900Fax : + 91 - (0) 4266 - 29900
E-mail : [email protected]
GLENDALE ESTATEElevation : 1680 to 2140 metresArea : 350 Ha Production : 18 lakhs kg/per annum
Glendale Estate, a valley within a valley, is the cynosure of the Nilgiris. Aptly named the cognac of teas, Glendale has to offer some of the finest highgrown specialty teas like Glendale Aurea, Glendale Heritage, Glendale Twirl, Golden Twirl & Glendale White tea.Apart from the Golden Leaf Awards & top prices in the 1st Nilgiris Speciality Tea Auction, Glendale has the privilege of bagging a world record price of US. $ 600 per kg, at the Tea Auction held in US during 2006.
Contact Person :Mr. K. Rajmohan
Glendale Estate, Glenworth Estates Ltd.,P.B. No.28, Coonoor - 643 102The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 - (0) 423-2206279Fax : + 91 - (0) 423-2206279
Email : [email protected]
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HAVUKAL ESTATEElevation : 2154 metres Area : 175.85 hectaresProduction : 450000kg/per annum
Glenmorgan Tea Estate is a pioneer of Green Tea manufacturers in South India. It also produces Orthodox Black Tea and is known for its China flavour.
GLENMORGAN ESTATEElevation : 1760 metresProduction : 2.5 Million kg/per annum The factory has a manufacturing capacity of 2.5 million kg /annum of orthodox teas of various grades teas and caters to both domestic and international markets. The “HAVUKAL” teas are one of premium brand in all South Indian auction centers. The factory's capability includes making specialty teas to match specific customer tastes.CERTIFICATES OF ACCREDITATION1. ISO 9001 – 2008 – Quality Management Systems2. ISO 22000 - Food Safety Management Systems3. Ethical Tea Partnership(ETP) – Social accountability4. Rainforest Alliance - Sustainable Agriculture Standards
Contact Person : Mr. R.D.Vadera
Glenmorgan Tea Estate Company, Glenmorgan P.O – 643 237
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 – (0) 423-2254010 / 2254020
Email : [email protected]
Contact Person :Mr. T. JayaramanHavukal Estate,
Kotagiri P.O - 643 217The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India
Tel : + 91– (0) 4266 - 271356, 271256Email : [email protected]
Elevation : 1760 metresArea : 20.86 hectaresProduction : 84,608 kg/per annum
A major portion of the property is planted with clonal tea plants, better known as the Highfield Estate comprising of 20.86 Ha. It produces approximately 84,608 kgs of tea annually.
HIGHFIELD ESTATE KAIRBETTA ESTATEElevation : 1980 metres Production : 4,00,645 kg/per annum Kairbetta consists of 138.28 hectares of tea out of which 29.02 hectares have been replanted with high yielding clonal selections. Yield of the estate is 3300-3400 kgs/ha. Production capacity is 1 million kg/per annum Orthodox Tea including bought leaf operations. The property is owned by the Bhansali Family since the year 1956 and the Management and modernization of the tea factory has been an ongoing process beginning with Mr. P.C. Bhansali and presently with his son Mr. Prashant Bhansali who is the CEO/Managing Partner. The teas are exported to the U.K.,Germany, Russian Federation (CIS), Poland and the U.S.A.
Contact Person :Mr. Benjamin Bino
Swamy & Swamy Plantations Pvt. LtdHighfield Estate, Coonoor - 643101
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 – (0) 423-2230840
Contact Person :Mr. Prashant P. Bhansali
Kairbetta Estates Syndicate,Kotagiri - 643217 The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India
Tel : + 91 – (0) 4266-271729 / 271673Fax : + 91 – (0) 4266-271829
Email : [email protected]
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KATARY & SUTTON ESTATESElevation : 1675 to1830 Metres Area : 45.87 hectaresProduction : 1,36,500 kg/per annum
KAMALIN ESTATEEstd. 1943. Elevation :1826 metres . Area : 569.42 hectaresProduction : 20.50 lakh kgs /per annum Katary Estate and Sutton Estate are part of the AVT Group. The Estates are Rain Forest Alliance certified. Pesticide residues are kept within E.U norms. Good manufacturing practices (GMP) and HACCP systems are followed in the factory. The estates provide employment to about 1200 people. Free accommodation and free medical facilities for all employees, recreation facilities, crèches and education upto 5th Standard for children of the employees are some of the facilities being provided. The factory produces Orthodox and CTC teas and also specialty teas in winter.
Contact Person : Mr. D.V.M. PremkumarKamalin Tea Estates,Hulical P.O - 643234,
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India.Tel : + 91 – (0) 423-2281218
Contact Person :Mr. Suresh Jacob
Neelamalai Agro Industries Ltd,Katary & Sutton Estates,
Katary P.O – 643 213 The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91-423-2284235, 2284209 (Direct)
email : [email protected]
Elevation : 1160 - 1720 metres above MSLArea : 811.97 hectaresProduction : 8,00,000 kg/per annum
Established in 1948. The estate has 453.64 hectares under tea. Kil Kotagiri Estate situated on southern most tip of Western Ghat in South India. Rainfall varies from 1000 mm - 1500 mm annually. These conditions favour to bring out the fine, delicate flavour of Nilgiris Orthodox, CTC & Green Tea, for which Kil Kotagiri is renowned for. Teas manufactured in the new state of art Factory under ISO 22000 : 2005 standards.
KIL-KOTAGIRI ESTATE
Contact Person: Mr. K.S. Nanjappa, Sr. Manager
The Kil-Kotagiri Tea & Coffee Estates Co. Ltd,Kil-Kotagiri P.O – 643 216,
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaFax : + 91 - (0) 0422 - 2244022 Tel : (H.O) +91- 0422 - 2244033
(E) +91- 4266 - 276219, 276365, 276222Email : [email protected]
KODANAD ESTATEElevation : 1670 metres Area : 257.71 hectaresProduction : 10,00,000 kg/per annum
Kodanad Estate originated in 1860 is situated on the Eastern Most Ridges of the Blue Mountains. Kodanad tea factory is the number one tea factory in the world and fully automized and converised “ORTHODOX “tea factory. The entire factory had been rebuilt with all Good manufacturing practices (GMP) requirements. The factory is ISO 9001:2008 and 22000/HACCP certified and RFA is in Progress.
Contact Person: Mr. S. Natarajan
Kodanad Tea EstateP.B. No. 16, Kotagiri - 643 217, The Nilgiris.
Tel: + 91 - (0) 4266-270957Fax: + 91 - (0) 4266-270957
Email : [email protected]@hotmail.com
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KOTADA ESTATEElevation : 2500 metresProduction : 5,00,000 kg/per annum
Korakundah is a unit of UNTE and one of the largest producers of Organic Black and Green teas in Southern India. The Company has the following Certifications: ISO 14001:2004, ISO 22000:2005, ISO 9001:2008, Fairtrade Certificate, N.O.P by IMO Switzerland, EU by IMO Switzerland, J.A.S. Certificate, Rain Forest Alliance Certified, Kosher Certified, Ethical Tea Partnership Certified, UK, Nattherland & UTZ certified, Winner of The Great Taste Award 2012, Winner of Golden Leaf Awards 2005-2012Korakundah Tea Garden is the highest tea garden in the World.
KORAKUNDAH ESTATEElevation : 1600 meters Area : 365 hectaresProduction : 12,00,000 kg/per annum
Situated on the Eastern slopes of the Nilgiris, Kotada Estate includes Deepdale and Crofton Estates. Orthodox Black Tea, Green Tea & CTC Teas are produced. The factory is Fairtrade, ISO 9001:2008 & HACCP 2006 certified. Teas are exported to UK, EU countries and USA.
Contact Persons:Mr. D. Hegde / Mr. T.G.B. Pinto
The United Nilgiri Tea Estates Company Ltd,Chamraj P.O – 643 204,
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 – (0) 423-2258737
Fax : + 91 – (0) 423-2258837Email : [email protected]
Contact Person: Mr. K.C. Ponnappa
Stanes Amalgamated Estate Ltd.,Kotada Estate & Post - 643 236,The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 – (0) 4266-276347Fax: + 91 – (0) 4266-276335
email : [email protected] Website : www.saetea.com
Elevation : 1525 meters Area : 182.99 hectaresProduction : 2,68,199 kg/per annum
Mailoor Estate is located in Melur village in the Nilgiris, at an average elevation of 1460 metres. Mailoor Estate covers bearing area of 160.73 Ha. And manufacturers 0.27 million kgs of Orthodox Tea per year.
MAILOOR ESTATE MOUTERE ESTATEElevation : 1500 meters Area : 63 hectaresProduction : 1,86,858 kg/per annum
The Estate is located 12 kms from Coonoor Town and close to the Dolphin-Nose View point.
Contact Person:Mr. George Varghese
Nilgiri Tea Estates Co. Ltd.,Kullakamby P.O - 643 218
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 - (0) 423-2285208, +91 94873 40822
email : [email protected],[email protected]
Contact Person : Mr. S.J. Subramanian
Moutere Estate,Adderley P.O 643 102,
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 – (0) 423-2230424
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PARKSIDE ESTATEElevation : 1920 meters, Production : 8,50,000 kg/per annum
Nonsuch as the name suggests, means “nothing like it”. Nonsuch Estate is made up of four divisions namely, Nonsuch, Upper Droog, Avoca and Ibex Lodge. Our teas are manufactured and processed in the most hygienic conditions thereby ensuring consistency in the products which in volumes are around one million kgs annually. Nonsuch tea gardens brings you a rare 100% high grown Nilgiri Orthodox Tea. Nonsuch Specialty Teas have fetched highest price in South India Specialty Tea Auctions.
NONSUCH ESTATEElevation : 1859 metresProduction : 10,00,000 kg/per annum This estate produces one of the finest flavoury types of Orthodox high elevation teas. Estate follows GMP and HACCP practices, implementing all norms of ethical trade practices. Strong in Sustainable Agriculture and Ecofriendly cultivation. Certified for ISO 22000:2005, Fairtrade by FLO, Rainforest Alliance.
Contact Person :Mr. H.S. Mehta
Nonsuch Tea Estate Ltd.,Nonsuch P.O 643 238,
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 - (0) 423-2281201Fax : + 91 - (0) 423-2281501
email : [email protected]
Contact Person:Mr. N. Vinaykumar
Coonoor Tea Estates Company Ltd,Nonsuch P.O – 643 238,
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India. Tel : + 91 – (0) 423-2281390Fax: + 91 – (0) 423-2232397Email : [email protected]
SINGARA ESTATEElevation : 1220 to 1830 metres above MSLProduction : 10,00,000 kg/per annum Singara Estate is owned by the Jayanth Madhvani Group. Manufacturer : Orthodox & CTC Teas
Contact Person:Mr. Mohan Kumar
Singara EstateCoonoor - 643 101
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India. Tel : + 91 – (0) 423-2231902
Email : [email protected]
Elevation : 1980 metersProduction : 5,17,940 kg/per annum
Thiashola Tea estate is one of the oldest tea gardens in the Nilgiris. It was during the Opium War in 1858 that Chinese prisoners were held captive here and it is they who planted the first teas. Thiashola has been 'Certified Organic' by the Institute for Marketecology Switzerland for EU, JAS and USDA Standards and the factory has ISO 9001:2000 Certification from M/s RWTUV, Germany. Thiashola adopts the finest and highest standards of tea cultivation and processing.
THIASHOLA ESTATE
Contact Person : Mr. K. Jagan Thimaiah
Thiashola Estate ,Thiashola P.O 643 230
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 - (0) 423-2509244, +91 94865 30885
Fax : + 91 - (0)423-2509244email : [email protected]
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TUTTAPULLUM ESTATEElevation : 1675 metersArea : 210.40 hectares Production : 4,92,967 kg/per annum
Planted in the late 1800s, Tuttapullum lies on the main Kotagiri - Mettupalayam road, ranging in elevation from 1100 - 1830 metres above msl.
Contact Person :Mr. C. Sunderagopal
Tuttapullum Tea Produce Co.Ltd,Tuttapullum, P.O 643 242,
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 – (0) 4266-271372
Elevation : 1850 metersProduction : 5,00,000 kg/per annum The tea factory has a manufacturing capacity of 5.0 lakh kg of high grown Quality Orthodox Teas. It is located 5 km from Kotagiri town on the Kodanad road in the Nilgiris.
WARWICK ESTATE
Contact Person : Mr. M. Surendra Mohan
Warwick Estate,Kotagiri P.O 643 217
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 – (0) 4266 - 272448
Email : [email protected]
WELBECK ESTATE
Contact Person : Mr.
Stanes Amalgamated Estates Ltd.,Welbeck Estate, Lovedale P.O 643 003,
The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, IndiaTel : + 91 – (0) 423-2550677 Fax: + 91 – (0) 423-2550091E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]
[email protected] Website : www.saetea.com
K.C. Ponnappa
Elevation : 2400 meters Area : 105 hectaresProduction : 4,00,000 kg/per annum
Welbeck Estate with Welbeck and Cairnhill Divisions is situated at an elevation of 2150 to 2400 metres above MSL. Produces some of the best high grown Orthodox Black & Green teas with a typical Nilgiri flavor. Welbeck produces 0.30 million kgs of Organic Orthodox Black & Green Teas annually. The garden is Organic certified by IMO. The factory is Fairtrade, ISO 9001:2008 and HACCP 2006 certified. Exports teas to UK, EU countries & USA.
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Adderley Estate
Bengorm Tea Estate
Bengorm ‘B’ Estate
Billimalai Estate
Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Limited
Coonoor Tea Estates Company Limited
Corsley Estate
Craigmore Plantations (I) Private Limited
Curzon Nilgiri Plantation Company
Farm Tea Estates Syndicate
Glenmorgan Tea Estates Company
Glenworth Estate Limited
Golden Hills Estates Private Limited
Havukal Estates
K.M. Madha Gowder
Kairbetta Estates Syndicate
Kamalin Tea Estates
Kodanaad Tea Estates Company
Lovedale - I Estate
Lovedale - II Estate
Moutere Estate
Neelamalai Agro Industries Limited
Nihung Tea Factory
Nonsuch Tea Estates Limited
Singara Nilgiri Plantations Limited
Southern Tree Farms Limited
Stanes Amalgamated Estates Limited
Swamy & Swamy Plantations (P) Limited
Terrace Estate
Thiashola Estate
The Kil-Kotagiri Tea & Coffee Estates Company Limited
The Nilgiri Agro Agencies (Private) Limited
The Nilgiri Tea Estates Limited
Tuttapullum Tea Produce Company Limited
The United Nilgiri Tea Estates Company Limited
Warwick Estates
Welbeck Estate
