Popular Tea Gardens in Assam
The state Assam is nestled in the North-eastern part of India, is considered as the second largest north-eastern state. The state is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, picturesque landscapes and mostly for its abundant natural forest resources and lush green tea gardens that produce finest teas in the world.
The Assam is one of the largest tea growing region in India which contributes approximately 50% of the country’s total tea production, and has earned the title of “Tea estate”. In 2008, Assam’s Orthodox tea has been received GI (Geographical Indication) tag, produces about 20 million kg of orthodox tea per year. This GI tag will help Assam tea to get international worldwide recognition.
This North-eastern state, Assam is spotted with more than 2500 tea gardens and One of the insight of tea tourism in Assam is visiting its sprawling tea gardens, relish the smooth malty flavor of Assam tea with its beath-taking landscapes. People visit Assam to experience and enjoy Assam tea, tasty delicacies and to witnessing the beautiful green-lush gardens.
Here we have curated a list of 10 popular tea gardens in Assam, where the beauty of nature and the rich traditions of tea cultivation come together in perfect harmony and promise a memorable and enlightening adventure, which will surely delight your heart:
1. Monabari Tea Estate
Monabarie Tea Estate is located in the Biswanath Chariali district of Assam, listed among India’s Top Tea Tourism Destinations. This tea estate is considered as the Asia’s largest Tea Estate and is popular for its reddish bright color tea flavour, featuring floral and earthy notes that showcase Assam’s richness in producing teas. the months of October to April is considered the best time to visit Monabari tea estate.
2. Halmari Tea Estate
The Halmari Tea Estate is located in the Moran district of Assam, is known for its traditional flavoured, luxury and (crush, tear, curl) CTC teas. However Halmari Tea Estate has gained worldwide popularity due to its exceptional quality, Long rolled leaves with refreshing clonal flavor. The tourists visiting Halmari tea Estate to witness the art of plucking and producing tea leaves, the ruby red colour of tea and its lovely mellow taste along with the beauty of tea estates.
3. Joonktollee Tea Estate
The Joonktolle tea estate is located in Barbam, Dibrugarh District of Upper Assam, is known for its plantation & manufacturing of CTC Tea, Orthodox Tea & Green Tea including Tea Waste. This popular tea garden showcases the richness of culture of Assam’s tea in every carefully picked leaf. Since 1874, Joonktolle tea estate have been producing India’s finest Assam tea.
4. Mangalam Tea Estate
Mangalam Tea Estate, located in Towkok Grant No.2 lies close to Sibsagar district of Assam, is a great example of creating the ideal layout of a tea plantation. The tea from Mangalam tea estate is slightly stronger and creamier than other varieties of teas as it is mostly made from clonal tea trees. This tea estate is famous not only for producing excellent black and green tea leaves but also it focusing on modern technique of tea planting and cultivation.
5. Nagrijuli Tea Estate
The Nagrijuli Tea Estate, located in the Baksa district of Assam is produce unique and quality tea to its customers and is widely renowned for its two famous products, one is CTC (crush, tear, curl) tea and the other one is its unique Orthodox tea formula.
6. Amchong Tea Estate
The Amchong Tea Estate is located in Panbari of Kamrup district of state of Assam is highly focusing on providing the best quality tea experience to its customers. In the year 2015, Amchomg tea estate introduced Orthodox tea in its product line and since then it has become widely popular among tourists, all over the world.
7. Sapoi Tea Estate
The Sapoi Tea Estate is located in the Sonitpur district of Assam offers a magnificent view of the surrounding area to its visitors. This estate also offers guest rooms facilities to its visitors to witness and experience beautiful tea garden tour.
8. Nonoi Tea Estate
Nonoi Tea Estate is located in the Nagaon district of Assam is famous for its efforts to sustain and diversify its tea business and produces both Orthodox and CTC teas. This Estate has adopted all the necessary measures to protect the environment and considered as the great place for tea lovers to taste different tea flavours.
9. Corramore Tea Estate
The Corramore tea estate is located near Indo Bhutan border surrounded by picturesque blue and green hills jointly with Bhutan borderline. The Corramore tea estate is particularly famous for its tea plantation by utilizing modern and traditional tea-producing techniques. This tea estate is popular for its flavorful and aromatic teas.
10. Khongea Tea Estate
Khongea Tea Estate is located in Dimow town, subdivision of Sivasagar district in Assam, India. The Khongea tea estate offers malty-sweet aroma, deep amber liquor to their tourists, that we have come across. You can expect Malty and Sweet flavored high quality tea from this estate.
Now you have gone through the travel guide of popular tea gardens in Assam, where the tea estates provides you with enchanting opportunities to exploring the rich heritage of tea tourism in Assam. It is an experience that connects one to the land, its people, and a centuries-old tradition. Whether you are a tea enthusiast or a nature lover, Assam’s tea gardens promise a memorable and enlightening adventure. So, pack your bags and embark on a journey to the land with us “Trip to Farm” – where every cup of tea tells a story.
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