About Dorje

Once upon a time, there was a small tea garden in the foothills of the Himalayas. The garden was called Selim Hill, and it had been in the same family for generations. The tea from Selim Hill was known for its delicate flavor and its rich aroma.

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One day, two young men named Ashish and Anurag decided to leave their jobs in the city and return to their family's tea garden. They were inspired to do so after seeing the decline of the Darjeeling Tea industry in recent years. A combination of factors, such as climate change, political turmoil, mismanagement, a dampening export market, and exploitative middlemen, had been severely affecting the operations of these heritage gardens.

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Ashish and Anurag knew that they wanted to do something to help revive the Darjeeling Tea industry. They decided to start a new company called Dorje Teas.

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Dorje is the Tibetan word for "thunderbolt," and it represents the power of the tea plant. Dorje Teas is located in the heritage Selim Hill Tea Garden in Darjeeling, India. The garden is located at 4000 ft above sea level, and it borders the town of Kurseong.

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Ashish and Anurag were committed to sustainable and ethical tea production. They used organic farming practices and they paid their workers a fair wage. They were also working to re-imagine the space of the tea estate, by moving away from the model of commercially exploited plantations to that of an inclusive and naturally holistic garden.

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Dorje Teas offers a variety of organic Darjeeling Teas, Green Teas, and Cold Brew Teas. They are committed to delivering fresh, high-quality tea directly to their customers. They believe that Darjeeling Tea can indeed be accessible, available, and affordable.

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Dorje Teas offers a subscription service that allows customers to receive fresh, high-quality tea directly to their door on a monthly or quarterly basis.

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Dorje Teas' subscription service is a great way to save money on tea and to ensure that you always have fresh, high-quality tea on hand.

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If you are looking for a delicious and convenient way to enjoy fresh, high-quality Darjeeling Teas, Green Teas, and Cold Brew Teas, then I encourage you to check out Dorje Teas' subscription service.

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Dorje Teas is known for its specialty teas, which are made with the finest leaves from the Selim Hill Tea Garden. These teas are handpicked and processed with care, and they are infused with the unique flavors of the Darjeeling region.

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Some of Dorje Teas' specialty teas include:

• First Flush Darjeeling Tea: This tea is made with the first leaves of the tea plant, which are picked in the spring. It has a light, delicate flavor with notes of citrus and honey.

• Second Flush Darjeeling Tea: This tea is made with the second leaves of the tea plant, which are picked in the summer. It has a fuller flavor with notes of fruit and spice.

• Autumn Flush Darjeeling Tea: This tea is made with the third leaves of the tea plant, which are picked in the fall. It has a rich, malty flavor with notes of chocolate and nuts.

• Darjeeling Green Tea: This tea is made from young, unfermented leaves. It has a light, grassy flavor with notes of cucumber and melon.

• Darjeeling Oolong Tea: This tea is made from partially fermented leaves. It has a complex flavor with notes of fruit, honey, and spice.

 

Dorje Teas has won several awards for their tea. Here are a few of them

• 2022 Golden Tea Leaf India Award: Dorje Teas won the Gold Award for their First Flush Darjeeling Tea in the 2022 Golden Tea Leaf India Awards.

• 2022 Great Taste Awards: Dorje Teas won a Gold Star for their First Flush Darjeeling Tea in the 2022 Great Taste Awards.

• 2022 World Tea Awards: Dorje Teas was a finalist in the 2022 World Tea Awards in the category of Best Black Tea.

 

How to Reach

• By car: The nearest major city is Siliguri, which is about 15 kilometers from Dorje Tea Estate. You can take the NH31 highway from Siliguri to reach Dorje Tea Estate. The total driving time is about 30 minutes.

• By train: The nearest railway station is Kurseong Railway Station, which is about 3 kilometers from Dorje Tea Estate. You can take a train from Siliguri to Kurseong and then walk or take a taxi to Dorje Tea Estate. The total travel time is about 1 hour.

• By bus: There are regular buses from Siliguri to Kurseong. You can get off at the Kurseong Bus Stand and then walk or take a taxi to Dorje Tea Estate. The total travel time is about 1 hour.

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Once you reach Dorje Tea Estate, you can contact the tea factory to arrange for a tour of the estate. The factory is open from 9am to 5pm, and tours are available at 10am, 11am, 2pm, and 3pm.