About Sundarpur Tea Estate

Once upon a time in 1925, a man named P.C. Borooah founded the Sundarpur Tea Estate. With hard work and dedication, he brought his dream to life and created a legacy that would last for generations to come. And so, the Sundarpur Tea Estate came into existence, a testament to the power of one person's determination and passion. In the year 1975, the administration of the plantation was handed over to Jayanta Kumar Borooah. In the year 1997, Sundarpur Tea Estate achieved the prestigious certification of being an organic tea estate by the renowned Rainforest Alliance

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Discover the sprawling estate nestled in the picturesque Tinsukia district of Assam, India, spanning a vast expanse of 2,000 hectares. Engage in the exquisite taste of tea from Sundarpur Tea Estate, one of the largest tea estates in Assam. With an annual production of over 1.8 million kilograms, their tea is a testament to their commitment to quality. Indulge in the exquisite taste of Sundarpur Tea Estate's premium tea, renowned for its outstanding taste and unwavering consistency. Experience the legacy of innovation at their estate, was one of the first tea estates in Assam to adopt the use of CTC (crush, tear, curl) processing.

The current team at Sundarpur Tea Estate is led by the following individuals:

• Managing Director: Lakhimi Borooah

• Directors: Jahnabi Phookan, Atreyee Borooah Thekedath, Arun Thekedath, and Ashish Phookan

• Production Manager: Arun Thekedath

• Sales Manager: Ashish Phookan

• The team is committed to producing high-quality Assam tea and is constantly working to improve the quality and consistency of the tea produced at the estate. The team is also committed to environmental sustainability and is working to reduce the environmental impact of the tea production process.

• The team at Sundarpur Tea Estate is proud of the work that they do and is committed to producing the best possible tea for their customers.

 

The specialty of Sundarpur Tea Estate is its full-bodied, malty Assam tea with a strong, lingering flavor. The tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which are grown in the rich, fertile soil of the Assam region. The tea is processed using traditional methods, and is carefully monitored throughout the production process to ensure that it meets the high standards of Sundarpur Tea Estate.

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Here are some of the most popular teas from Sundarpur Tea Estate:

• Assam Orthodox: This tea is made using traditional methods and is characterized by its full-bodied flavour and malty aroma.

• Assam CTC: This tea is made using a more modern method, and is characterized by its strong, lingering flavour.

 

On September 14th, 2013, the Trustea code was officially launched. This code was created to assess the impact on the environment, safety, and livelihoods. The code was field tested and Sundarpur Tea Estate was one of the six pilots selected for the test. The estate achieved compliance within the first year, making it the second in India to do so. Additionally, it became the first estate in North-East India to be trustea verified.

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How to reach

• By car: The nearest major city is Tezpur, which is about 35 kilometers from Sundarpur Tea Estate. You can take NH37 from Tezpur to reach Sundarpur Tea Estate. The total driving time is about 45 minutes.

• By train: The nearest railway station is Tezpur Railway Station, which is about 25 kilometers from Sundarpur Tea Estate. You can take a train from Tezpur to Tezpur and then take a taxi or bus to Sundarpur Tea Estate. The total travel time is about 1 hour.

• By bus: There are regular buses from Tezpur to Sundarpur Tea Estate. You can get off at the Sundarpur Tea Estate bus stop and then walk to the estate. The total travel time is about 1 hour.