All About Assam
There has been a lot of interest from you, our lovely tea drinkers, about the gardens we buy our tea from in Assam.
Located in the north-east of India, Assam is one of the World’s most famous tea producing regions. Assam covers the Brahmaputra valley which reaches from the Himalayas down to the Bay of Bengal. It’s one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet and home to some unique plants and animals, including rare orchids and the one-horned Indian rhino. It’s also one of the last wild habitats of the Asian Elephant. Due to increased environmental awareness and more sustainable tea growing methods, particularly for Organic tea gardens, local flora and wildlife is thriving.
The Importance of Transparency
Assam is, however, one of the poorest regions in the world and many people find employment within the tea industry.
Tea is a very labour intensive product to produce and workers are employed for tasks such as plucking, weeding, pruning and composting - as well as working in the factories to process the teas. More than 80% of tea pickers in Assam are women.
We believe that providing transparency on where we source our tea from will help build a more sustainable supply chain by empowering all stakeholders in the tea industry - from producers to workers to civil groups.
We recognise the size of the challenge but by sharing this information we hope to show how important it is for us to work only with progressive tea estates who look to improve the quality of life for their workers and their families.
Our Partner Gardens
We are proud to buy our black tea from 7 partner gardens in Assam.
Attareekhat
Length of Partnership
We've worked with Attareekhat since 2006
Address
McLeod Russel India Ltd.
PO: Attareekhat Udalguri, 784527
Assam, India
Borengajuli
Length of Partnership
We've worked with Borengajuli since 2006
Address
McLeod Russel India Ltd.
PO: Tongal-Khoirabari Rd, Dimakuchi, 784526
Assam, India
Harchurah
Length of Partnership
We've worked with Harchurah since 2006
Address
McLeod Russel India Ltd.
PO: Harchurah, 784001
Assam, India
Phulbari
Length of Partnership
We've worked with Phulbari since 2006
Address
McLeod Russel India Ltd.
PO: Balipara Sonitpur, 784101
Assam, India
Jalinga
Length of Partnership
We've worked with Jalinga since 2013
Address
Jalinga Tea Co. Pvt. Ltd.
PO: Rosekandi Grant Pt II, 788117
Assam, India
Jamguri
Length of Partnership
We've worked with Jamguri since 2014
Address
Ambootia Tea Group
PO: Oating, Golaghat, 785621
Assam, India
Sewpur
Length of Partnership
We've worked with Sewpur since 1999
Address
Chamong Tee Exports Pvt. Ltd.
PO: A.T.Road, Tinsukia, 786125
Assam, India
Tasting Notes
Heavy rainfalls and high humidity means that the soil in the Brahmaputra Valley is rich and fertile and is perfect for growing some of the best teas in the World. Only tea grown in the Brahmaputra Valley is truly Assam.
Assam tea is world-famous for its big, rich & malty character which makes it perfect for our signature Everyday tea blends.
Our assam teas
Organic Everyday Tea
Gold Tea
Fairtrade Everyday Tea
