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THE ARYA TEA ESTATE
Established 1885

A sedate and pristine location- the Queen of the hills, Darjeeling, is the exotic niche of Arya Tea Estate. The plantation spreads across 125 hectares and starting at an altitude of 1820 meters spreads down to 900 meters with average of 1500 meters. Producing 70 tons annually, Arya tea is prolific producer and exporter of the finest range of Black Tea and the delicate varieties of Green Tea. It also has a range of its own jewels- Ruby (Black Tea), Emerald (Green Tea), Pearl (White Tea), Diamond (Chunky Tips) and Topaz (Oolong).

LEGEND OF THE MONKS

In 1763 Buddhist Monks set out on an unknown expedition. It is now assumed that they were in search of a place to build a monastery. And that they found one in a beautiful, sloping terrain at Darjeeling- Queen of the hills.

Besotted by the scenic beauty, the monks decided to build the monastery right there, at an area called the Observatory Hill. An exodus of monks and Bhutia tribesmen was witnessed soon as the construction of the monastery hastily underway.

Construction was completed in 1765 with the monastery being christened as” Darjeeling”. The area attracted inhabitants from nearby Sikkim, with monks and tribesmen slowly generating a population of sorts. There was also a brief period of turmoil, when the Nepalese army attacked the monastery unsettling the monks and making them run for cover up the nearby hills. The monks had by now formed a strong base in the region, but had to wait for the Nepalese army to leave the hills in 1810 before moving back in. They slowly expanded their presence and gave rise to a thriving township – Darjeeling.

The quality and characteristics of Darjeeling Tea is its geographical location. The distinctive flavor and mystical fragrance sets it apart from other teas, giving it a status of a fine vintage wine.

Darjeeling has earned the recognition of connoisseurs who consider it a benchmark, when it comes to validating tea. It has also gained the patronage of some of the most sensitive tea drinkers who know exactly what they want from their cup of luxury.

Arya Tea Estate prides over the fact that it has been able to satisfy the most discerning tea drinkers across the world.

Arya tea estate is a Bio organic Certified Estate, representing a legacy that has strived consistently to craft the finest type of Darjeeling Tea. The origins of this culture-reach
Estate trace back to a time when the monks first set foot in Darjeeling. The plantations were developed and nurtured by the monks who have set the gardens apart with an element of purity that graces every leaf that is grown at the magnificent plantations.

HERE IS HOW TEA IS PRODUCED AT ARYA TEA ESTATE

Plucking is an art. The quality of raw tea leaf depends a great deal on the way it is plucked.

The pluckers at Arya Tea Estate represent a lineage of skilled women who have been providing their valuable services for generations.

Fresh garden leafs after the eradication of foreign matter is spread across ‘withering troughs’. Air is made to pass from under the leaves as they wither. The objective of withering is to free the green leaves from moisture and prepare them to withstand the pressure of being rolled without breaking up.

Rolling helps expose the sap to the oxygen in the air, besides twisting the leaf characteristically.

The cell sap is enriched with tannin, caffeine, protein and other substances which provide the characteristic color to the tea liquor during infusion

The leaves after being rolled are spread on to fermenting beds and left for varying periods as may be necessary for the type of manufacture.
Proper fermentation alters the color of the leaf to coppery and gives off characteristic aroma after the leaves react with each other when being rolled.

After fermentation, the leaves are dried in a drying machine.

The object is to arrest fermentation and slowly desiccate the leaf in a way to exact moisture and also prevent the tea from being scorched.

Sorting machines help sort the tea into different grades. The is passed over wire meshes are of various sizes, hence the whole leaf, broken leaf, fanning and dust grades collect at different areas.

The different grades of tea are packed into plywood chests/paper sacks/consumer packs that are lined with aluminum foil.

Tea tasting is a refined art which necessarily encompasses a large number of variables.
A taster’s palate and olfactory senses are finely sensitive and highly discriminatory. We have experienced tasters that deliver you the cup that truly cheers.

The boiled and aromatic, a cup of Arya Monk Darjeeling tea provides a mild yet enriching experience that tea lovers yearn for. Just pour a cup and watch the light golden liquor shine and let the flavorous steam embrace your senses.