Our Estates | Mktea

Koilamari	Majulighur	Gingia
Seajuli	Singlijan	Bordubi
MKSEL	Baghjan	Koomsong
Phillobari	Beesakopie	Daimukhia
Samdang	Raidang	M'bayo

KOILAMARI

2.10

Team

1600

Orthodox

Tea

Crop mil kg.

Total Area

838 1244

Planted Area

This estate enjoys excellent climatic conditions on the north bank of the Brahmaputra river. This, along with its proximity to the neighbouring forests of Arunachal Pradesh, assures a premium quality leaf and a unique brew. A cup of Koilamari tea incorporates both, a ‘brightness’ which is characteristic of the North bank of Assam’s Brahmaputra river, as well as a certain 'maltiness and thickness' of a cup originating from the tea estates near the Southern bank.

KOILAMARI TEA ESTATE

Crop: 2.10 mil kg Planted Area: 838 ha Tea: Orthodox

Koilamari

MAJULIGHUR

Total Area

961

Crop mil kg.

1.50

Team

1225

Orthodox

Tea

Planted Area

615 This estate is named after the neighboring area of Majulighur, which in turn got its name from the 17th century Assamese queen, ‘Maju Rani’. The Majulighur tea estate has long since been a hotbed of field and factory innovations for MKSEL. Some of our very first 'pilot' projects were carried out here and in one of the boldest moves by the company, Majulighur’s entire factory was technologised and converted from CTC to Orthodox manufacture, within a span of a single season. This estate now manufactures nearly 1.5 million kg of Orthodox tea.

MAJULIGHUR TEA ESTATE

Crop: 1.5 mil kg Planted Area: 615 ha Tea: Orthodox

GINGIA

Total Area

543

Crop mil kg.

1.05

Team

969 Orthodox

Tea

Planted Area

439 This estate is fondly known as the good ol’ great grandfather of Orthodox tea estates in the Assam Valley. From 1948-1960, rare seed stock of orthodox teas were planted here. Gingia Tea estate is known to be a blenders dream due to its strong, gutty cups and a standard leaf appearance throughout the year. Gingia regularly achieves quality certifications from the Tea Board of India for its teas that can imbibe any blend with that unique 'Assam- tea' character.

GINGIA TEA ESTATE

Crop: 1.05 mil kg Planted Area: 439 ha Tea: Orthodox

Maj & Ginga

SEAJULI

Total Area

372

Crop mil kg.

0.70

Team

533 Orthodox

Tea

Planted Area

294 Seajuli is named after ‘Seal Nahar’, a local plant, and ‘Juli’, an Assamese term for the neighboring streams. This estate has contributed immensely to the industry by producing clone cuttings- S8, S16, S19 & S25, which have been recognized and accepted by the TRA. It is situated fairly close to Koilmari, its gentle rolling slopes setting it apart from the relatively flat topography of Assamese tea estates. Seajuli is celebrated for its production of premium orthodox tea, and a sweet cup that is reminiscent of wild honey.

SEAJULI TEA ESTATE

Crop: 0.70 mil kg Planted Area: 294 ha Tea: Orthodox

SINGLIJAN

Total Area

432

Crop mil kg.

0.60

Team

533 Orthodox

Tea

Planted Area

271 Singlijan derives its name from the Assamese word, ‘Hingoolijan’, meaning ‘river of the Hingooli fish’. This estate produces premium orthodox tea that has become the yardstick for quality leaf and cup across local as well as international markets. Singiljan produces a vibrant, rich-bodied cup with the delicate aromas of wood and red berries. Each sip introduces a soft note of dates which gives way to a pleasant, lingering maltiness.

SINGLIJAN TEA ESTATE

Crop: 0.60 mil kg Planted Area: 271 ha Tea: Orthodox

Seajuli & Singli

BORDUBI

2.0

Team

1784

Orthodox

Tea

Crop mil kg.

Total Area

897 1216

Planted Area

The current HQ for MKSEL's south-bank operations, Bordubi serves as a landmark as well as a tea estate. It manufactures well rolled heavy black teas with a distinctly gutty and thick cup. It has one of the group's largest factory structures, which has been recently renovated and equipped with brand new lines of orthodox tea manufacturing machines. This tea estate even features its very own 9-hole golf course and a multi-sports club house where staff from the neighbouring MKSEL gardens meet up every weekend to exchange notes over a round or two.

BORDUBI TEA ESTATE

Crop: 2.0 mil kg Planted Area: 897 ha Tea: Orthodox

Bordubi

BAGHJAN

1.5

Team

1163

Orthodox

Tea

Crop mil kg.

Total Area

575

776

Planted Area

Since its establishment in 1922, this picturesque estate is known for its brisk and strong cup of tea. A fitting characteristic to Baghjan’s namesake, the lion, which translates to ‘bagh’ in hindi. The estate is located right on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra river and its neighbours include the illustrious 'Dighaltarang tea estate' and 'Dibru Saikhowa National Park'.

BAGHJAN TEA ESTATE

Crop: 1.5 mil kg Planted Area: 575 ha Tea: Orthodox

Baghjan

KOOMSONG

Total Area

973

Crop mil kg.

1.58

Team

1312

Orthodox

Tea

Planted Area

669 This tea estate produces a proper Gentleman's cuppa which is naturally spicy and strong. The leaf is wiry, long and consistently even. This estate has an excellent bush population in its field and is therefore one of the highest yielding estates for the group in the South Bank.

KOOMSONG TEA ESTATE

Crop: 1.58 mil kg Planted Area: 669 ha Tea: Orthodox

PHILLOBARI

Total Area

584

Crop mil kg.

0.85

Team

957 Orthodox

Tea

Planted Area

406 This estate is located very close to the Myanmar border and produces some of the most unique teas. Its leaf is well rolled, heavy and full of golden tips. The cup is malty with hints of honey-dew sweetness and makes for the perfect morning cup of tea.

PHILLOBARI TEA ESTATE

Crop: 0.85 mil kg Planted Area: 406 ha Tea: Orthodox

Koom & Phillo

BEESAKOPIE

Total Area

1160

Crop mil kg.

1.25

Team

1169

Orthodox

Tea

Planted Area

669 Beesakopie's teas are reminiscent of honey and caramel overtones, with the whisper of a delicate woodiness. Beesakopie’s factory is one of the largest in Assam; and their teas make for a brisk, multi-layered cup which lingers on your palette long after you've drained your cup of tea. Their distinctly sweet aromas can brighten up almost any cup. Beesakopie Tea Estate also houses the fully-staffed Central Hospital, which is one of the largest and most well equipped hospitals in the area with facilities such as emergency OPD, operation theatre, maternity wards, X-Ray and imaging as well as a dental department.

BEESAKOPIE TEA ESTATE

Crop: 1.25 mil kg Planted Area: 669 ha Tea: Orthodox

DAIMUKHIA

Total Area

840

Crop mil kg.

1.0

Team

951 Orthodox

Tea

Planted Area

587 Settled close to the Burmese border in the Tinsukia district, Daimukhia's leaves are plucked and transported to factories in the neighbouring estates of Beesakopie and Raidang for manufacturing. While going through the lush green fields of tea in this estate, one comes across a site with the remains of an old building, which was once the estate's factory in the early 1900's. The story of how the factory building came down is one of myths and legends - perfect for discussing over a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon.

DAIMUKHIA TEA ESTATE

Crop: 1.0 mil kg Planted Area: 587 ha Tea: Orthodox

Beesa & Dai

RAIDANG

Total Area

1978

Crop mil kg.

1.95

Team

& CTC

Orthodox

Tea

Planted Area

936 1984

Raidang Tea Estate, the erstwhile HQ of the fabled ‘Doom Dooma Tea Company’, is one our largest tea estates in terms of land area (just under 2000 hectares!). It produces a full-bodied, robust and brisk Assam cup which beams with pronounced notes of malt right from the start. These flavors hum along throughout, briefly interrupted by subtle undertones of raspberry around the edges which add a layer of depth and a rounded feel to the liquor. Soft sweetness akin to dried drupes can be picked up in the aftertaste.

RAIDANG TEA ESTATE

Crop: 1.95 mil kg Planted Area: 936 ha Tea: CTC & Orthodox

Sam & Rai

SAMDANG

Total Area

1821

Crop mil kg.

1.65

Team

1691

Orthodox

Tea

Planted Area

889 The sister estate of Raidang, both estates enjoy several similar qualities and terroir. However, while the Raidang cup possesses a hint of raspberry, the tea from Samdang embodies more of a floral note. Samdang, along with Raidang, Daimukhia and Beesakopie, constituted the famous erstwhile Doom Dooma Tea Company gardens. Now, under the fold of MKSEL's tea estates, all their factories have been modernised, automated and converted from CTC to Orthodox which brings out the true flavour and characteristics of the teas manufactured in this region.

SAMDANG TEA ESTATE

Crop: 1.65 mil kg Planted Area: 889 ha Tea: Orthodox

M'BAYO

2.0

Team

1800

CTC

Tea

Crop mil kg.

Total Area

750 1500

Planted Area

M’bayo tea estate located in the high altitude region of Bukavu (DRC), is home to the choicest African teas. Its consistent soil and weather profile ensure premium quality of tea leaves and the large tracts of fertile land available nearby offer plenty of room for expansion. MKSEL has refurbished the existing factory in M’bayo and it is now the first and only ISO 22000 and HACCP certified tea factory in the region.

M'BAYO TEA ESTATE

Crop: 2.0 mil kg Planted Area: 750 ha Tea: CTC

M'bayo