Caramel Sweetness: Oldest tea gardens of AssamĀ 

Feb5,2024

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Assam, a region synonymous with tea, is home to some of the oldest tea gardens in the world, each with its own rich history and contribution to the global tea industry.

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Tea gardens of Assam

The Halmari Tea Estate, established over a century ago, is one of Assam's oldest and largest tea gardens.

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Halmari Tea Estate

It is renowned for its exceptional teas, characterized by a strong malty flavor with a hint of caramel sweetness, nurtured by the Brahmaputra River.

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Malty flavour

Another historical gem is the Meleng Tea Estate, which began operations in 1852.

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Meleng Tea Estate

In its early days, it was a wild land, inhabited by tigers, leopards, and elephants, making it a challenging environment to cultivate tea.

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Wild land

The Corramore Tea Estate, founded by Robert Logan from Scotland in the 1860s, also holds a place among the oldest tea estates in Assam.

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Corramore Tea Estate

Its name, derived from Gaelic words meaning 'big cleft,' reflects the heritage of the Logan family and their farm in Lanarkshire.

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Meaning of Corramore

These ancient tea gardens are not just agricultural sites; they are a testament to Assam's enduring legacy as a premier tea-producing region.

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Ancient legacy