Teatulia Tea Estate

Tetulia, Bangledash

This fascinating estate was established on virgin soil in the foothills of the Himalayas in 2000. From the beginning, only organic methods have been used in this garden, leading to the first USDA Organic Certification in Bangladesh. But this is not what makes Teatulia fascinating.

The founder of this estate, Dr. Anis Ahmed, set out to create a different type of tea garden, one that would not only produce outstanding teas but would also support and sustain its workers and the local community, and protect the environment. Consider some of the unique methods used at Teatulia:

            * Manure for the plants is provided by 100% organically raised cows, which are “loaned” to villagers to provide income and nutrition. The payments on the loan are 1 liter of milk per day and 10-20 kgs of cow dung. The remaining milk, dung, and any calves belong to the villager.

            * No prepared fertilizers or chemicals are used.

            * Shade trees to protect the tea plants are carefully chosen medicinal trees, and the produce from these trees is provided free to the community, as well as the produce from other medicinal products grown at the estate.

            * Illiterate workers are provided free reading and writing instruction one hour per day.

            * Free recreational equipment is provided for local schools and clubs.

            * Education on organic practices, hygiene practices, and IT are provided as well.

Kudos to Teatulia for showing all of us what a truly great tea estate can do!        

Interested in trying a tea from Teatulia? Order Midnight Black here.

You will find the tea to be rich, sweet, and complex. One of the best blacks we have ever tasted!