Our Estates – LemonGrass Organic Tea Estates Pvt Ltd

Our
Estates

Lemongrass Organic Tea Estates Pvt Ltd (LOTEPL), under the able leadership of Mr Sushil Kumar Agarwal of MLA Group have been able to revive the ailing tea estates with a vision to make these tea estates well-integrated, self sustaining, ecologically balanced and economically viable tea garden.

We are proud producer of biodynamic organic tea. Biodynamic farming has not only reaped positive results for soil and environment but also taken care of health of people living and working in tea gardens. At our farms we follow earth’s DNA, working in tune with the rhythms of nature and creating a healthy and vibrant eco system. Our organic and bio-dynamic agricultural methods enhance the inherent quality of the leaf that makes our celebrated teas.

Happy Valley (1854)

The iconic tea estate is the Second Oldest Tea Estate in Darjeeling. It was initially called Wilson Tea Estate named after the Englishman David Wilson. Wilson Tea Estate was later merged with adjoining Windsor Tea Estate to form Happy Valley Tea Estate in 1929.

A History Entwined with that of Tea

Caressed by the mists Happy Valley lies overlooking the fertile Himalayan foothills. Located in the town of Darjeeling, the lush green estate is one of the highest tea plantations in the world. Some of the bushes in the garden date back 150 years.

Respect for nature is in our DNA
This is expressed through the organic and bio-dynamic methods of farming practiced. Its first and second flush Darjeeling teas are world renowned and eagerly awaited. A guided tour of the Happy Valley tea factory offers visitors a glimpse of the fascinating process of Tea Manufacturing making it to the list of Top 10 Most Visited Tourist Place of Darjeeling.

5900 ft

above sea level

778.78

hectares of lush green

376

hectares planted with tea

150 MT

hectares planted with tea

Sivitar (1870)

The Abode of Lord Shiva

One of the hills in the estate has a river flowing along the base, reminiscent of the ‘Shiva Lingam’, which gives the lush green property its name. Sivitar is located in the Kurseong sub district of Darjeeling and the crystal waters of the Mahanadi River, nourishes the fertile mountain soil which reflects in the fresh, floral taste of the tea..

With an abundance of growth

The leaves harvested from the vibrant bushes are processed into teas that are mature, well-rounded and flavorful.

2,919.95 ft

above sea level

229.84

hectares of lush green

148.92

hectares planted with tea

65 MT

hectares planted with tea

Mullootar (1870)

A Plateau Garlanded by Bamboo

Mullootar is surrounded by bamboo shoots known as Mala-bas; the short plant internodes resemble a garland of beads. A flat, plateau like area, in the Lepcha language is ‘Tar’. Thus, was born the name ‘Malla-tar’ which was later anglicized to ‘Mullootar’.

Home to the first organic teas in Asia

This unspoilt plantation grows purity and floral flavour in the many delightful cups that have served tea lovers well, the world over. This is 100% organic tea.

2,066.93 ft

above sea level

354.30

hectares of lush green

172.69

hectares planted with tea

80 MT

hectares planted with tea

Sepoydhoorah (1870)

Cradled in Scenic Beauty

The idyllic hills of Kurseong south embrace this estate, which is also known as Chamling Tea Estate. The environmentally conscious way of life in the garden results in a holistic approach to cultivation.

Rooted in bio-dynamic farming

Here the teas are as wholesome and organic as the pure air and soil that they grow in. Quintessentially the finest Darjeeling.

2,296.59 ft

above sea level

272.37

hectares of lush green

138.66

hectares planted with tea

60 MT

hectares planted with tea