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| Taste
of Himalayas |
High
Grown Orthodox Leaf Tea
The ILam tea garden is a plantation that
was the offspring of Chinese tea seeds
straight from the Emperor's court in China
gifted to Nepal's first Prime Minister
Junga Bahadur Rana. The seeds were planted
in 1863.
ILam tea estate is geographically situated
at an altitudinal level ranging from 4500-5000
ft. above sea level. |
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The lush greenery
of the tea gardens is based on the foothills
of the mighty Himalayas &. is physically
connected to the Darjeeling hills of
India where just a few kilometers across
the border one could view the tea gardens
of Darjeeling district. ILam &.
Darjeeling enjoy the same topography
where the soil &. climates are similar,
highly suitable for the cultivation
&. production of superior quality
premium tea. |
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Tea' today has become a household brand
&. has created a niche for itself
in tea markets throughout the world.
The 'ILam' brand of tea known for its
flavors &. briskness is under the
supervision &. ownership of the
Triveni Group, produces 35 thousand
Kgs. of High Grown Orthodox Black teas
annually. |
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| Sip of
Himalayas |
The
Kanyam tea estate is situated at a height
around 6,000 ft above sea level that
is the highest in ILam district &.
was first planted under the technical
collaboration of the British government.
Kanyam's first foundation was planted
by His Majesty the Late King Birendra
with a kind feeling, depth &. vision
to encourage the tea sector in Nepal
which is located very near to mountain
Kanchanjanga.
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Tea Processing Unit |
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The
Kanyam tea garden consists of approx.
240 hectares of which tea is planted
on 200 hectares &. produces around
125 thousand Kgs. of some of the most
exquisite Orthodox tea.
The
Kanyam tea factory is located at an
altitude of 5500 ft. above sea level.
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The
Darjeeling hill plantations is about
2 Km from the Kanyam tea estate &.
is similarly conducive to the kind of
environment required to grow tea with
a subtle brew &. flavor loved by
all.
Climatic conditions are so parallel
that the thick Cotton Clouds seen over
ILam &. Darjeeling literally cross
each other sparking off the same mountain
winds &. rain that clean the tea
gardens situated in these areas.
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| Producing
The High Quality CTC Tea |
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Tokla Tea garden was planted in the year 1974 with a view
to meet the domestic demand of CTC tea
of the country. Virgin land of the mountainous
foothills of south eastern Nepal was
selected for the purpose of Tokla plantation. |
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Today
Tokla commands about 300 hectares of
area under tea with a gross area of
336 hectares. Presently Tokla is producing
about 600 thousand kgs. per annum of
fine CTC Tea. |
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| Oasis
in the Forest |
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Chilingkot Tea Estate lies in the midst of a dense forest
making it a complete surprise to the
nature and natural beings. Situated
at the foothills of Mountain Mahabharata. |
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Chilingkot
produces about 100 thousand kilograms
per annum of CTC Tea with a character
with it's distinct liquor flavor. The
garden is planted with an area of 73
hectares only with a gross area of about
400 hectares. The production potential
of the estate is about 1000 thousand
kgs. per annum of finest CTC Tea. |
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| Mid grown
envy |
| Burne
Tea Estate lies at a mid section of
the hills and the plains. Burne has
a soil that can challenge any productivity
and quality presently existing in the
world. The garden comprises of an area
of 400 hectares under tea cultivation
with a gross area of 850 hectares. |
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garden has a plan of extension at the
rate of 11% every year till saturation.
Burne produces about 600 thousand kilograms
per annum of mid-grown CTC and some
Orthodox Tea also. |
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| Taming
the wild |
| Bardasi
area was reputed for it's wilderness.
The garden was planted amidst many challenges
in the year 1974. Presently the garden
has an area of 40 hectares under tea
with a gross area of about 160 hectares. |
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garden produces about 35 thousand kg
per annum of CTC black teas and has
projected production potential of about
300 thousand kg by 2008. |
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| Extended
Ilam |
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Tea Estate was planted as an extension
of ILam by the Royal Army of Col. Gajraj
Singh Thapa in the Year 1865. Soktim
Tea Estate lies at an elevation range
of 1,000 to 3,000 feet above mean sea
level. 20% of the garden is under pure
China seeds and rest remaining plants
comprise of a variety of high quality
clones. Soktim tea estate is an area
of around 100 hectares and produces
about 100 thousand kg Green Tea per
annum. |
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high grown plantation area of this garden
produces the kind of leaves that contains
more colour &. strength which retroactively
enhances the health benefits of drinking
more tea that is richer in anti-oxidants. |
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