Tea Estates

Phulbari Tea Estate, acquired in 1951, is situated in Srimangal district – the prized tea belt of Sylhet. The estate passes through the dense forests of Lawwacherra Natural Park, home to many species of rare wildlife such as hoolock gibbons and the slow loris. The dense vegetation of raktan, shegun, and thick growth of jai bamboos add to the natural bio-diversity of the area.

Phulbari is the Group’s highest producing unit, producing cups with bright infusion, sought after by buyers throughout the season. Devastatingly affected by the Magurcherra gas explosion in 1997, the Estate has since witnessed a commendable turnaround through habitat restoration and soil rehabilitation.

Located next to Phulbari Tea Estate, this estate is fringed by the Lawacherra forest, numerous lemon farms (locally known as lebu bari) and villages comprising the Khasi tribal communities. This estate is the Group’s latest acquisition, having been purchased in 2001, and now producing high-yielding clones on its gentle and undulating slopes.

Situated in the undulating plains of Moulvibazar, this is indeed where the Group’s long and arduous journey started way back in 1921, when our founder, Mr. M. Ahmed Chowdhury acquired this property from Octavius Steel at the height of the British Raj.

This estate is now the Group’s highest yielding unit, boasting of impressive compact sections with rigorous growth of high quality clones such as BT2, TV1, TV9, adequately shaded by odo (Albizzia odoratissima), bokain (Azadirachta indica) and Acacia trees.

The estate is crossed by numerous streams (or cherrah) adding to the sandy, loamy texture of the plantations.

Ameenabad is one of the Group’s latest acquisitions. Since its acquisition in 2001, the aggressive field renewal programs of the estate have enormously transformed the estate into a high yielding property. Yields from the newly planted tea bushes add to the quality gradient of the estate. The Group embarked on an ambitious plan and a green drive to improve the micro-climate of the area through establishment of numerous water bodies, vegetative propagation and tree plantations.

One of the Group’s oldest acquisitions in the year 1950, Habibnagar’s terrains were established by our founder four generations ago. Uprooting and replanting programs now form a major part of the estate’s development plans as it seeks to further establish high quality clones in its plantations. Habibnagar is also home to the Group’s experimental germ-plasm centre, which includes exotic fruit plantation and fishery projects.

This estate, situated 15 kilometres north of Sylhet, was acquired in 1991. The Group’s vigorous uprooting and replanting programs have transformed Khan from a neglected estate to one of the Group’s most prized plantations.

The estate’s gentle slopes and low-lying plains now combine a variety of top quality clones such as TV1, BT2, Teenali 17 etc. The undulating slopes are also home to the Group’s largest rubber plantations, producing natural raw rubber (RSS 5).

Nestled on the foothills of the Khasi-Jainta hill range on the eastern banks of the River Sari, Lallakhal is surrounded by turquoise blue river water flowing from upstream, distant hills of the Meghalaya and lush greenery. Soaked by the sun, wind and rain, the stony and slaty soil from the steep and rugged terrains produces excellent teas of strong liquor and unique flavor.

Lallakhal’s mountainous terrain and pristine location has in recent years elevated the estate to a major tourist location, with visitors from near and far wanting to experience the untouched serenity of its location.

The flat plains of this idyllic estate, which were once home to leopards and sambar deers, also harbours a rich history and heritage – some of its mature tea sections were planted by none other than our founder, Mr. M. Ahmed Chowdhury, after he acquired the estate in 1960.

Afifanagar is nestled on the foothills of the Jainta hill range with its plains stretching right up-to the India-Bangladesh border. While its streams with crystal clear water run through the plantations, its flora and fauna are colourful and abundant, with sunlight-seeking orchids climbing on age-old koroi (Albizzia lebbeck) shade trees. This estate is blessed with excellent climatic conditions and soil with rich organic content.