Trustea · Since 2013
In the year 1925, Late P.C. Borooah — a pioneer tea-planter of Assam — established Sundarpur Tea Estate. A man of extraordinary vision, he went on to become a Freedom Fighter, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional tea and courage.
Today, the estate continues to honour that founding spirit. Nestled in the verdant plains of the upper Brahmaputra valley, Sundarpur spans lush acres of single-estate cultivation — where the deep, malty character of true Assam tea is carefully nurtured through every season.
"The soil of Assam holds within it a story older than memory. We merely bring it to your cup."
From a jungle grant cleared on foot in 1925 to 1.8 million kilograms of premium tea today — the Borooah family's century-long journey defines what Sundarpur stands for.
In 1925, Late P.C. Borooah — a pioneer tea-planter of Assam who went on to become a Freedom Fighter and then a Parliamentarian — embarked on a remarkable journey into the world of tea by clearing and planting a grant of land known to the local inhabitants as "Sundarpur".
Travelling large distances by foot, bicycle and bullock cart to reach Sundarpur, his determination, hard work and persistence slowly bore fruit — and the young plantation began to flourish.
— The Founding, 1925Pioneer. Freedom Fighter. Parliamentarian. The estate carries the weight of each of those identities with pride — rooted in the same red soil of the Brahmaputra valley that P.C. Borooah first walked across a century ago.
In 1975, the reins of administration passed to Late Mr. Jayanta Kumar Borooah. His single-handed toil and devotion established Sundarpur Tea Estate as a producer of high quality Assam tea at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre.
"To make Sundarpur a producer of high quality Assam Tea, and to let the consumers Taste the Difference."
— Late Mr. Jayanta Kumar BorooahAs one of the first Indians trained in tea tasting by A.W. Figgis — one of the leading tea broking houses of the era — his vision raised Sundarpur from a family estate to an internationally recognised name. By then the estate also encompassed Baruakhat and Ratanpur.
The management of Baruanagar Tea Estates Pvt. Ltd. today focus on manufacturing high quality Assam Tea for blenders and packeteers around the world — upholding the values of quality and consistency that define Sundarpur.
"To carry forward a century of tea craftsmanship while continuously delivering the character, strength, and quality that define premium Assam tea."
— The Present LeadershipToday, Baruanagar Tea Estates Pvt. Ltd. continues to build upon the foundations laid across generations — combining traditional expertise, modern manufacturing practices, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Rich alluvial Brahmaputra soil, monsoon climate — each bush tended by generations of skilled hands.
Two leaves and a bud — hand-plucked at peak flush for maximum flavour, aroma and golden tip quality.
Fresh leaf spread on troughs, reducing moisture under precise conditions to prepare for rolling.
Orthodox rolling or CTC — developing the colour, strength and character unique to Sundarpur.
Precision-graded, quality-tasted and packed for blending houses and packeteers worldwide.
The Trustea Code — designed to evaluate Environment, Safety and Livelihoods — was formally launched on September 14th, 2013. Sundarpur Tea is proud to be among its certified gardens, reflecting our enduring commitment to responsible, transparent cultivation.
Our certifications represent the daily choices made by every worker, manager and leader on this estate to uphold the highest standards of human and environmental welfare.
Our core mission is to establish an active agro-ecosystem that is socially responsible, ecologically sustainable, and economically viable. We achieve this by maximizing organic inputs, prioritizing biological disease controls, and intentionally altering field habitats to encourage natural pest predators to thrive.
Soil rejuvenation through extensive vermiculture stands at the center of our cycle, utilizing indigenous earthworm species to process organic residues into rich nutrient matrices. This estate-produced vermicompost is integrated precisely during nursery rooting-sleeve filling, block replanting, and mature field applications to cultivate robust macro- and micro-flora activity.
Whether you're a blender, packeteer, importer or simply curious about our estate — we'd love to hear from you.