Puttabong Tea Estate, also historically known as Tukvar, is widely regarded as the oldest tea estate in Darjeeling. Established in the mid-19th century during the very beginning of tea cultivation in the hills, Puttabong occupies a foundational place in the story of Darjeeling tea.

Situated in the Darjeeling East region, the estate stretches across expansive Himalayan slopes overlooking the Teesta Valley. Its long history, combined with a diverse range of elevations, allows Puttabong to produce teas with remarkable seasonal variation.

Over generations, Puttabong has evolved while preserving its traditional identity, making it a benchmark estate for understanding classic Darjeeling terroir and craftsmanship.

Puttabong Tea Estate operates under structured, large-scale plantation management, with a strong emphasis on:

Maintaining consistent leaf quality across extensive sections

Orthodox manufacturing techniques

Worker welfare and estate infrastructure

Long-term sustainability of bush health

The estate supports a large resident tea community, many of whom trace their association with the garden back several generations.

Puttabong Tea Estate, also historically known as Tukvar, is widely regarded as the oldest tea estate in Darjeeling. Established in the mid-19th century during the very beginning of tea cultivation in the hills, Puttabong occupies a foundational place in the story of Darjeeling tea.

Situated in the Darjeeling East region, the estate stretches across expansive Himalayan slopes overlooking the Teesta Valley. Its long history, combined with a diverse range of elevations, allows Puttabong to produce teas with remarkable seasonal variation.

Over generations, Puttabong has evolved while preserving its traditional identity, making it a benchmark estate for understanding classic Darjeeling terroir and craftsmanship.

Puttabong Tea Estate operates under structured, large-scale plantation management, with a strong emphasis on:

Maintaining consistent leaf quality across extensive sections

Orthodox manufacturing techniques

Worker welfare and estate infrastructure

Long-term sustainability of bush health

The estate supports a large resident tea community, many of whom trace their association with the garden back several generations.