Southern Tree Farms

The verdant slopes of the Nilgiris are some of the best known sites for tea plantations in India. Established in 1993, the Southern Tree Farms Limited is a subsidiary of TAFE – Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited that grows premium tea varieties and markets them to the Indian as well as the international labels. The range of black tea grown on these estates has been received with high accolades and fetches some of the highest prices in tea auctions. Southern Tree Farms has also ventured into Green Tea Division, producing some of the most flavorsome and aromatic green teas that are well sought after in geographies like the United Kingdom, Germany and the Americas.

Southern Tree Farms Limited is an ISO 9001 certified subsidiary that also produces specialty teas like frost tea, white tea, broken orange pekoes and super fine orange pekoes, to name a few.

FAQs

1. What represent the primary products of Southern Tree Farms?

The primary products are premium varieties of Tea (Orthodox, Green, and CTC) and select spices (like cardamom), grown in the high-altitude estates of the Western Ghats.

2. Where are the tea estates of Southern Tree Farms located?

The estates are located on the verdant slopes of the Nilgiris and other high-elevation regions in Southern India, known for ideal tea-growing conditions.

3. What varieties of tea does the company produce?

The company produces a range of teas including Black Tea, Green Tea, Frost Tea, White Tea, and specialty grades like broken orange pekoes and super fine orange pekoes.

4. Does the company export its tea to international markets?

Yes, Southern Tree Farms exports its premium tea varieties to major international markets including the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Americas, in addition to serving the Indian market.

5. Is Southern Tree Farms a subsidiary of the TAFE group?

Yes, Southern Tree Farms Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TAFE (Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited), aligning with the group's diverse interests in agriculture.

6. How does the altitude of the Nilgiris affect the quality of this tea?

The high altitude, cool climate, and misty conditions of the Nilgiris slow down leaf growth, concentrating the flavors and creating the distinct aroma and balance that Southern Tree Farms' tea is famous for.

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