Ooty Kannavarai Black Tea — Single Estate Nilgiri Tea Powder | OotyMade

Kannavarai Tea Estate sits in the Nilgiris between 1,700 and 2,100 metres — three generations of the same family have been perfecting this blend since 1990. Every batch is personally tasted and approved by the managing partner before packing. Not a factory blend. A family's reputation in every kilogram.The Kannavarai Estate Blend is specifically curated as a home blend — designed for the aroma and the unique Nilgiris flavour profile of the estate's specific microclimate, rather than the maximum-strength commercial grade. If you want to taste what Nilgiris terroir actually tastes like, this is the starting point.🏔️ Single Estate — Kannavarai, Nilgiris — Grown at 1,700–2,100 metres. Every batch from the same estate, same altitude, same soil. No blending with other regions. 🍵 Estate Home Blend Character — Curated for aroma and Nilgiris flavour depth over maximum strength. The cup is bright, brisk, and distinctively aromatic. 🌿 Three Generations of Tea Expertise — Kannavarai has been producing since 1990 under the same family's direct oversight. The consistency is earned, not manufactured. 📦 Packed Fresh at Source — Sealed at the estate factory and dispatched within 48 hours of your order. ✅ 100% Nilgiris Origin — No blending with Assam or Dooars. Pure Blue Mountains terroir in every cup.How to BrewAdd 1 teaspoon per cup to boiling water. Steep for 3–5 minutes. Add fresh Nilgiris milk and sugar to taste. For best results, let the tea stand for the full 5 minutes before adding milk — the full flavour compounds need time to develop.❓ Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the difference between the Kannavarai Estate Blend and Kannavarai Gold Dust? The Estate Blend is a home blend — curated for aroma and Nilgiris flavour. The Gold Dust is a commercial-grade CTC with higher strength and more cups per kilogram. For daily household chai with maximum flavour, choose Estate Blend. For high-volume brewing or stronger colour, choose Gold Dust.Is Kannavarai tea organic? Kannavarai Estate follows sustainable agricultural practices in the Nilgiris biosphere. Check the specific product label for current certification status.How many cups per 250 grams? Approximately 80–100 cups using 1 teaspoon per cup. Adjust to taste.Does this work well with milk? Yes — the Kannavarai estate blend is specifically designed to hold up to milk and sugar, producing a full amber liquor that stays bright when milk is added.