Ooty Homedale Dust Tea — Premium CTC from the 1949 Nilgiri Estate | OotyMade

The Homedale Tea Factory has been producing tea since November 1949 — founded by the son of the Maharaja of Cochin at 6,000 feet in the Nilgiris, where it has run continuously for over 75 years. When you buy Homedale Dust tea, you are buying from one of the oldest continuously operating tea factories in the Nilgiris.Homedale Dust is the fine-grade CTC from this historic estate — maximum colour, maximum strength, and the specific character of Homedale's high-altitude growing conditions: a smooth, full-bodied cup with the brightness that 6,000 feet delivers.🏗️ Est. 1949 — Historic Nilgiris Estate — Founded by the son of the Maharaja of Cochin. Over 75 years of continuous production at 6,000 feet. The heritage is real, not marketing. ⚡ Dust Grade — Maximum Strength and Colour — Fine dust CTC for deep amber colour and strong, full-bodied brew. The grade preferred by those who want the darkest, most robust cup. 🏔️ 6,000 Feet Altitude Character — Smooth body, clean finish, and the characteristic Nilgiris brightness that altitude produces in the tea leaf. 🌿 Single Estate Traceability — Homedale Estate only. Not blended with teas from other estates or regions. 📦 Fresh Packed at Source — Sealed and dispatched from the Nilgiris within 48 hours.❓ Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat makes Homedale Dust different from other dust teas? The estate origin and altitude. Most commercial dust teas are blends of multiple origins. Homedale Dust is from a single 1949 estate at 6,000 feet — the altitude gives the tea its specific briskness and smooth body that lowland dust teas cannot replicate.Is this suitable for daily household chai? Yes — dust grade is specifically designed for daily milk tea use. Strong colour, consistent strength, and holds up well to milk and sugar.