Step into the world of Nilgiri tea with fourth-generation planter Sandeep Subramani, whose family legacy and passion for the hills have shaped one of the most distinctive tea cultures in India.
Set on his lush estate in Coonoor, this immersive session invites participants to experience tea from leaf to cup — tracing its journey through the landscape that gives it life.
The event begins with a guided walk through the estate, where Sandeep shares insights into sustainable cultivation, soil health, and the subtleties of Nilgiri terroir.
Participants will then be introduced to the delicate process of hand-rolling tea, learning how traditional craftsmanship shapes its aroma and flavour. The session concludes with a tasting of
Tranquilitea’s finest single-estate teas, paired with local accompaniments and stories from the hills.
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Sandeep Subramani is a fourth-generation tea planter and founder of Tranquilitea, which owns and operates a chain of the finest experiential boutique hotels in the Nilgiris. His business conducts a highly acclaimed gourmet tea tasting experience in its estate of Coonoor titled ‘Cups That Cheer’. The eloquent tea tasting has since been rated as amongst the seven best tea experiences in the world by Condé Nast Traveller. Tranquilitea is more than a tea experience — it’s an invitation to slow down, engage the senses, and connect with the Nilgiris through one of its most enduring legacies.
What's included
- High grown Nilgiri tea tasting with a guided session
- Tour of Sandeep's tea estate
- Short session on hand rolling tea
- High tea menu with a multi layered tea experience
Where it is
Address : Tranquilitea Gourmet Nilgiri Teas (by reservation only), 83/1, Tenerife, Rosery Gardens, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu 643101, India
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