A century of tea heritage.
Taste the freshness. Feel the Nilgiris.
From mist-covered mountain gardens to your morning cup, Avataa preserves the character of carefully cultivated Nilgiri tea.
Single-garden teas, wellness infusions and signature blends — crafted with tradition, precision and an uncompromising passion for freshness.
Explore The Craft
Billimalai · Estd 1919 · Single garden harvest
The Grand Cru Reserve
Harvested from century-old clonal bushes at 6,500ft, processed within hours of pluck.
Founder's Reserve
01 / 04
Highland Leopard Blend
Peony White Tea with Lavender & Rose
Lavender & Rose
Everyday Collection
02 / 04
The Billimalai Breakfast
Long Ding Green Tea with Roasted Rice
Long Ding Green
The Dessert Tea - The After Collection
03 / 04
The Golden Silk
Twirl Green Tea · Overall World Winner
Twirl Green Tea
Wellness Collection
04 / 04
The Restorative Leaf
Estate Black Tea with Whole Spices
Indian Masala Chai
Avataa Living Chronicle
A Century In Every Leaf
Your leaf directly shapes our heritage, terroir, and generational craft. Here's how our century-old single-origin estate evolved.
Estate chapter 01
1919
The Leopards of Billimalai
Billimalai Tea Estate was established. Named for the leopards of the hills.
Elevation: 6,500 ft • Nilgiri High Slopes
Estate chapter 02
1940s
The AVT Heritage
The estate became part of the AV Thomas Group (AVT).
Orthodox & CTC Heritage Craft
Estate chapter 03
1960
The Clonal Science
Seed-based propagation gave way to clonal cultivation. The science of Avataa began.
Single-Cultivar Botanical Research
Estate chapter 04
1983
Generational Stewardship
The estate was purchased by the family that runs it today.
Independent Artisanal Ownership
Estate chapter 05
2010
Estate to Experience
Avataa launched as a brand. Our journey from estate to experience began.
Single-Origin Direct Reserve
Estate chapter 06
TODAY
Carrying the Mountain Forward
The fourth generation carries the mountain forward.
Pristine Nilgiri Terroir Today
Estate chapter 01
1919
The Leopards of Billimalai
Billimalai Tea Estate was established. Named for the leopards of the hills.
Elevation: 6,500 ft • Nilgiri High Slopes
Estate chapter 02
1940s
The AVT Heritage
The estate became part of the AV Thomas Group (AVT).
Orthodox & CTC Heritage Craft
Estate chapter 03
1960
The Clonal Science
Seed-based propagation gave way to clonal cultivation. The science of Avataa began.
Single-Cultivar Botanical Research
Estate chapter 04
1983
Generational Stewardship
The estate was purchased by the family that runs it today.
Independent Artisanal Ownership
Estate chapter 05
2010
Estate to Experience
Avataa launched as a brand. Our journey from estate to experience began.
Single-Origin Direct Reserve
Estate chapter 06
TODAY
Carrying the Mountain Forward
The fourth generation carries the mountain forward.
Pristine Nilgiri Terroir Today
Curated Tea Rituals
Explore our collections
Teas for every kind of ritual.
FOUNDER'S RESERVE
4 Grand Cru
SIGNATURE COLLECTION
The estate's finest single garden teas.
Nilgiri Single Origin
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HOLISTIC WELLBEING
4 Infusions
WELLNESS COLLECTION
Crafted with purpose, blended for balance.
Biodynamic Terroirs
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THE DAILY RITUAL
5 Timeless Teas
EVERYDAY COLLECTION
Timeless orthodox and CTC brews for everyday elevation.
Highland Whole Leaf
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THE DESSERT TEA
3 Blends
THE AFTER COLLECTION
Teas after dark. Rich, warm, comforting.
Heritage Spice Gardens
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01. WHY AVATAA
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02. TERROIR & CRAFT
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03. ORBITAL SYSTEM
Single Origin Terroir & Heritage
Why Avataa
Nilgiri Terroir & Craft
Rooted at 6,500 feet in the pristine mist of the Nilgiris, Avataa unites century-old botanical craft with agronomic precision. Every leaf is a testament to unhurried single-origin terroir and uncompromising purity from estate to cup.
Grown at 6,200 – 6,500 ft
in the Nilgiris
Estate specification
Grown at 6,200 – 6,500 ft
High elevation slow-growth terroir imparts delicate floral notes and dense polyphenols found nowhere else.
Hand-picked
One Bud. Two Leaves.
Estate specification
Hand-picked
Strict artisanal plucking standard captures only tender dawn shoots before the high-mountain sun breaks.
Research-driven estate
Focused on quality
Estate specification
Research-driven estate
In-house soil microbiome research and proprietary moisture curve analysis ensure optimal leaf integrity.
Award-winning teas
Recognised globally
Estate specification
Award-winning teas
Celebrated across prestigious international tea competitions in Paris, Tokyo, and Melbourne.
Freshness in every leaf,
in every cup
Estate specification
Freshness in every leaf, in every cup
Vacuum sealed within 48 hours of harvest at estate level to lock in vital aromatics and crisp clarity.
Grown at 6,200 – 6,500 ft in the Nilgiris
High elevation slow-growth terroir imparts delicate floral notes and dense polyphenols.
Hand-picked: One Bud. Two Leaves.
Strict artisanal plucking standard captures only tender dawn shoots.
Research-driven estate: Focused on quality
In-house soil microbiome research and proprietary moisture curve analysis.
Award-winning teas: Recognised globally
Celebrated across international competitions in Paris, Tokyo, and Melbourne.
Freshness in every leaf, in every cup
Vacuum sealed within 48 hours of harvest at estate level.