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Three Estates · One Legacy · Nilgiris

Deepika Group

Dew. Nilgiris. Heritage.

📍 Kottakombai · Jackanarai · Aruguchi

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Born of the Mist,
Crafted with Purpose

Since 1990, the Deepika Group has been a quiet custodian of the Nilgiris' finest traditions — three estates across Kottakombai, Jackanarai, and Aruguchi, each shaped by the same mist, the same altitude, and the same uncompromising spirit.

Across Deepika Tea, Navilkal Tea, and Hosatty Tea, every garden is cultivated without a single synthetic chemical. Rooted in organic farming and the inherited wisdom of Nilgiri soil, every leaf we harvest is pure — shaped entirely by climate, care, and craft. No shortcuts. No compromise.

Our tea pickers and factory artisans are the soul of these estates. We invest deeply in their welfare, dignity, and livelihoods — empowering local families across Kotagiri and Coonoor to build their futures around the timeless art of tea. And through every cup we craft, our ambition is simple: to carry the spirit of these hills to tea lovers across the world.

Two Leaves & a Bud
Fine Plucking Standard
Purely Organic
Zero Chemicals · Zero Compromise
Nourishing & Refreshing
Every Single Cup
Shanthi A Ramu – Founder, Deepika Tea
Shanthi A Ramu, M.A.
Ex MLA · Coonoor Constituency Founder, Deepika Group

A Life Devoted
to the Art of Tea

Over 40 Years of Tea Mastery

"Great tea is not made — it is earned. Through patience, respect for the land, and an unrelenting pursuit of purity."

Mr. Shanthi A Ramu, M.A., is a man of deep conviction and distinguished public service. A former Member of the Legislative Assembly representing the Coonoor Constituency, he has long championed the welfare of the hill communities of the Nilgiris. In 1990, he established Deepika Tea in Kottakombai — and over the decades grew that vision into the Deepika Group, encompassing Navilkal Tea in Jackanarai and Hosatty Tea in Aruguchi, Coonoor. Across three estates and four decades of hands-on experience, his legacy is measured not only in the rare character of every cup, but in the livelihoods he has shaped and the generations of tea artisans across Kotagiri and Coonoor he continues to inspire.

Flagship Blends · All Three Estates

Our Collections

Select an estate to explore its signature blends.

Supreme
Rich, full-bodied Nilgiri black tea
from Kottakombai
Premium Blend
Gold
Smooth, refined everyday tea
with golden warmth
Gold Reserve
Supreme
Bold highland character
from Jackanarai
Premium Blend
Estate
Well-rounded, smooth
classic Nilgiri tea
Estate Blend
Premium
Light, refreshing
everyday brew
Value Blend
Supreme
Bold Coonoor highland
black tea
Premium Blend
Estate
Smooth, warm character
from Aruguchi
Estate Blend
Premium
Light, easy-drinking
morning tea
Value Blend
The Deepika Difference

Our Promise to You

Across all three estates — every leaf, every cup, held to the same uncompromising standard.

Nothing Hidden. Nothing Added.

From our gardens in Kottakombai, Jackanarai, and Aruguchi to your cup — every leaf is traceable, every step transparent. Pure Nilgiri tea, exactly as nature intended.

Where the Clouds Do the Work.

At over 2,400 feet above sea level, cooler temperatures, mountain mist, and unhurried seasons conspire to give our leaves a depth of flavour no lowland garden can replicate.

Patience Is Our Only Shortcut.

We follow the unhurried rhythms of traditional Nilgiri tea-making — slow withering, careful rolling, and deliberate oxidation — because the finest character cannot be rushed.

The Deepika Group · Three Estates

Our Estates

Three distinct highlands. One uncompromising philosophy.

Flagship Estate · Est. 1990

Deepika Tea

Kottakombai · Kotagiri · 2,400 ft

The birthplace of the Deepika Group. Nestled in the highland village of Kottakombai, this flagship factory has quietly shaped the character of Nilgiri tea since 1990 — cultivating every leaf without chemicals, every cup with conscience.

Supreme Gold
Deepika Tea Factory · Kottakombai, Aravenu
Kotagiri, Nilgiris District · Tamil Nadu 643 242
Kotagiri Estate · Aravenu Post

Navilkal Tea

Jackanarai · Kotagiri · Nilgiris

Carved into the slopes of Jackanarai, Navilkal Estate draws on a unique highland microclimate to produce teas of remarkable clarity and depth — three distinct blends, each a faithful expression of the Nilgiri soil.

Supreme Estate Premium
Navilkal Estate Tea Factory · Adubettu, Jackanarai
Aravenu Post, Kotagiri · Tamil Nadu 643 201
Coonoor Estate · Melur Post

Hosatty Tea

Aruguchi · Coonoor · Nilgiris

Set along the Hosatty Road in Aruguchi, this Coonoor estate brings a distinctly bold character to the Deepika portfolio. The cooler air and rolling elevation of Coonoor Taluk shape leaves with warmth that is unmistakably Nilgiri.

Supreme Estate Premium
Hosatty Tea Factory · D.No. 8/62, Hosatty Road
Aruguchi, Melur Post · Coonoor Taluk · Tamil Nadu 643 221
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Supreme
Rich, full-bodied Nilgiri black tea
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Gold
Smooth, everyday Nilgiri tea
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Navilkal Estate · Premium Blend
Supreme
Bold, full-bodied highland black tea
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Navilkal Estate · Classic Blend
Estate
Smooth, well-rounded everyday tea
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Navilkal Estate · Value Blend
Premium
Light, refreshing daily brew
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Hosatty Estate · Premium Blend
Supreme
Rich Coonoor highland black tea
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Hosatty Estate · Classic Blend
Estate
Smooth, well-rounded everyday tea
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Hosatty Estate · Value Blend
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Light, refreshing daily brew
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What Our Customers Say

Voices from the Cup

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★★★★★

"Best tea I've had. No comparison."

Meera K.Bengaluru
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★★★★★

"Ordered at 11pm, got a reply by morning. Package came early, packed beautifully. These guys actually care."

Rajesh N.Chennai
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★★★★★

"Cold morning. Hot cup. That's all I need to say."

Anitha S.Coimbatore
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★★★★★

"Went to Nilgiris for a trip. Tour guide took us to the factory — didn't expect much. Left with 4 packets. 3 Roses is gone from our kitchen shelf now. That's it."

Suresh & Priya V.Hyderabad
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★★★★★

"Best tea I've had. No comparison."

Meera K.Bengaluru
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★★★★★

"Ordered at 11pm, got a reply by morning. Package came early, packed beautifully. These guys actually care."

Rajesh N.Chennai
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★★★★★

"Cold morning. Hot cup. That's all I need to say."

Anitha S.Coimbatore
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★★★★★

"Went to Nilgiris for a trip. Tour guide took us to the factory — didn't expect much. Left with 4 packets. 3 Roses is gone from our kitchen shelf now. That's it."

Suresh & Priya V.Hyderabad

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Deepika Tea
Kottakombai, Aravenu, Kotagiri
Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu 643 242
Navilkal Tea
Adubettu, Jackanarai, Aravenu Post
Kotagiri, Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu 643 201
Hosatty Tea
D.No. 8/62, Hosatty Road, Aruguchi
Melur Post, Coonoor Taluk
Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu 643 221
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