Plantations
The United Nilgiri Tea Estates Company Ltd.

The United Nilgiri Tea Estates Company Ltd. is one of the earliest and oldest plantations in the Nilgiris (known as South India's Darjeeling) with estates at Chamraj, Allada Valley, Devabetta and Korakundah. It was formed in1922 by Sir Robert Stanes, and was taken into the Amalgamations stable in 1960.

Pristine surroundings
The estates are located at 8000 ft above MSL and produce some of the finest orthodox, black, green and decaffeinated teas. The teas are marketed in India as 'Chamraj' and ‘Korakundah’ and substantial quantities are shipped to overseas markets.

UNITEA is also actively involved in social projects. It funds orphanages, schools and hospitals that are open to the general public.



CHAMRAJ Garden Certifications
  • First Indian company approved by the Fairtrade Labelling Organisation (FLO)
  • ISO 22000:2005
  • ISO 9001:2008
  • Kosher Certified
  • Rain Forest Alliance Certified
  • Ethical Tea Partnership Certified, UK
  • UTZ certified

    • KORAKUNDAH Garden Certifications
  • ISO 14001:2004
  • ISO 22000:2005
  • ISO 9001:2008
  • Fairtrade Certified
  • N.O.P by IMO Switzerland
  • EU by IMO Switzerland
  • J.A.S. Certificate by IMO Switzerland
  • Rain Forest Alliance Certified
  • Kosher Certified
  • Ethical Tea Partnership Certified, UK
  • UTZ certified