ACL
is one of the leading producers of the most exquisite,
high quality, premium teas. The company operates
14 state-of-the-art factories, 14 tea estates
and gardens spread over 14,000 hectares. It employs
over 32,000 people with well laid-out infrastructure,
duly supported by planned social welfare activities.
The company manufactures around 15 mn kg. of tea
and being a bulk manufacturer, 95% of the operations
are done through B2B route. The remaining 5% of
the business is transacted in small high value
niche product segment. The business totally is
committed to high quality,
with useful quantity in both
export and the domestic segments wherein 90% of the B2B process
is directly placed to people who are in the retail chains.
The entire niche business conducted by the company is attributed
to direct retail services.
In
the manufacturing process, an average of 600 hectare of
tea encompasses a single high quality production factory.
The company has 14 tea estates, which are backed up by 14
state of the art factories. The book value of the Tea estates
amounts to Rs.2130 mn and the current market value is Rs.3210
mn.
Landmarks
of ACL in Tea Industry
First
tea company in the world (estd. 1839) set up by a deed of the
British Parliament
First
company to be awarded the Royal Charter by Queen Victoria in
1845
First
company in the world to establish tea gardens
First
company to brand premium blends
First
company to export tea
First
company to create `Tea Seeds Gardens'
First
to have an Organic Tea Estate - Rembeng in Assam. Now the company
has 69 Tea plantation units in North East India
First
to transact electronic tea sales (U.K.)
Our
Tea Gardens
Digulturrung
Tea estate
Located in the famous tea district of Doom Dooma, Digulturrung means
'the long tunnel' .The bright Digulturrung teas are known for their
remarkably even quality, which makes them a blender's eternal favourite.It produces an above average
standard of tea, particularly through
OAKLAND mark. Bearing area 600.43 hectares. Land utilization is
79.98%, a most satisfactory and efficient situation.
Dinjan
Tea Estate
Popular for its high percentage of clonal teas, Dinjan means
'the spiritual river'. The distinctive Dinjan leaf gives a
bright orange cup, with excellent 'keeping' qualities. Located
in Panitola Circle near Dinjan Airforce base and Army
Cantonment. One of the highest yielder in the
Company. Well-equipped factory maintains good standard of
quality in Orthodox as CTC production. Bearing area 443.16
hectares. Land utilization is 71.4%, a good ratio of land
use.
Rungagora
Tea Estate
In Assamese, RUNGAGORA is the word for 'the coloured garrison'.
This fully matured garden is known for its attractive leaf
appearance, and a golden liquor of unfailingly consistent
make and density. Located north of Tinsukia, in Panitola Circle. Produces 100% CTC Teas. Bearing
area 492.97 hectares. Land utilization is
72.87%, a good ratio
of land use.
Nudwa
Tea Estate
In Assamese , the word 'Nudwa' refers to a person distinguished
for his good health . The shiny Nudwa teas are invaluable
to blenders because of their characteristic balance
between briskness and mellowness. Small estate located
along
national highway # 37, close to Chabua airport. Produces above
average quality. Bearing area 251.00 hectares. Land utilization
is 60.15%.
Thanai
Tea Estate
Named after the old man of Thanoi, this mature garden has
been responsible for many great blends . The unique Thanai
liquor embodies the traditional Assam tea goodness briskness
, bouquet, maltishness, and a beautiful golden colour. Located in Dibrugarh Circle. Compact
estate with some good clonal quality.
Well-equipped factory
maintains good standard of quality in Orthodox as CTC Production.
Bearing area 519.99 hectares land. Land utilization is 62.38%.
Hazelbank
Tea Estate
This small , picturesque garden produces some of the world's
most premium CTC teas. It is named after Hazel, the daughter
of the famous Civil Servant, Dr. Mead. The abundance , size
, and colour of its tip makes Hazelbank an
all time favourite
of tea buyers. A small compact estate located
6 kms. hinter of National Highway # 37. Produces above average
quality. The harvest is 69% from high quality clonal plants.
Bearing 285.37 hectares. Land utilization is 76.77%, a good
ratio.
Maijan
Tea Estate
Sprawled along the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra , Maijan
is known for its chunky, tips and creamy liquors . The Maijan
leaf possesses an unusual sheen, a feature typical of the
Betjan 'Jat' teas. Located on the banks of the river Brahmaputra. Bearing 485.81 hectares. Land utilization
is 49.44%.
Produces medium to above average quality. The factory
is amongst the most modern on the Company and attractive prices
are expected.
Greenwood
Tea Estate
This charming garden takes its name from the scenic beauty
of the area. Its premium teas represent the top segments among
both the orthodox and CTC teas, and are know for their 'depth',
both in colour as well as in strength. A well found
estate located near the Mohanbari airport. A
well established mark produces above average quality. Bearing
524.65 hectares. Land utilization is 61.24% up to 75 ha. should
become available for future extension planting.
Khoomtaie
Tea Estate
A prime garden in the Moran zone of Assam , Khoomtaie produces
some of the best teas in the business. The Khoomtaie teas
take their characteristic briskness from a high percentage
prime clones, which make the garden so special. An original Assam
Company estate, has the unique distinction
of cultivating and marketing its produce under separate identities
- 'Khomtaie' and 'Hajua'. Located in the Moran district, the
major proportion of the production is sold as Hajua clonal
tea. Land 812.29 hectares. Land utilization is 58.06 %.
Borborooah
Tea Estate
Borborooah, "the seat of the big chief in the local language,
is our small garden with a big heart . Its strong , gutty
liquors have strengthened" many world -famous blends
, and won many hearts. A small property located near Dibrugarh
town, straddling the National
Highway 37. A tidy neat estate National Highway 37. A tidy neat estate making
significant progress. Bearing 266.70 hectares. Land utilization
is 67.71 %. Produces medium to above average quality.
Doomur
Dullung Tea Estate
Doomur Dullung, a lovely garden located in Eastern Assam,
is where the 'Champagne of Assam Teas' is produced. This highly acclaimed liquor is known for its unmatched flavour and taste. In the local
language,
Doomur Dullung means the fisherman's bridge. An
original Assam Company estate and the Jewel in the Crown.
Located in the Moran district, produces super quality teas
- acclaimed around the world. Record prices achieve at all
auctions in 1996. Bearing 601.28 hectares. Land utilization
is 58%.
Kondoli
Tea Estate
Nestling against the backdrop of lush green hills, Kondoli
takes its name from the highly respected preacher, Ananta
Kondoli. The Kondoli teas are known for their unfailing leaf
quality , and an equally consistent liquor. Located in Nagaon District,
close to Karbi Hills, the estate
is a drought prone property. The estate is spread over in
4 divisions - the furthest nearly 10 kms. away from the factory.
Bearing 587.02 hectares. Land utilization is 54.52%, of which
the mature tea is 47.39% over 50 years of age.
Kotalgoorie
Tea Estate
Kotalgoorie, which means 'the area of the jackfruit trees'
, is also the area of the mighty elephants . Located close
to Nazira , the place where The Assam Company was born, Kotalgoorie
is acclaimed for its gutty liquors with a punch,
which are a product of the Tocklai
clones. Located near Mariani town in Jorhat district, it suffers
from sandy soil and effects of drought resulting in low yields.
Bearing 472.64 hectares. Land utilization is 73.94%.
Mohokutie
tea Estate
Located in Eastern Assam , Mohokutie means 'the buffalo's
camp'. This garden is famous for its high percentage of clonal
teas, a result of constant, innovative replanting. An original
Assam Company estate. Located
in the Moran district, it
produces spectacular teas - both
for exports and for internal markets. Bearing 333.59 hectares.
Land utilization is 61.87%.
Hajua
Tea Estate
Hajua has the distinction of being India's first fully clone
tea garden, and is the home of the best teas in Assam. Each
invoice of Hajua tea contains unique characteristics of each
clone. Assamese call Hajua 'shelter of the swans'
Oaklands
Tea Estate
Perhaps, the only tea garden in the world which can boast
of a Raspberry Jam Flavour. Oakland has the distinction of
producing 100% clonal teas which give a premium golden cup.
