From the heart of the Nilgiris…
Handpicked teas, garden-grown coffee, and aromatic spices take root.
Nurtured by nature. Perfected through generations.
Nearly two centuries of cultivating nature's finest.
Manjushree Plantations
Nature's finest, cultivated since 1842.
Leading Multi-Crop Plantation in South India
Every crop has a story. Written by the mountains, enriched by the rains, and perfected through generations of care, each harvest carries the unmistakable character of its origin.
About Manjushree Plantations
Nestled amidst the rolling hills of the Nilgiris, Manjushree Plantations is more than just a garden — it's a living legacy.
Spread across 7,000+ acres at elevations ranging from 900 to 1,300 metres, the garden has been cultivating exceptional tea, coffee, and spices since 1842. Here, nature, heritage, and craftsmanship have flourished together for generations.
Manjushree Plantations is also home to a state-of-the-art coffee curing facility in Hosur, producing exceptional coffee beans that consistently command premium prices at auctions. It also owns South India's only single-grown cardamom garden and manufactures premium orthodox teas under the Manjushree brand.
Beyond its plantations, Manjushree is deeply committed to the well-being of its people. Through employee welfare initiatives, women's empowerment programmes, cultural celebrations, and a fully equipped in-house hospital offering both outpatient and inpatient care, the company continues to foster a thriving and inclusive community. Today, every harvest carries forward a legacy built on quality, sustainability, and an enduring connection with the land.
Every generation has added a new chapter. Explore the story of Manjushree Plantations
Nearly two centuries,
one enduring story.
The Early Years
- 1842Coffee planted at Lauriston Estate.
- 1845Garden agreement formalised.
- 1847Tea introduced with Assam–China hybrids.
- 1877Coffee pulping house inaugurated by Lord Lytton.
- 1889New Hope Factory established.
Growth & Stewardship
- ◦Formation of Ouchterlony Valley Estate.
- ◦Expansion of cardamom cultivation.
- ◦Changes in stewardship leading to the Birla acquisition.
The Manjushree Era
- 1971Renamed Manjushree Plantations Limited.
- ◦Reintroduction of cardamom; clove cultivation begins.
- ◦R&D facilities established; Vidulla Valley acquisition.
- ◦ISO 9002, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001:2008 certifications.