From the heart of the Nilgiris…

Handpicked teas, estate-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.

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Section Ⅱ — The Estate's Bounty

Nature's Finest Harvests

Five crops, five characters — each shaped by altitude, mist, and the patient hands of generations who know this soil by name.

Section Ⅲ — A Living Legacy

About Manjushree Plantations

Nestled amidst the rolling hills of the Nilgiris, Manjushree Plantations is more than an estate — it's a living legacy.

Spread across 22,000 acres at elevations ranging from 900 to 1,800 metres, the estate has been cultivating exceptional tea, coffee, and spices since 1842. Here, nature, heritage, and craftsmanship have flourished together for generations.

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
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The Chronicle

Nearly two centuries,
one enduring story.

1842 — 1889

The Early Years

  • 1842Coffee planted at Lauriston Estate.
  • 1845Estate agreement formalised.
  • 1847Tea introduced with Assam–China hybrids.
  • 1877Coffee pulping house inaugurated by Lord Lytton.
  • 1889New Hope Factory established.
1927 — 1969

Growth & Stewardship

  • Formation of Ouchterlony Valley Estate.
  • Expansion of cardamom cultivation.
  • Changes in stewardship leading to the Birla acquisition.
1971 — Present

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.

Nurtured by nature.
Perfected through generations.

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