1. FAIRTRADE LABELLING ORGANIZATIONS INTERNATIONAL
Bonner Talweg 177 • 53129 Bonn • Germany • Tel: ++49 228 949 230 • Fax:++49 228 2421713 • www.fairtrade.net
Ambootia Tea Estate
FAIRTRADE CERTIFIED TEA GARDEN
India
The Product
Varieties of Tea:
Manufacturing:
Harvest Season:
Export Season:
Organic Production:
Organic Certifier:
Fairtrade Certified since:
Black, Green, White, Oolong
Orthodox
March - November
throughout the year
100 %
Naturland, IMO, JONA
1994
Exporter:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
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Contact
The Garden
Country:
Growing Region:
Sub-Region:
Elevation:
Date Established:
Producer Type:
Land under Cultivation:
Annual Production:
Number of Workers:
India
Darjeeling
Kurseong
450 - 1350 m
1861
plantation
350 ha
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Orthodox

2. FAIRTRADE LABELLING ORGANIZATIONS INTERNATIONAL
Bonner Talweg 177 • 53129 Bonn • Germany • Tel: ++49 228 949 230 • Fax:++49 228 2421713 • www.fairtrade.net
Ambootia Tea Estate
FAIRTRADE CERTIFIED TEA GARDEN
India
Ambootia has been selling to the Fairtrade
market for ten years and transitioned to 100%
organic and biodynamic production in 1992.
Organic cultivation not only contributes to environ-
mental sustainability and the growth of hearty tea
bushes, but also creates a healthier environment
for workers. An increased number of cows, used to
create natural fertilizer, allows workers to receive a
regular supply of milk. In addition, biodynamic
farming methods have led to stopping the use of
agro-chemicals and pesticides, ensuring cleaner
drinking water and fresher air for Ambootia
workers.
With the premium from Fairtrade sales, the Am-
bootia Tea Garden has been able to make further
improvements to its community.
Examples of Fairtrade Impact
The Site
Education
Ambootia has hired additional teachers for the
garden’s school, repaired school buildings, and
provided scholarships for higher education.
Disaster Relief and Rebuilding
Following a major landslide that destroyed 300
homes, Ambootia workers initiated a
reforestation program that includes planting
50,000 shade trees per year to reduce soil
erosion and keep their villages on solid ground.
Public Health
The creation of a garbage collection system has
kept the workers' housing clean and healthy.
"Our experience at Ambootia leaves no
doubt in our minds about the close
association of organic and biodynamic
farming, social welfare, and Fair Trade.
It has developed a well-integrated, self-
sustaining, ecologically balanced and
economically viable community."
A member of the Ambootia community.