Indian Tea Exporter & Global Export Enterprise
Byahut Tea Company is an established Indian tea sourcing, trading, and export company based in Siliguri, West Bengal. We supply commercial CTC black teas, traditional Orthodox rolled leaves, single-origin Darjeeling flushes, and malty Assam teas to international importers, blenders, brand owners, and packers globally. With direct trading access across the Siliguri (STAC) and Guwahati (GTAC) auction floors and maritime corridors connecting directly to Kolkata port, we coordinate full container load (FCL) consignments with rigorous laboratory quality control and verified Tea Board documentation.
One Sourcing Desk. Multiple Indian Tea Origins.
Headquartered in Siliguri, Byahut Tea Company bridges the high-altitude Himalayan estates of Darjeeling, the sub-Himalayan Dooars plains, and the Brahmaputra valley of Assam into a single consolidated export workflow.
Darjeeling Hills
Single-Origin Orthodox, First & Second Flushes, Himalayan GI
Dooars & Terai
Robust, Deep-Liquoring Commercial CTC Lots, High Cup Yield
Assam & Guwahati
Malty CTC Blends, Broken Leaf & Orthodox, GTAC Auction Floor
Explore Core Export Divisions & Trade Resources
Every aspect of our Indian tea export infrastructure is documented across dedicated technical and commercial pages.
Bulk Tea Container Supply
FCL and LCL container loads packed in multiwall kraft paper sacks for industrial packers, commercial blenders, and foodservice distributors.
Explore Bulk Container Supply →Wholesale Commercial Supply
Flexible volume procurement, multi-origin lot consolidation, recurring contract supply, and institutional tea tender procurement for regional distributors.
Explore Wholesale Supply →Counter-Sample Cupping Desk
Request evaluation counter-samples drawn from actual garden invoices and auction catalogues, couriered via express air freight.
Request Counter-Samples →Step-by-Step Export Process
The complete 5-stage procurement roadmap for overseas buyers: from specification definition to Kolkata port stuffing and B/L issuance.
Review Export Process →Mandatory Export Documents
Statutory clearance dossier: Tea Board of India RCMC, Phytosanitary certificates, Certificate of Origin, and ocean shipping titles.
Examine Export Documentation →Quality Testing & MRL Compliance
Sensory cupping under ISO 3103, digital moisture verification, and NABL accredited laboratory screening for pesticide residues.
Review Quality Protocols →Tea Export Price Factors
The eleven commercial variables governing bulk tea price quotations: grades, origins, flushes, volumes, Incoterms, and testing.
Analyze Price Factors →B2B Quotation Workflow
Step-by-step guidance on how to submit technical specifications, request counter-samples, and receive binding proforma quotations.
Explore Quotation Process →Procurement Solutions by Buyer Type & Industry
Dedicated commercial frameworks configured for international importers, blenders, brand owners, and hospitality operators.
Tea for Importers
FCL container shipping, statutory customs documentation, and independent laboratory testing arranged on request for bulk shipments.
Importer Desk →Tea for Distributors
Recurring wholesale supply, catalog consistency, multi-origin consolidation, and call-offs.
Distributor Supply →Tea for Blenders
Single-origin balancing components, bulk density matching, and recipe calibration.
Blender Solutions →Tea for Packers
Line-ready raw tea grades, uniform particle sizing, and low fines for automated FFS lines.
Packer Integration →Tea for Wholesalers
Broad origin breadth under one roof, mixed container loading, and volume pricing.
Wholesale Desk →Tea for Tea Brands
Proprietary formulations, estate provenance narratives, and co-packer supply.
Brand Formulation →Tea for Foodservice
High-yield extraction grades, milk tolerance, urn holding stability, and low cost-per-cup.
Foodservice Supply →Tea for Hospitality
Single-estate Darjeeling flushes, tippy Assam orthodox, and luxury afternoon tea menus.
Luxury Hospitality →Tea for Cafes & Restaurants
Barista-grade chai bases, cold brew clarity, brew ratios, and specialty loose leaf.
Cafe Solutions →Tea for Grocery Distributors
Mass-market packet CTC grades, competitive price points, and palletized distribution.
Grocery Supply →Seasonal Flushes, Terroirs & Orthodox Leaf Formats
Commercial sourcing frameworks covering annual harvest pre-booking, single-estate marks, and specialized orthodox leaf styles.
Seasonal Sourcing & Pre-Booking
Forward crop booking, harvest calendars, price hedging, and container shipping.
Explore Seasonal Booking →Commercial First Flush Tea
Early spring crop from Darjeeling and sub-Himalayan belts with express air freight.
First Flush Sourcing →Commercial Second Flush Tea
Summer quality peak in Upper Assam (malt) and Darjeeling (muscatel) for containers.
Second Flush Allocations →Commercial Autumnal Flush Tea
Post-monsoon harvest with glowing copper cup, nutty notes, and high commercial value.
Autumnal Crop Details →Single-Origin & Single-Estate Tea
100% unblended garden invoices with full garden mark and elevation traceability.
Single-Origin Sourcing →Whole-Leaf Orthodox Tea
Intact twisted leaves (SFTGFOP1, FTGFOP1, OP) for luxury hospitality and tea boutiques.
Whole-Leaf Grades →Broken Orthodox Tea
High-density FBOP and BOP grades for fast extraction, samovars, and breakfast blends.
Broken Orthodox Supply →Tippy Orthodox Tea
Abundant golden and silver buds (TGFOP1, GFBOP) delivering honey malt sweetness.
Tippy Tea Specifications →Container Payload & Packaging Specifications
Density variations between granular CTC cuts and volumetric Orthodox whole-leaf teas determine container net weight capacities.
| Tea Category | Particle Sizing / Grades | Packaging Format | Indicative 20ft GP Capacity | Indicative 40ft HC Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTC Black Tea (Assam & Dooars) | BP, BOP, PF, OF, PD, Dust | Bulk multiwall paper sacks with food-grade liner, configured to buyer specification | Indicative ~10–12 MT (depends on tea density & carrier limits) | Density-dependent payload (governed by packing configuration, leaf density & carrier road-weight limits) |
| Orthodox Rolled Tea (Assam) | TGFOP, FTGFOP, GFBOP, BOP | Bulk multiwall paper sacks with food-grade liner, configured to buyer specification | Indicative ~6.5–8.0 MT (volumetric leaf) | Indicative ~14–18 MT (volumetric leaf) |
| Single-Origin Darjeeling (GI) | FTGFOP1, TGFOP (1st & 2nd Flush) | Foil-lined chests or barrier cartons, configured to buyer specification | Variable by lot density; LCL / air options common | Variable by lot density; LCL / air options common |
| Indian Green Tea (North Bengal) | Whole Leaf, Brokens, Green Fannings | Vacuum barrier sacks in master cartons, configured to buyer specification | Variable by leaf density and limits | Variable by leaf density and limits |
Regional Terroirs & Cup Dynamics
How India's primary growing regions differ in cup appearance, briskness, flavor notes, and commercial application.
Assam Valley
Low Altitude • Brahmaputra River BasinHeavy caramelized malt, deep coppery-amber liquor, and intense astringency. The cornerstone for English Breakfast and traditional milk tea blends.
View Assam Export Lines →Dooars & Terai
Sub-Himalayan Plains • Siliguri HinterlandRapid crimson-red color release, high cup yield, and clean earthy briskness. Optimal for cost-effective commercial packet blending.
View Dooars Export Lines →Darjeeling Hills
High Elevation (1,000m–2,000m) • GI ProtectedIntricate floral aromatics, delicate muscatel grape notes, and luminous golden-amber clarity. Prized in gourmet loose-leaf retail canisters.
View Darjeeling Flushes →International Buyer Sourcing Checklist
Ensure rapid contracting and accurate lot sampling by confirming these key procurement parameters.
Indicative Ocean Freight Lead Times from Kolkata Port
Direct container vessel sailings and regular feeder connections from Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata & Haldia Dock Complex.
| Destination Region | Primary Discharge Ports | Average Ocean Transit Time | Primary Tea Categories Supplied |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE & GCC Hubs | Port of Jebel Ali, Port Khalid (Sharjah) | 14 to 18 Days | Assam CTC (BP/PF) for Karak blends, Dooars high-yield cuts, Orthodox leaf |
| Iraq & Levant | Port of Umm Qasr (Basra) | 18 to 24 Days | Full-bodied Orthodox brokens (BOP/FBOP), Assam heavy-liquoring CTC |
| United States & Canada | New York / New Jersey, Montreal, Vancouver, Los Angeles | 28 to 42 Days | FDA/SFCR-compliant Darjeeling flushes, Assam CTC chai bases, tippy Orthodox |
| Europe & UK (DE, NL, FR, PL) | Rotterdam, Hamburg, Le Havre, Felixstowe, Gdansk | 25 to 38 Days | EU MRL-compliant Darjeeling GI flushes, English Breakfast Assam bases, tea bag CTC |
| Gulf Cooperation Council (QA, OM, KSA) | Shuwaikh, Hamad Port, Sohar, Jeddah, Dammam | 14 to 22 Days | GSO-standard Assam CTC BP for Karak chai, tippy Orthodox whole leaf & brokens |
| ASEAN Corridors (MY, ID, VN, PH) | Port of Singapore, Port Klang, Tanjung Priok, Cat Lai, Manila | 8 to 18 Days | AIFTA duty-free/preferential CTC Dust/PF for Teh Tarik, Trà Sữa & RTD bottling |
| East Asia & Oceania (KR, TW, AU, NZ) | Busan, Kaohsiung, Yokohama, Sydney, Tauranga | 16 to 32 Days | PLS/TFDA/FSANZ-tested Darjeeling flushes, Boba CTC BP, and cafe chai bases |
| Near East & North Africa (EG, MA) | Port of Mersin, Alexandria, Casablanca, Tanger Med | 20 to 34 Days | Assam orthodox brokens for çaydanlık, Shai Sa'idi dust, and ONSSA green tea for Atay |
| Central Asia & Southern Africa (KZ, ZA) | Tashkent (rail via Bandar Abbas), Port of Durban | 22 to 32 Days | Kok Choy green tea, granular Assam CTC for milk tea, and tea bag packing PF |
International Tea Export Inquiries
What tea origins and varieties does Byahut Tea Company export from India?
Byahut Tea Company exports commercial CTC black teas, traditional Orthodox whole leaf, single-origin GI Darjeeling flushes, and unoxidized green teas sourced across Assam (Brahmaputra Valley), Darjeeling hills, Dooars, and Terai.
What container packaging and shipping formats are available?
We coordinate container consignments in 20ft GP and 40ft High Cube formats. Container payload depends on tea density, packing configuration, and carrier/road-weight limits. Teas are packaged in bulk multiwall paper sacks with food-grade liner, configured to buyer specification, palletized or floor-loaded with container desiccants.
How does Byahut manage international laboratory clearance and pesticide MRL testing?
Pesticide residue analysis and related laboratory reports can be provided or arranged on request through independent NABL-accredited testing laboratories for bulk shipments, subject to buyer specifications, destination-country requirements, and contractual order parameters. Commercial tea samples are supplied for sensory evaluation and do not include laboratory reports.
What trade terms (Incoterms) and payment instruments are supported?
We routinely execute export contracts on FOB Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Kolkata / Haldia Dock Complex terms, as well as CIF destination sea ports (such as CIF Jebel Ali, CIF Umm Qasr, CIF New York). Payment is settled via Irrevocable Documentary Letters of Credit (L/C at sight) or Telegraphic Transfer (T/T).
Request Indian Tea Counter-Samples for Export
Submit your grade specifications (CTC / Orthodox / Darjeeling) and destination discharge port to receive evaluation tea samples and indicative CIF pricing.
About Byahut Tea Company International Export Desk
Byahut Tea Company operates its international tea export division from Siliguri, West Bengal, India. Sourcing across North Bengal, Darjeeling, and Assam, the company supplies overseas commercial tea buyers requiring bulk CTC, Orthodox, single-origin Darjeeling, Dooars, and specialty green teas. International consignments are consolidated, evaluated via laboratory sensory cupping, packaged in multiwall export sacks, and dispatched through Kolkata and Haldia port terminals.