Munnar Tea Plantations

Munnar Tea Plantations span 12,000 hectares in Kerala's Western Ghats, producing South Indian teas with high-grown orthodox grades averaging a cupping score of 88 out of 100—4 points above the typical South Indian benchmark. Supplying 3,000 tonnes annually, 40% exported to Europe, the estates integrate tourism to boost per-hectare revenue by 15% compared to monoculture rivals. Faster than the average regional plantation, Munnar's model sets a benchmark for sustainable revenue growth.