Kumlai Valley Tea Factory Limited Liability Partnership

Out in West Bairagy Para, in the Sevoke area of Rajganj, you’ll find our tea factory. We operate as a limited liability partnership, but on the ground, it’s just a group of us working hard. Dilip K. Das is the main contact here. The location is a bit out of the way, which is fine because we need the space for the processing equipment. It’s a rugged environment. The road to get here can be a bit bumpy, especially after a heavy rainstorm. Inside the factory, it’s all about the smell of withering leaves and the sound of the rollers. We don't have a big fancy lobby with a receptionist. You just walk in and find someone covered in green dust or carrying a heavy crate. We focus on the practical side of tea making—drying, grading, and packing. It’s physical work that leaves you tired by the end of the day. We have a small area where we sit down for lunch and talk about the day’s output. The view outside is mostly trees and the hills in the distance. We like it that way. It’s honest work, and we don't try to make it sound like something it isn't. We just want to keep the machines running and make sure the tea we produce is handled the right way before it leaves Jalpaiguri for the market. It is a long day every day.