Why 1950 Origins

Four Generations of Tea Excellence:

At 1950 Origins, our journey spans over seven decades of passion, mastery, and relentless refinement. With roots firmly grounded in tradition and an eye towards innovation, we don’t just create tea—we craft an experience.

Every perfect cup is a result of our deep expertise, honed through generations of dedication to the art of tea-making. From selecting the finest leaves to curating blends that awaken your senses, our legacy empowers us to offer a tea experience that transforms the everyday into the extraordinary.

Selecting & Processing the Perfect Blend:

At 1950 Origins, crafting the perfect blend is both a science and an art. Guided by decades of expertise, our tea masters have meticulously tasted over 500 samples from the top 2% of tea gardens in India. After refining over 90 blend iterations, they created three exquisite blends, each designed to offer a distinct and memorable tea experience

We bring together teas that exemplify the best of brightness, aroma, full-bodied richness, and strength, harmonizing their unique qualities to create blends that offer a truly balanced and exceptional experience. Each sip is designed to deliver the perfect combination of freshness, depth, and complexity, ensuring you enjoy the finest aspects of tea in every cup.

100% Natural:

At 1950 Origins, authenticity is at the heart of what we do. Our teas are 100% natural, free from artificial additives, flavors, or preservatives. Every leaf is nurtured by nature, ensuring that what you taste is the true essence of tea—pure, fresh, and unadulterated. With us, you can sip confidently, knowing that every cup is a celebration of nature’s finest, just as it was meant to be.

Plucked at Peak Seasons:

At 1950 Origins, we believe that the finest teas owe their exceptional quality to the perfect timing of their harvest, dictated by nature’s seasons. As a result, our blends feature only teas that are harvested during peak flush seasons - Darjeeling’s prized first flush and Assam’s bold second flush. The first flush of Darjeeling(also known as the champagne of teas) yields delicate, floral flavors and a bright, lively character, while Assam’s second flush produces full-bodied, malty teas with rich depth and complexity. This meticulous timing ensures that every sip reflects the unparalleled freshness, flavor, and unique characteristics of these iconic regions.

Safety Standards Redefined:

For us, ensuring the safety and purity of our teas is not just a responsibility, it is the cornerstone of our philosophy. To achieve this, we go beyond industry norms. Every sample of the teas sourced by us undergoes two rounds of testing to make sure that it meets our standards for safety, cleanliness, and quality.

Every batch goes through 112+ tests to ensure that:

  • No Banned Chemicals
  • No Heavy Metals
  • No artificial flavours or colours
  • No harmful pesticides beyond safe limits
    make it to your cup.

This exhaustive process ensures that we leave no room for compromise and that every element - down to the smallest leaf - is held to the highest standard.

Empowering the Hands Behind the Leaves:

At 1950 Origins, we deeply value the people who make exceptional tea possible. As part of Bengal Tea & Fabrics Limited (BTFL), our commitment to tea workers goes beyond fair wages—it’s about nurturing their well-being and dreams. We provide access to free education, healthcare, and daycare, empowering working parents to build a brighter future for their families. Each step we take is rooted in the belief that their dedication deserves not just recognition, but care, respect, and meaningful support.

Sourced From the Top 2% Gardens:

The soul of 1950 Origins lies in the gardens we carefully select. We source all our teas from the top 2% of the tea gardens in the country, known for their distinguished quality and unique flavor profiles. Nestled in pristine locations with ideal climates and nutrient-rich soils, these exceptional estates are renowned for producing some of the finest teas in the world. For us crafting tea is about crafting a legacy of excellence, where the essence of each garden shines through, creating a tea experience you can truly cherish with every cup.

Handpicked Excellence:

As a part of our commitment to excellence, we source our teas exclusively from estates that uphold the tradition of hand-plucking. This meticulous method of selecting the delicate “two leaves and a bud” ensures that only the youngest, most tender leaves are chosen - leaves that are naturally richer in flavor, aroma, and nutrients.

Unlike machine harvesting, which can damage the leaves and compromise quality, hand-picking preserves the integrity of the tea, allowing each leaf to retain its unique characteristics. This process results in a tea that is smoother, fresher, and of superior quality. At 1950 Origins, every sip is a reflection of this care and craftsmanship, delivering nature’s finest, handpicked just for you.