Puttabong Tea Estate, among the earliest tea gardens of Darjeeling, traces its origins to 1852 under the stewardship of Dr. Archibald Campbell. Set along the northern reaches of the region near the Rangeet Valley and bordering Sikkim, the estate stretches across elevations of roughly 2,000 to 6,500 feet - an altitude range that lends remarkable nuance and clarity to its teas. Widely respected for both heritage and quality, Puttabong has played a defining role in shaping Darjeeling’s global reputation. It gained international attention in 1992 when one of its specialty teas achieved a record auction price, marking a milestone in the premium tea segment. Today, the estate continues to balance tradition with responsible cultivation. Emphasis on soil health, ecological balance, and careful processing ensures consistency and character in every harvest, reinforcing its standing as one of Darjeeling’s most storied and reliable producers.
