• Ooty Homedale Dust Tea Powder - Finest Gold Dust CTC Tea from Nilgiri Tea Factory OotyMade.com
  • Ooty Homedale Dust Tea Powder - Finest Gold Dust CTC Tea from Nilgiri Tea Factory OotyMade.com
  • Ooty Homedale Dust Tea Powder - Finest Gold Dust CTC Tea from Nilgiri Tea Factory OotyMade.com
  • Ooty Homedale Dust Tea Powder - Finest Gold Dust CTC Tea from Nilgiri Tea Factory OotyMade.com
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Ooty Homedale Dust Tea — Premium CTC from the 1949 Nilgiri Estate | OotyMade

Ooty Homedale Dust Tea — Premium CTC from the 1949 Nilgiri Estate | OotyMade

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The Homedale Tea Factory has been producing tea since November 1949 — founded by the son of the Maharaja of Cochin at 6,000 feet in the Nilgiris, where it has run continuously for over 75 years. When you buy Homedale Dust tea, you are buying from one of the oldest continuously operating tea factories in the Nilgiris.

Homedale Dust is the fine-grade CTC from this historic estate — maximum colour, maximum strength, and the specific character of Homedale's high-altitude growing conditions: a smooth, full-bodied cup with the brightness that 6,000 feet delivers.

🏗️ Est. 1949 — Historic Nilgiris Estate — Founded by the son of the Maharaja of Cochin. Over 75 years of continuous production at 6,000 feet. The heritage is real, not marketing.
⚡ Dust Grade — Maximum Strength and Colour — Fine dust CTC for deep amber colour and strong, full-bodied brew. The grade preferred by those who want the darkest, most robust cup.
🏔️ 6,000 Feet Altitude Character — Smooth body, clean finish, and the characteristic Nilgiris brightness that altitude produces in the tea leaf.
🌿 Single Estate Traceability — Homedale Estate only. Not blended with teas from other estates or regions.
📦 Fresh Packed at Source — Sealed and dispatched from the Nilgiris within 48 hours.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Homedale Dust different from other dust teas?
The estate origin and altitude. Most commercial dust teas are blends of multiple origins. Homedale Dust is from a single 1949 estate at 6,000 feet — the altitude gives the tea its specific briskness and smooth body that lowland dust teas cannot replicate.

Is this suitable for daily household chai?
Yes — dust grade is specifically designed for daily milk tea use. Strong colour, consistent strength, and holds up well to milk and sugar.

Why Nilgiris Tea is Different

The Nilgiris — India's Blue
Mountains — grows tea at 6,000 feet above sea level, where the combination of
cool temperatures (15–20°C year-round), two annual monsoons, and mineral-rich
volcanic soil creates growing conditions found nowhere else in India.

At this altitude, tea plants
grow more slowly. Slower growth concentrates the natural compounds —
polyphenols, catechins, aromatic oils — that give Nilgiris tea its
characteristic brightness, natural sweetness, and clean, clear liquor.

What makes OotyMade's tea range
unique is traceability. We source from named estates — Kannavarai, Homewood,
Darmona, Homedale, Silver Oak — so you know exactly which garden your tea comes
from. No anonymous blends. No imported material. Just the Blue Mountains.

All teas are packed fresh at source and dispatched within 48 hours of
your order.



Brewing Guide:

How to Brew the Perfect Cup

 FOR MILK CHAI
(Traditional Indian Method):

1. Add 200ml water to a saucepan
and bring to boil

2. Add 1 heaped teaspoon (3–4g)
of tea powder

3. Simmer for 2–3 minutes on
medium heat

4. Add 50–75ml full-fat milk

5. Simmer for 1 more minute

6. Add sugar to taste, strain,
and serve immediately

 

FOR BLACK TEA
(Plain, Without Milk):

1. Heat water to 90–95 degrees
Celsius (just below boiling)

2. Add 1 teaspoon tea powder per
200ml

3. Steep for 2–3 minutes maximum

4. Strain immediately into your
cup

5. Add lemon or honey if desired
— never milk with black tea

 

FOR ICED TEA:

1. Brew double-strength (2
teaspoons per 200ml)

2. Steep for 3 minutes

3. Strain directly over a glass
full of ice

4. Add lemon slices and honey

Nilgiris tea stays crystal clear when iced — no cloudiness.



Freshness and Storage

Freshness, Storage and Shelf
Life

 SHELF LIFE: 12–18 months from
packing date when stored correctly.

All tea is packed fresh at
source and vacuum-sealed or airtight-sealed before dispatch.

 STORAGE: Store in an airtight
container in a cool, dry place away from:

— Direct sunlight (degrades
chlorophyll and antioxidants)

— Moisture (causes mold and
off-flavors)

— Strong odours (tea absorbs
surrounding aromas rapidly)

— Heat above 30 degrees Celsius

 

BEST PRACTICE: Transfer to a
ceramic or glass airtight container on receipt.

A dedicated tea tin stored in a
kitchen cabinet is ideal.

 

SIGNS OF FRESHNESS: Fresh Nilgiris
tea has a bright, clean aroma on opening.

If the aroma has faded
significantly, the tea is past its prime — though still safe to consume.

 

DISPATCH: All OotyMade teas are dispatched within 48 hours of order
confirmation.



Shipping and Delivery

Shipping and Delivery
Information

 FREE SHIPPING on all orders
above Rs. 2000

PAN-INDIA DELIVERY: All 28
states and 8 union territories of India.

DISPATCH TIME: Within 48 hours
of order confirmation.

DELIVERY TIME:

— Metro cities: 2–3 business
days

— All other cities: 3–5 business
days

— Remote areas: 5–7 business
days

 PACKAGING: All teas are packed
in sealed, moisture-proof packaging to preserve freshness during transit.

RETURNS: As a food product we do
not accept returns.

If your product arrives damaged or incorrectly, WhatsApp us within 24
hours with a photo — we will replace immediately.



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