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Ooty Homewood Cardamom Tea — Estate Elaichi Chai from Homewood Nilgiris | OotyMade

Ooty Homewood Cardamom Tea — Estate Elaichi Chai from Homewood Nilgiris | OotyMade

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Single-estate Homewood black tea blended with real cardamom — the upgrade on your everyday elaichi chai that you never knew you were missing. The difference between generic cardamom tea and Homewood Cardamom Tea is the base: real single-estate Nilgiris CTC at altitude, not a commodity blend padded with filler.

The cardamom here is not flavouring. Real ground elaichi, blended at the Nilgiris factory in proportions that complement the natural brightness of Homewood tea rather than masking it.

  • 🌿 Real Cardamom — Not Flavouring — Ground elaichi blended in, not artificial cardamom flavour or synthetic extract. The difference is immediate in both aroma and cup character.
  • 🏔️ Homewood Estate Base — Single-Estate Nilgiris CTC at Altitude — The high-altitude briskness of Homewood tea makes the cardamom aroma more vivid and the cup more complex.
  • ☕ Perfect Elaichi Chai — The combination that South Indian kitchens have been making for generations — just with a named-estate tea base instead of a commodity blend.
  • 📦 Blended and Packed at the Nilgiris Factory — Not mixed elsewhere. The blending and packing happens at source in the Blue Mountains.
  • 🎁 Excellent Gift Tea — The combination of estate origin + real spice makes this one of OotyMade’s most-gifted tea varieties.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How much cardamom is in the blend?
The cardamom-to-tea ratio is calibrated to complement rather than overpower the Homewood tea base — aromatic and present in every cup without dominating. If you prefer a stronger cardamom hit, brew slightly longer or add extra whole cardamom while simmering.

Is the Homewood Cardamom Tea different from the generic Nilgiris Cardamom Tea?
Yes — the base tea is different. The generic Nilgiris Cardamom Tea uses a blended Nilgiris base. Homewood Cardamom Tea uses specifically Homewood Estate single-estate CTC, which has its own distinct bold character that makes the cardamom combination more complex.

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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