• Ooty Kannavarai Gold Dust CTC Tea Powder - Authentic Nilgiri Tea from Ooty Tea Factory OotyMade.com
  • Ooty Kannavarai Gold Dust CTC Tea Powder - Authentic Nilgiri Tea from Ooty Tea Factory OotyMade.com
  • Ooty Kannavarai Gold Dust CTC Tea Powder - Authentic Nilgiri Tea from Ooty Tea Factory OotyMade.com
  • Ooty Kannavarai Gold Dust CTC Tea Powder - Authentic Nilgiri Tea from Ooty Tea Factory OotyMade.com
  • Ooty Kannavarai Gold Dust CTC Tea Powder - Authentic Nilgiri Tea from Ooty Tea Factory OotyMade.com
  • Ooty Kannavarai Gold Dust CTC Tea Powder - Authentic Nilgiri Tea from Ooty Tea Factory OotyMade.com
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Ooty Kannavarai Gold Dust CTC Tea — Premium Strong Nilgiri Tea Powder | OotyMade

Ooty Kannavarai Gold Dust CTC Tea — Premium Strong Nilgiri Tea Powder | OotyMade

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The same Kannavarai Estate, the same three-generation family craftsmanship — but ground to Gold Dust for those who need maximum strength, deep colour, and higher cup yield per kilogram. This is the blend that runs Nilgiris households that go through tea seriously.

Gold Dust CTC (Cut, Tear, Curl) creates a larger surface area per gram than estate-grade tea — more colour, more strength, more cups per kilo. The Nilgiris terroir character is still fully present: the brightness, the brisk aromatic note, the clean finish that makes Nilgiris tea distinct from Assam or Dooars blends.

⚡ Gold Dust Grade — Maximum Strength — Fine CTC grade produces deep colour and bold strength. Designed for those who want a seriously strong cup or who brew for a household or small business.
🏔️ Kannavarai Estate Origin — 1,700–2,100 metres altitude. The same prestigious estate as the Estate Blend, in a stronger commercial grade.
☕ Higher Cup Yield — More cups per kilogram than standard CTC grades — making Gold Dust the economical choice for regular household use.
🌿 Nilgiris Briskness Preserved — Even at commercial grade, the characteristic Nilgiris brightness and clean finish that distinguishes this tea from plains CTC is maintained.
📦 Fresh Packed, 48-Hour Dispatch — Sealed at source, dispatched within 48 hours of your order.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When should I choose Gold Dust over the Estate Blend?
Choose Gold Dust when you need maximum strength, deep colour, and cost-efficiency over pure aroma. Perfect for households that drink 4+ cups daily, for office use, or for making strong filter chai. Choose the Estate Blend when you want maximum Nilgiris aroma and flavour complexity.

Is Gold Dust suitable for milk tea?
Absolutely — it is specifically calibrated for milk tea. The fine grade produces the deep amber colour that holds up beautifully 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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