Tea
About Tea
India has been synonymous with the world’s finest teas for over a century. At Al Shaikh Enterprises, we bring this legacy to the Middle East, sourcing directly from the most renowned estates across India. We understand that tea is integral to daily life and hospitality in the Middle East. Whether you seek the robust strength of Assam for Karak Chai or the delicate fragrance of Darjeeling, we ensure every leaf is selected, processed, and packaged to deliver a perfect cup, every time.
Al Shaikh Enterprises provides a total tea solution, bringing you a special blend of strength, values, and expertise. Tea is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world. The company makes an effort to bring the best gifts of nature to your doorstep with craftsmanship. The freshly plucked leaves are processed in the best manner to provide you with high-quality tea.
The company supplies two varieties of tea: traditional Orthodox ( leaf ) tea and the modern process of CTC (granular) tea. Our packaging is innovative. Our blending warehouse is HACCP / GMP Certified.
We procure garden fresh aromatic teas with excellent strength, colour, and fullness of the lush green estates in Assam and Dooars, located at the foothills of the Himalayas
Our Product Range
We offer a comprehensive range of teas in bulk loose-leaf and convenient consumer tea bag formats.
Tea Varieties by Region & Type:
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Assam Black Tea: Known for its bold, malty, and robust flavor. Its bright, rich color makes it the perfect base for the famous Karak Chai and other strong, milk-based teas popular in the Middle East.
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Darjeeling Tea: Often called the “Champagne of Teas.” It has a delicate, muscatel flavor, a light golden color, and a floral aroma. Best enjoyed black.
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Nilgiri Tea: Grown in the Blue Mountains of South India, this tea is known for its brisk, fragrant, and smooth flavor. It is highly versatile and brews a well-balanced cup.
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Masala Chai Blend: Our signature blend of strong Assam tea leaves infused with authentic Indian spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and black pepper. Ready-to-brew for a traditional experience.
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Green Tea: We offer a selection of pure, antioxidant-rich green teas for health-conscious consumers.
Formats & Packaging:
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Bulk Loose Leaf Tea:
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Ideal for restaurants, cafes, and large-scale processors.
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It is available in multi-layered foil-lined paper sacks or cartons to preserve freshness.
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Private Label Tea Bags:
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Material: Bleached or unbleached paper tags, strings, and bags. We can provide pyramid bags for premium whole-leaf teas, which allow for better infusion.
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Types: Individual tagged tea bags, double-chamber bags, or stringless.
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Packaging: We can supply in bulk for hospitality or custom-packaged in elegant boxes, pouches, or gift tins under your own brand (Private Labeling).
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Our Expertise & Sourcing
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Direct from the Gardens: We partner with esteemed tea estates and gardens in India’s iconic tea-growing regions: Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri, and Kangra.
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Quality Assurance: Our team of expert tasters (tea sommeliers) samples each batch for consistency, aroma, color, and taste, ensuring it meets the precise standards of the Middle Eastern palate.
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Processing: We offer both CTC (Crush, Tear, Curl) and Orthodox methods of production, catering to different brewing traditions and preferences.