Phoobsering, Tea garden in Darjeeling district, India.
Phoobsering is a tea estate spread across a large area of mountainous terrain in West Bengal, with tea bushes occupying different sections at varying elevations. The property contains multiple cultivation zones that define its layout and growing regions.
The estate was founded between 1856 and 1860 by the Darjeeling Tea Company when British enterprises started cultivating tea in the region. It emerged alongside several other gardens during this period as part of a major expansion of tea production.
The name comes from Phurpu Tshering, honoring a respected member of the local Bhutia community in the tradition of naming places after influential people. Tea workers and their families shape the everyday rhythm of life on the estate.
The estate sits in the mountains and is best reached by car from Darjeeling town, with mountain roads requiring careful driving. Plan for travel time along winding routes, as the terrain dictates the pace of the journey.
The estate preserves especially old tea bushes from Chinese cultivars that have grown there for generations. These ancient plants produce a tea with a naturally sweet and aromatic character that appeals to tea enthusiasts.
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