You can have the best packaging and marketing, but if your tea quality varies every month, you will lose customers. Sourcing is not just bought; it's managed.
Step 1: Identify Your Region's Taste
India doesn't drink the same tea everywhere.
- Bihar/UP/Jharkhand: Strong, dark liquor (Dooars + Assam Blend).
- Gujarat/Maharashtra: Very strong, golden liquor (Superior Assam).
- South India: Often prefers Dust tea or specific local blends.
Action: Send us a sample of the best-selling tea in your area. We will reverse-engineer it.
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Step 2: Sample Testing
Sourcing tea for your business?
Get wholesale pricing on premium CTC, Assam, and Darjeeling teas. We dispatch free samples across India within 48 hours.
Request Free Samples →Never place a bulk order without testing. When you receive samples from a wholesaler:
- Check Appearance: Is it black or brown? (Black is better).
- Check Smell: Is it fresh?
- The Milk Test: Boil it as your customers would. Does it turn pink/red (good) or gray/muddy (bad)?
Step 3: Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)
Don't overbuy. Tea freshness lasts 6-9 months max in sacks. Start with 100-200kg.
Step 4: Payment Terms
Most wholesale deals in Siliguri are Advance Payment. Credit is only given to long-term partners (3+ years). Scammers often offer credit to lure you in—be careful.