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trustea is an Indian sustainability code and verification system for the Indian tea sector.

21/08/2026

🌱 Conventional vs. Regenerative Agriculture: Soil Management (Tillage) 🚜

When it comes to nurturing our land and securing sustainable farming practices, how we manage the soil makes all the difference!

Conventional Agriculture: Relies on frequent, deep tillage (plowing) which can break down soil structure, cause erosion, and disrupt beneficial soil microbes.

Regenerative Agriculture: Focuses on low-till or no-till practices to minimize soil disturbance—preserving soil structure, biological networks, and rich microflora.

Building healthier soil means growing a more resilient future for tea and sustainable agriculture! ☕✨

What soil management practices are you prioritizing on your farm? Let us know in the comments! 👇

19/08/2026

Peer learning turns knowledge into practice every single time. 🌿

When small tea growers see sustainable farming techniques succeed right in their neighboring fields, confidence quickly replaces doubt. Through the TeaNext Program, in partnership with Hindustan Unilever Limited and trustea, we put peer-to-peer learning at the core of tea farming in Assam.

Here is how TeaNext drives real, lasting change for Small Tea Growers (STGs):

Cluster Training: Reaching communities through tailored local sessions.

Lead Farmers: Driving hands-on support directly in the fields.

Demo Hubs: Turning innovative farming ideas into practical, real-world solutions.

When farmers learn together, change happens faster, solutions fit the real world, and the impact lasts longer.

15/08/2026

As we celebrate India's Independence Day, we honour the spirit of freedom and resilience.

This spirit should also extend to the hard-working tea community that is the backbone of our industry. At trustea, we believe true independence is also about ensuring economic freedom, better livelihoods, and prosperity for those who nurture every leaf.

Let's pledge to support a more equitable and sustainable tea supply chain that empowers the very hands that give us our beloved brew. Let freedom bloom for all!

Happy Independence Day!

13/08/2026

Empowering Small Tea Growers with Regenerative Farming Practices 🌱☕

Under Hindustan Unilever's TeaNext Program, implemented by trustea, small tea growers like Mukesh Buragohain from Assam are transforming their farming practices for a more sustainable future.

By integrating Regenerative Agriculture practices like Vermi Wash application, growers can get the following benefits:

Enhance Bush Health: Keeps tea plants thriving and promotes robust new leaf growth.

Boost Natural Immunity: Increases resistance against crop diseases naturally.

Improve Quality & Yield: Delivers better tea quality while increasing overall farm output.

Regenerative practices are key to ensuring long-term soil health, better livelihoods, and high-quality sustainable tea.
Watch the full video to see how local growers are adopting sustainable cultivation methods! 👇🏻

12/08/2026

Sharing landscapes, preserving ecosystems. 🍃

On this , we celebrate the majestic gentle giants that share our environment. At trustea Sustainable Tea Foundation, we believe in growing tea in harmony with nature. 🐘

Through sustainable agricultural practices, we work to protect local biodiversity, safeguard wildlife corridors, and support community livelihoods—ensuring that our tea gardens remain a safe heaven for all. 🌍🌱

Let’s cultivate a greener, safer future together! 🍵✨

08/08/2026

🌱 Unlocking the Power of the Carbon Bank Beneath Our Feet!

Ever wondered what happens after tea plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis? 🍃

Through Regenerative Agriculture, tea plantations are transforming soil into a giant carbon bank. By recycling organic matter and root residues into stable Soil Organic Carbon (SOC), we can:
✨ Feed beneficial soil microorganisms

💧 Enhance water retention

🌾 Deliver essential nutrients for thriving crops

🌍 Mitigate climate change while boosting productivity

Building soil health isn't just good for farming—it's essential for our planet’s future. Watch the video to see how nature’s carbon cycle powers sustainable tea farming! 🌿👇

05/08/2026

Driving Farm to Factory Sustainability across the Indian Tea Industry 🍃✨

The trustea code drives social sustainability across the Indian tea industry by prioritizing the safety, rights, and overall well-being of plantation and factory workers.

Dignity & Equal Opportunity: It strictly bans child labor, forced labor, harassment, and discrimination to maintain a workplace that is secure, fair, and welcoming for everyone.

Fair Compensation & Workers' Rights: The code secures equitable pay, regulated working hours, clear employment contracts, and the right to freedom of association. It also enforces strict compliance with all legally required wages and benefits in India.

Health & Living Conditions: Facilities must provide all field and factory staff with clean drinking water, hygienic sanitation, safe housing, proper medical care, and essential protective gear.

When workers thrive, the entire tea ecosystem prospers! ☕🌱

02/08/2026

🍃 Nature's Smallest Gardeners!

Meet the Myna – a true champion of sustainable tea farming. These insectivores act as crucial biological control agents, foraging through canopies and garden floors to naturalize pests like destructive caterpillars and cockchafers.

By encouraging healthy bird populations, we significantly reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides, leading to lower production costs, healthier soil, and a thriving eco-friendly agricultural ecosystem.

It’s just one of the many ways we can embrace nature for a healthier planet! 🌍

27/07/2026

🍃 Driving Farm-to-Factory Sustainability in the Indian Tea Industry! ☕✨

At trustea, we are committed to transforming the tea sector through our comprehensive Code. Here is how we make a difference at every step:

🌱 Sustainable Farming: Prioritizing soil and water conservation, regenerative agriculture, and strict adherence to the Plant Protection Code (PPC).
🌍 Environmental Stewardship: Reducing energy use, managing waste responsibly, and lowering carbon emissions across tea operations.
👷 Worker Welfare: Ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, zero child/forced labor, and gender equality.
🏭 Product Integrity & Traceability: Upholding FSSAI food safety standards and ensuring full transparency from small tea growers to the final factory output.

Together, we’re brewing a cleaner, safer, and fairer future for Indian tea. 🍵💚

26/07/2026

Ever wonder about the journey behind your daily cup of tea? ☕🍃

Behind every sip is the dedication and hard work of tea workers who ensure the quality, safety, and care that goes into every leaf. Meet the trustea on ground team, who are our sustainability champions.

Today we feature Dipankar Kalita, Senior Field Officer at trustea, as he walks us through our rigorous standards in BLF!

At Rajakhat Tea Industries in Assam, health and safety aren't just policies—they are a daily way of life. From mandatory hygiene stations and specialized PPE to clear workplace safety signages and protective gear, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for every worker is at the heart of sustainable tea production.

Take a glimpse behind the scenes as he shares how health, safety, and worker welfare come together to make your favorite tea possible.

Address

Unit No 506, 5th Floor, The Chambers, 1865, Rajdanga Main Road
Kolkata
700107

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+913340732658

Website

http://www.trustea.org/

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