About Golden Tips

Under the stewardship of Madhav Sarda, a third-generation tea entrepreneur, Golden Tips has evolved while staying rooted in its original values. What began as a single retail store grew steadily into a strong network of nearly 20 exclusive tea boutiques and counters, primarily across eastern India—including the original Darjeeling store that remains a landmark for tea travellers.

Alongside its retail growth, Golden Tips expanded into exports and value-added tea offerings, bringing Indian gourmet teas to international markets in thoughtfully packaged formats, now available through Golden Tips tea collection. Top selections such as the Golden Tips High Mountain Fine Darjeeling Black Tea, Golden Tips White Exotica Tea, Golden Tips Summer Exotica and a special grade Golden Tips Golden Orange Pekoe Tea have become favorites among tea connoisseurs worldwide. Today, the brand maintains a strong presence across global e-commerce platforms while continuing to serve as a trusted souvenir and discovery point for Indian and international visitors alike.

From Farm to Cup — A Commitment to Food Safety

Quality at Golden Tips is not left to assumption. Golden Tips Tea Co. Pvt. Ltd. is certified under ISO 22000:2018, an internationally recognised Food Safety Management System standard.

This certification covers the entire scope of operations—procurement, processing, blending, packaging, and distribution—across both domestic and international markets. It reflects the brand’s ability to identify, manage, and control food safety risks throughout the tea value chain, ensuring that every cup from classic black teas to delicate green teas and wellness-focused herbal infusions is safe, consistent, and true to its origin.

For Golden Tips, ISO certification is not a badge—it is a framework that reinforces long-standing discipline, traceability, and accountability.

A Trusted Exporter of Indian Teas

Golden Tips is also a registered member of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), the apex government-recognised body supporting India’s global trade.

This association underscores the brand’s credibility as an exporter and its role in representing Indian teas on the international stage—aligned with national standards and global expectations.

Retail, Travel, and Tea Culture

Over the decades, Golden Tips has become an integral part of the tea travel experience in eastern India. Its boutiques and counters are often the first stop for travellers seeking authentic Indian teas—whether as gifts, souvenirs, or personal indulgences.The stores are designed not merely to sell tea, but to invite conversation, curiosity, and appreciation for India’s diverse tea traditions—from the hills of Darjeeling to other celebrated origins.

Quiet Excellence, Enduring Trust

Golden Tips has never chased trends. Its reputation has been built slowly—through consistency, careful sourcing, and an unwavering focus on quality. From retail shelves to export cartons, every tea reflects decades of accumulated knowledge and respect for the craft.

Nearly a hundred years since its founding, Golden Tips remains a custodian of Indian tea heritage—bridging generations, regions, and cultures, one cup at a time.