In 1919, KP Govinda Menon started off trading Tea in a small shop in the heart of Kerala’s Trading Hub, Cochin. Major brand of Nilgiri Tea was their key product in the store. From the sensitive , flavoury Nilgiri Orthodox teas to the strong, coloury CTC Teas, KPGM had the total spectrum of South Indian Teas to offer. They also had their own unique blends that made them stand high in the usual sensitive market. Today KPGM is a name synonymous with quality tea with a one hundred year old tradition of classic tea blending. The range of tea KPGM produces, span from the popular ones to singular custom made ones.
KPGM's 100th anniversary celebrates the culture and foundation of where it all began: Simplicity and values as visualised by its founder.
The host of this legendary property is a 3rd generation member of the KPGM family who prides himself in providing unique experiences to it's guests. His extensive travel of the USA, Europe, Far East, Middle East and Down Under, not forgetting the various cultural terrains of India, has given him great sense of understanding the needs of different guests.
Here, in KPGM, as your host he’s sharing his deep experience, the guests will be exposed to the intricacies of tea tasting and tea blending.