Careers at Assam1860
Assam1860 grows out of the family-owned James Warren Tea Estates, where a team of 10,000 people work across the gardens of Assam to bring garden-fresh black tea to cups across India.
A Team Rooted in the Gardens
From the Thowra Estate in the upper banks of Moran circle, Assam, to the office in Kolkata, the people behind Assam1860 carry forward more than 150 years of tea-growing heritage. Every cup reflects the work of generations of artisans tending the same soil James Warren first planted in 1860.
What We Value
Quality
A focus on dust-free, high-grade tea using only the first batch after plucking, kept fresh by cutting out middlemen, blending, and warehousing.
Sustainability
Care for the land and the estates that have supported tea growing since 1860, following strict food and safety norms.
Heritage
Work connected to the Thowra Estate and the wider James Warren Tea Estates, carrying forward generations of tea-growing expertise.
Get in Touch
Interested in the work behind Assam1860? Reach the team through the details below.
| Office | Kolkata |
|---|---|
| Garden | Assam |
| Phone | +91 90 07300600 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) |
| hello@assam1860.com |
Working at Assam1860 means being part of a story that stretches back to 1860, when the James Warren family first planted tea in the fertile soil of Assam. Today, that heritage lives on through every garden, every plucking, and every cup that reaches Indian homes. The team that tends these estates brings generations of expertise to the craft, from careful soil maintenance to the sharp, malty flavour that defines gourmet black tea. Whether you are in the gardens or at the Kolkata office, you become a custodian of a legacy built on quality, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to tea as it should be.
The people behind Assam1860 share a common purpose: to deliver India's finest black tea, garden-fresh and full of character. From the first plucking of the morning to the final packaging, every step is carried out with pride and precision. The team abides by the strictest food safety norms and holds Rainforest Alliance approval, reflecting a dedication to sustainability that runs deep. Working here means contributing to a brand that values quality over quantity, craftsmanship over shortcuts, and people over profit — a workplace where every role, from the gardens to the office, matters.
Joining the Assam1860 family offers more than a job; it offers a chance to grow with a brand that is constantly striving for a stronger future. The company invests in its people, nurturing talent across tea production, quality control, logistics, and customer experience. Employees enjoy the satisfaction of seeing their work reach tea lovers across India, delivered fresh and full of flavour. With a culture rooted in heritage yet forward-looking in approach, Assam1860 provides a meaningful career path for those who care about quality, sustainability, and the timeless ritual of a perfect cup of tea.