Our Roots

In the bustling heart of Bombay (now Mumbai), the two brothers — Rajaram Kashinath Navare and Madhav Kashinath Navare — established a specialised tea blending studio under the original brand "AmberTips." Rejecting the constraints of singular estates, their mission was pure: to master the custom blend and serve only the most discerning connoisseurs. This is where Somansh was born.

"AmberTips" quickly earned a reputation for discretion and superior quality. Our clientele was the most demanding in the region: discerning British residents and true Indian tea-lover connoisseurs who understood the difference between mass production and premium, hand-picked, custom blending. Word spread quietly — as all great things do.

Following India's independence, the Navare family's blending expertise proved invaluable. "AmberTips" began quietly supplying its proprietary, customised blends to one of the leading business houses and established tea companies in the new India. The legacy held firm across a nation reborn.

During this pivotal period, the business scaled up its B2B operations significantly. The Navare family became the trusted, silent partner — supplying truckloads of specialised tea blends to one of India's pre-eminent business tycoons and top tea brands. The name changed; the mastery never did.

The transition to Somansh Tea marks a purposeful Rejuvenation — honouring the meticulous, century-old legacy of the Navare family while presenting it through a lens of modern, rooted Indian luxury. After a hundred years of crafting teas for others, we bring our heritage directly to you.