Tea Trunk — Sommelier High-Tea Experiences
“Certified Tea Sommelier High-Tea Tastings & Bespoke Corporate Offsite Gifting in Fontainhas”
Tea Trunk — Sommelier High-Tea Experiences Buyout Goa: Private Estate Hire & Buyout Terms
Full buyout availability for private family milestones, confidential summits, and high-profile gatherings in Fontainhas, Panjim, Goa 403001. Offers dedicated staff, perimeter privacy, and curated concierge itineraries. Indicative buyout rates: Tasting Workshops from ₹2,200 / head · Luxury Gifting Hampers from ₹1,500.
Tea Trunk — Sommelier High-Tea Experiences Corporate Offsite & Leadership Retreats
Structured for executive strategy offsites, VC annual partner retreats, and founder getaways in Goa. Accommodates working sessions with fiber connectivity, breakout verandas, and on-site executive catering staging. Capacity: Fontainhas Flagship Tea Salon (15 Guests) · In-Villa Sensory Workshops up to 40 Guests.
Tea Trunk — Sommelier High-Tea Experiences Event & Intimate Wedding Staging
Equipped for bespoke wedding ceremonies, sunset cocktail soirees, and curated banquet dinners. Strict compliance with Goa's 10:00 PM outdoor acoustic curfew with seamless transition options to indoor salon spaces.
Production & Specialist Service Scope
Audited equipment inventory, production capacity, crew certifications, and technical deliverables.
Engagement & Custom BoQ Terms
Transparent unit rates and custom Bill of Quantities terms with zero hidden markups.
| Service Scope / Deliverable | Verified Rate | Deployment Terms & Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
●In Villa Sommelier Tasting Session | ₹25,000 – ₹45,000 (Up to 15 guests; includes 5 single-origin teas & tea sommelier curation) | 3 to 12 Month Seasonal Lease · Utility reconciliation & title compliance |
●Per Guest Workshop Fee | ₹2,200 + taxes per head (Hands-on tea blending and botanical creation workshop) | Direct Specialist Contract · Formal GST Invoicing & Custom BoQ |
●Luxury Corporate Gifting Hampers | ₹1,500 – ₹5,500 per bespoke gift hamper (Custom branded packaging included for >25 units) | Direct Specialist Contract · Formal GST Invoicing & Custom BoQ |
●Engagement And Advance Terms | 50% Advance on workshop confirmation · 7-Day lead time for personalized corporate gifting | Direct Specialist Contract · Formal GST Invoicing & Custom BoQ |
The Curatorial Verdict
Set in a charming pastel Portuguese townhouse in the historic Latin Quarter of Fontainhas, Tea Trunk's tea tasting room features botanical aromas, fine bone china, and whole-leaf tea displays. For villa buyouts, their team arrives with portable sommelier stations and brass infusers.
Snigdha Manchanda's master sommelier training brings rare intellectual sophistication to tea curation. From marigold green teas to saffron kahwa and single-estate Darjeeling flushes, Tea Trunk provides an elegant non-alcoholic luxury experience and tasteful corporate gifting.
Afternoon high-tea salons, wellness retreat workshops, and executive corporate gifting.
Book the 90-minute private blending workshop for offsite teams—each participant crafts their own custom tea blend in an engraved tin to take home.
Operational Profile & Background
Founded by internationally certified tea sommelier Snigdha Manchanda, Tea Trunk is an artisanal gourmet tea brand rooted in the heritage quarter of Fontainhas, Panjim. Tea Trunk curates private high-tea tasting salons, sensory tea blending workshops for corporate retreats, and bespoke luxury gifting hampers tailored for VIP guests and estate gatherings across Goa.
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