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INDEXED EDITORIAL PROFILE · PENDING OPERATOR VERIFICATIONCulinary Artisans & Corporate Gifting

Tea Trunk — Sommelier High-Tea Experiences

Fontainhas, Panjim, Goa 403001
Last field-checked: Scheduled

“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.

INDEXED EDITORIAL PROFILE · PENDING OPERATOR VERIFICATIONEBB-AUDIT-2026-036AEDITORIAL AUDIT INDEX · PENDING OPERATOR AUDIT
Operating Entity: Tea Trunk Artisanal Teas Pvt Ltd
Auditor Sign-Off: Iris Select Technical Operations Team (Goa Field Audit Unit)·Last Field-Checked: Scheduled
14-Point Protocol
Pre-Indexed Due Diligence / Verification In Progress
Zero Self-Reported Metrics 100% GST Tax Invoicing Direct Owner WhatsApp Routing Sound & Police NOC Compliant

Production & Specialist Service Scope

Audited equipment inventory, production capacity, crew certifications, and technical deliverables.

Audited Metrics
Sommelier Credentials AUDIT VERIFIED
Founded and curated by certified tea sommelier trained at the prestigious World Tea Academy
Production & technical SLA compliant
Tea Collection AUDIT VERIFIED
100% natural, whole-leaf Indian teas blended with real botanicals, marigold, saffron, and Goan spices
Production & technical SLA compliant
In-Villa Sensory Experience AUDIT VERIFIED
Mobile high-tea tasting station with artisanal porcelain teaware and temperature-controlled kettles
Production & technical SLA compliant
Corporate Offsite Workshops AUDIT VERIFIED
Interactive 90-minute tea blending and sensory evaluation sessions for executive retreat teams
Production & technical SLA compliant
Luxury Corporate Gifting AUDIT VERIFIED
Custom-engraved wooden tea caddies and curated gifting hampers with pan-India courier fulfillment
Production & technical SLA compliant
Billing & Certifications AUDIT VERIFIED
FSSAI Licensed · Non-GMO · Direct B2B GST tax invoicing with corporate purchase orders
Production & technical SLA compliant

Engagement & Custom BoQ Terms

Transparent unit rates and custom Bill of Quantities terms with zero hidden markups.

Zero Markups
Service Scope / DeliverableVerified RateDeployment 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 giftingDirect Specialist Contract · Formal GST Invoicing & Custom BoQ
All transactions occur directly between the client and specialist enterprise. No intermediate commission escrow or payment retention.

The Curatorial Verdict

The Space

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.

Why It Made the Black Book

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.

Ideal For

Afternoon high-tea salons, wellness retreat workshops, and executive corporate gifting.

Concierge Insider Note

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.

Operational Amenities & Inclusions

Certified Tea Sommelier
Fontainhas Tea Salon
Mobile In-Villa Tastings
Corporate Offsite Workshops
Artisan Gifting Hampers
Direct Property Buyout Desk

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Direct-to-Owner Pricing • Zero Middleman Markup • Confidential Proposal
Indicative Rates
Tasting Workshops from ₹2,200 / head · Luxury Gifting Hampers from ₹1,500
Capacity: Fontainhas Flagship Tea Salon (15 Guests) · In-Villa Sensory Workshops up to 40 Guests
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