Madura Tea Estates
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Tea manufacturing |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Founder | Mike and Norma Grant-Cook |
| Headquarters | Murwillumbah , Australia |
| Products | Assam tea, green tea, Ceylon tea blends |
Madura Tea Estates is an Australian tea manufacturer established in 1978 by Sri Lankan tea cultivators Mike and Norma Grant-Cook, located in Murwillumbah, New South Wales. The enterprise grows both Assam and green teas—the latter having been produced domestically since 1989—and combines these with Ceylon tea sourced from Sri Lanka. By the year 2000, Madura Tea Estates had transitioned to complete Australian ownership, with production activities starting in 1982 and plantations expanding to 25 hectares by 2003.
The packaging used by Madura Tea is entirely recyclable, underscoring the company’s dedication to environmental responsibility. In 2015, the business ceased halal certification within Australia.
Concentrating mainly on the local market, Madura Tea actively promotes the "buy Australia" initiative and runs a visitor centre that offers product tastings and direct sales, paralleling competitors such as Tea Estates of Australia and Nerada Tea. In 2013, Madura Tea was appointed as the official tea supplier to Sydney’s Parliament House, taking over from Twinings.
Awards
- Gold Medal at the Royal Hobart Fine Food Awards
- Silver Medal awarded for English Breakfast Silk Infuser Tea Bags
- Bronze Medal in the Regional Food category at Sydney Royal Fine Foods for lemon myrtle tea bags