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Our Story

From Kerala's hills to your cup, a journey of flavor and heart.

Meet Badar

Born in Vandiperiyar, Kerala, Badar’s journey led her from lush hills to Germany’s calm streets.

A serene tea plantation in Vandiperiyar with morning mist over green hills.

A serene tea plantation in Vandiperiyar with morning mist over green hills.

Badar enjoying a cup of tea in a cozy German café, sunlight streaming through the window.

Badar enjoying a cup of tea in a cozy German café, sunlight streaming through the window.

Close-up of fresh tea leaves held gently in hands, highlighting their vibrant green color.

Close-up of fresh tea leaves held gently in hands, highlighting their vibrant green color.

Our Roots

Ila means 'leaf' in Malayalam, a nod to our deep connection with Kerala’s natural bounty.

Gallery

Moments from the Kerala highlands and Ila's journey

Sunlight filtering through lush tea leaves in the misty hills of Vandiperiyar.

Sunlight filtering through lush tea leaves in the misty hills of Vandiperiyar.

A close-up of freshly picked Nilgiris pure leaf flushes resting on a woven basket.

A close-up of freshly picked Nilgiris pure leaf flushes resting on a woven basket.

A warm cup of Kerala highlands milk tea steaming gently on a wooden table.

A warm cup of Kerala highlands milk tea steaming gently on a wooden table.

Colorful spices from the Kerala spice kitchen arranged in rustic bowls.

Colorful spices from the Kerala spice kitchen arranged in rustic bowls.

Badar smiling warmly amidst the rolling hills of her childhood home in Kerala.

Badar smiling warmly amidst the rolling hills of her childhood home in Kerala.