Founded in 1925 as a plantation company, AVT (A. V. Thomas Group) is a family owned, a professionally managed group of companies with its headquarters in Chennai, India. In 1925, a young Indian entrepreneur, Alfred Vedam Thomas, bought 100 hectares of grassland in Pasuparai, Tamil Nadu, considered completely unsuitable to grow tea. At a time when plantations were strictly under the jurisdiction of the British, A.V. Thomas went on to not only transform Pasuparai into one of the highest yielding tea plantations in the nation but also to become the first Indian to own a plantation company. Thus the AVT Group was born. A perfectly balanced blend of 70% North Indian and 30% South Indian tea that creates a creamy and bright coloured cup. Known for its superior strength as well as taste, AVT Premium Select is a uniquely refreshing and rejuvenating blend that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Strongest Tea, Rich In Taste