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Marshall’s tea-making machines are renowned engineering equipment in the tea industry. Manufactured by Marshall Fowler, these robust and efficient machines—such as tea rollers and dryers—are used in tea estates across the world. In India’s Darjeeling region, including the Sourenee Tea Estate, these machines continue to operate reliably, with skilled staff overseeing the process as fresh tea leaves are transformed through traditional yet enduring mechanical craftsmanship. Tea Tasting session at Sourenee Tea Estate chai bagaan in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Sourenee Leaves Pvt. Ltd. Anandapur, Kolkata. Crushtearcurl Marshall Fowler tea machinery in operation at Sourenee Tea Estate, Darjeeling: Made in Gainsboro, England
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