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JOIN USTeabox’s founder, Kausshal Dugarr, comes from a family that’s worked in the tea industry. Growing up in Darjeeling, Kausshal graduated in Business from Singapore Management University. He returned home to work in the tea industry. In a short while, Kausshal began to feel that technology could bring about that change that was sorely needed in the 200-year old industry. And he founded DarjeelingTeaXpress, the precursor to what would become Teabox. His vision, that every cup of tea sold will be the freshest cup of tea there is, has driven how the organization has grown. Now backed by strong investors and customers turned investors, Kausshal’s dream for Teabox is to make it India’s first global brand.
Kausshal Dugarr
Chief Experience Officer

Teabox’s founder, Kausshal Dugarr, comes from a family that’s worked in the tea industry. Growing up in Darjeeling, Kausshal graduated in Business from Singapore Management University. He returned home to work in the tea industry. In a short while, Kausshal began to feel that technology could bring about that change that was sorely needed in the 200-year old industry. And he founded DarjeelingTeaXpress, the precursor to what would become Teabox. His vision, that every cup of tea sold will be the freshest cup of tea there is, has driven how the organization has grown. Now backed by strong investors and customers turned investors, Kausshal’s dream for Teabox is to make it India’s first global brand.
Kausshal Dugarr
Chief Experience Officer

Prachi Jain
Co-Founder

Gopal Upadhayay
Procurement

Ravi Kotahri
Procurement

Rouhaan Shahpurwala
Retail & Corporate Gifting

Dipak Bajaj
Finance and Strategy

Ankur Sharma
Operation

Nagendranath
Research and Development
Billionaire Bass Backs India Startup Over Mutual Taste for Tea
The unusual partnership between a Texas billionaire and an Indian entrepreneur began with a mutual appreciation for tea. Robert M. Bass, the storied 67-year-old investor, disliked the bitterness of coffee but had a hard time finding a good cup of tea. Kausshal Dugarr, a 32-year-old who grew up in the tea country of northeastern India, was trying to bring modern practices like online sales to centuries-old plantations. When Bass first read about Dugar’s startup in mid-2014 and its claims to have access to prized teas from places like Darjeeling, he went online right away to give it a try. Before long, Bass became an investor in his company Teabox and something of a mentor for Dugar. “The company is trying to bring tea distribution from literally the 19th century to the 21st,” Bass said in a telephone interview from Fort Worth, Texas. “I think that’s fascinating.” Bass put money into the company when it raised $6 million from investors that also included Jafco Asia Co., Accel Partners and Dragoneer Investment Group LLC. For founder and chief executive officer Dugar, the support from Bass has given him a secret weapon in his three-year journey to disrupt India’s $4.8 billion premium tea market.
Billionaire Bass Backs India Startup Over Mutual Taste for Tea
The unusual partnership between a Texas billionaire and an Indian entrepreneur began with a mutual appreciation for tea. Robert M. Bass, the storied 67-year-old investor, disliked the bitterness of coffee but had a hard time finding a good cup of tea. Kausshal Dugarr, a 32-year-old who grew up in the tea country of northeastern India, was trying to bring modern practices like online sales to centuries-old plantations. When Bass first read about Dugar’s startup in mid-2014 and its claims to have access to prized teas from places like Darjeeling, he went online right away to give it a try. Before long, Bass became an investor in his company Teabox and something of a mentor for Dugar. “The company is trying to bring tea distribution from literally the 19th century to the 21st,” Bass said in a telephone interview from Fort Worth, Texas. “I think that’s fascinating.” Bass put money into the company when it raised $6 million from investors that also included Jafco Asia Co., Accel Partners and Dragoneer Investment Group LLC. For founder and chief executive officer Dugar, the support from Bass has given him a secret weapon in his three-year journey to disrupt India’s $4.8 billion premium tea market.
Billionaire Bass Backs India Startup Over Mutual Taste for Tea
The unusual partnership between a Texas billionaire and an Indian entrepreneur began with a mutual appreciation for tea. Robert M. Bass, the storied 67-year-old investor, disliked the bitterness of coffee but had a hard time finding a good cup of tea. Kausshal Dugarr, a 32-year-old who grew up in the tea country of northeastern India, was trying to bring modern practices like online sales to centuries-old plantations. When Bass first read about Dugar’s startup in mid-2014 and its claims to have access to prized teas from places like Darjeeling, he went online right away to give it a try. Before long, Bass became an investor in his company Teabox and something of a mentor for Dugar. “The company is trying to bring tea distribution from literally the 19th century to the 21st,” Bass said in a telephone interview from Fort Worth, Texas. “I think that’s fascinating.” Bass put money into the company when it raised $6 million from investors that also included Jafco Asia Co., Accel Partners and Dragoneer Investment Group LLC. For founder and chief executive officer Dugar, the support from Bass has given him a secret weapon in his three-year journey to disrupt India’s $4.8 billion premium tea market.
Billionaire Bass Backs India Startup Over Mutual Taste for Tea
The unusual partnership between a Texas billionaire and an Indian entrepreneur began with a mutual appreciation for tea. Robert M. Bass, the storied 67-year-old investor, disliked the bitterness of coffee but had a hard time finding a good cup of tea. Kausshal Dugarr, a 32-year-old who grew up in the tea country of northeastern India, was trying to bring modern practices like online sales to centuries-old plantations. When Bass first read about Dugar’s startup in mid-2014 and its claims to have access to prized teas from places like Darjeeling, he went online right away to give it a try. Before long, Bass became an investor in his company Teabox and something of a mentor for Dugar. “The company is trying to bring tea distribution from literally the 19th century to the 21st,” Bass said in a telephone interview from Fort Worth, Texas. “I think that’s fascinating.” Bass put money into the company when it raised $6 million from investors that also included Jafco Asia Co., Accel Partners and Dragoneer Investment Group LLC. For founder and chief executive officer Dugar, the support from Bass has given him a secret weapon in his three-year journey to disrupt India’s $4.8 billion premium tea market.
Billionaire Bass Backs India Startup Over Mutual Taste for Tea
The unusual partnership between a Texas billionaire and an Indian entrepreneur began with a mutual appreciation for tea. Robert M. Bass, the storied 67-year-old investor, disliked the bitterness of coffee but had a hard time finding a good cup of tea. Kausshal Dugarr, a 32-year-old who grew up in the tea country of northeastern India, was trying to bring modern practices like online sales to centuries-old plantations. When Bass first read about Dugar’s startup in mid-2014 and its claims to have access to prized teas from places like Darjeeling, he went online right away to give it a try. Before long, Bass became an investor in his company Teabox and something of a mentor for Dugar. “The company is trying to bring tea distribution from literally the 19th century to the 21st,” Bass said in a telephone interview from Fort Worth, Texas. “I think that’s fascinating.” Bass put money into the company when it raised $6 million from investors that also included Jafco Asia Co., Accel Partners and Dragoneer Investment Group LLC. For founder and chief executive officer Dugar, the support from Bass has given him a secret weapon in his three-year journey to disrupt India’s $4.8 billion premium tea market.
Billionaire Bass Backs India Startup Over Mutual Taste for Tea
The unusual partnership between a Texas billionaire and an Indian entrepreneur began with a mutual appreciation for tea. Robert M. Bass, the storied 67-year-old investor, disliked the bitterness of coffee but had a hard time finding a good cup of tea. Kausshal Dugarr, a 32-year-old who grew up in the tea country of northeastern India, was trying to bring modern practices like online sales to centuries-old plantations. When Bass first read about Dugar’s startup in mid-2014 and its claims to have access to prized teas from places like Darjeeling, he went online right away to give it a try. Before long, Bass became an investor in his company Teabox and something of a mentor for Dugar. “The company is trying to bring tea distribution from literally the 19th century to the 21st,” Bass said in a telephone interview from Fort Worth, Texas. “I think that’s fascinating.” Bass put money into the company when it raised $6 million from investors that also included Jafco Asia Co., Accel Partners and Dragoneer Investment Group LLC. For founder and chief executive officer Dugar, the support from Bass has given him a secret weapon in his three-year journey to disrupt India’s $4.8 billion premium tea market.
Billionaire Bass Backs India Startup Over Mutual Taste for Tea
The unusual partnership between a Texas billionaire and an Indian entrepreneur began with a mutual appreciation for tea. Robert M. Bass, the storied 67-year-old investor, disliked the bitterness of coffee but had a hard time finding a good cup of tea. Kausshal Dugarr, a 32-year-old who grew up in the tea country of northeastern India, was trying to bring modern practices like online sales to centuries-old plantations. When Bass first read about Dugar’s startup in mid-2014 and its claims to have access to prized teas from places like Darjeeling, he went online right away to give it a try. Before long, Bass became an investor in his company Teabox and something of a mentor for Dugar. “The company is trying to bring tea distribution from literally the 19th century to the 21st,” Bass said in a telephone interview from Fort Worth, Texas. “I think that’s fascinating.” Bass put money into the company when it raised $6 million from investors that also included Jafco Asia Co., Accel Partners and Dragoneer Investment Group LLC. For founder and chief executive officer Dugar, the support from Bass has given him a secret weapon in his three-year journey to disrupt India’s $4.8 billion premium tea market.
Billionaire Bass Backs India Startup Over Mutual Taste for Tea
The unusual partnership between a Texas billionaire and an Indian entrepreneur began with a mutual appreciation for tea. Robert M. Bass, the storied 67-year-old investor, disliked the bitterness of coffee but had a hard time finding a good cup of tea. Kausshal Dugarr, a 32-year-old who grew up in the tea country of northeastern India, was trying to bring modern practices like online sales to centuries-old plantations. When Bass first read about Dugar’s startup in mid-2014 and its claims to have access to prized teas from places like Darjeeling, he went online right away to give it a try. Before long, Bass became an investor in his company Teabox and something of a mentor for Dugar. “The company is trying to bring tea distribution from literally the 19th century to the 21st,” Bass said in a telephone interview from Fort Worth, Texas. “I think that’s fascinating.” Bass put money into the company when it raised $6 million from investors that also included Jafco Asia Co., Accel Partners and Dragoneer Investment Group LLC. For founder and chief executive officer Dugar, the support from Bass has given him a secret weapon in his three-year journey to disrupt India’s $4.8 billion premium tea market.

Robert Bass
American investor and tea connoisseur Robert Bass found Teabox while searching for teas that would not disappoint. In 2014, on reading about the company and its access to the finest Darjeelings, he immediately went online to try it. Not only did he find the teas supremely enjoyable but he decided that he liked what Teabox stood for even more. “The company is trying to bring tea distribution from literally the 19th century to the 21st. I think that’s fascinating,” he said in an interview. So, besides being one of Teabox’s most loyal customers, Robert chose to participate in its second round of funding in early 2015.
Cameron Jones
Singapore-based Australian investment banker, Cameron Jones was introduced to Teabox by a friend. A fan of Assam teas, he quickly became a regular customer here. His feedback was that “the packaging and product are absolutely world class.” Shortly after, he decided to explore the business side of Teabox and was sold on the idea. He became our second cusomer investor in early 2016.


Robert Bass
American investor and tea connoisseur Robert Bass found Teabox while searching for teas that would not disappoint. In 2014, on reading about the company and its access to the finest Darjeelings, he immediately went online to try it. Not only did he find the teas supremely enjoyable but he decided that he liked what Teabox stood for even more. “The company is trying to bring tea distribution from literally the 19th century to the 21st. I think that’s fascinating,” he said in an interview. So, besides being one of Teabox’s most loyal customers, Robert chose to participate in its second round of funding in early 2015.
Cameron Jones
Singapore-based Australian investment banker, Cameron Jones was introduced to Teabox by a friend. A fan of Assam teas, he quickly became a regular customer here. His feedback was that “the packaging and product are absolutely world class.” Shortly after, he decided to explore the business side of Teabox and was sold on the idea. He became our second cusomer investor in early 2016.


Robert Bass
American investor and tea connoisseur Robert Bass found Teabox while searching for teas that would not disappoint. In 2014, on reading about the company and its access to the finest Darjeelings, he immediately went online to try it. Not only did he find the teas supremely enjoyable but he decided that he liked what Teabox stood for even more. “The company is trying to bring tea distribution from literally the 19th century to the 21st. I think that’s fascinating,” he said in an interview. So, besides being one of Teabox’s most loyal customers, Robert chose to participate in its second round of funding in early 2015.

Cameron Jones
Singapore-based Australian investment banker, Cameron Jones was introduced to Teabox by a friend. A fan of Assam teas, he quickly became a regular customer here. His feedback was that “the packaging and product are absolutely world class.” Shortly after, he decided to explore the business side of Teabox and was sold on the idea. He became our second cusomer investor in early 2016.

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About Teabox.com
Teabox is an online tea shop that delivers, every single day, the freshest Indian teas from estates in Darjeeling, Assam, and the Nilgiris as well as freshest teas from Nepal to tea lovers everywhere.
As a company, we believe tea is so much more than just a staple part of mornings and meals. An exceptional cup of tea, for us, has a more exalted place in the everyday life.
Why Teabox.com
We believe tea is endlessly engaging, brings people together, provides a sense of peace and well-being, and grants of a moment to yourself when you most need it. Great tea touches upon art, defines a sense of culture, marks a ritual, and offers a sense of connoisseurship. But a truly remarkable cup of tea is one which enhances the everyday.
This is the goal we are trying to achieve through our tea store - to bring great tea into the everyday life.
Freshest teas that make a delicious cup
So, what makes our teas great? Well, it’s got a lot to do with freshness. And the reason why freshness matters is because tea is an agricultural product. So, fresher tea tastes better and is healthier. We buy the first pick of every season and take utmost care when it comes to storage and packaging. We work directly with tea growers who know to hand-select tea leaves for their texture, color, scent, and purity. And by sourcing the highest-quality Indian teas directly from the most capable and most interesting growers and estates, Teabox’s online tea shop makes it easy for anyone—from tea experts to complete novices—to experience the freshness, delicate aromas, flavors, and authenticity that fine loose-leaf tea has to offer. We can do this because we’re based in the same foothills and gardens where our teas are grown.
Shopping with Teabox.com
With Teabox, shopping for fresh loose-leaf tea from India is easy because you make an informed purchase and you know exactly where your tea is coming from. Every batch of tea we procure is put up on our online tea store along with its invoice number, date of plucking, specialty and tea grade. And so, every time you sip one of our expert-curated teas, you are in the company of the most authentic tea experience there is.
For someone who loves tea, commitment to good tea comes naturally. We are trying to uphold this commitment every day with Teabox.
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