Explore Healthcare to Acquire Tea State in Ilam, Expands Highland Green Tea Production for Global Markets

Kathmandu, Nepal – 18 December 2025 — Explore Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. has announced its plan to acquire Tea State in Ilam, marking a strategic expansion into highland organic green tea production and reinforcing its position in the global organic food and beverage sector.

Ilam, widely regarded as Nepal’s premier tea-growing region, offers ideal altitude, climate, and soil conditions for producing premium-quality green tea. Through this acquisition, Explore Healthcare aims to establish a vertically integrated tea operation, enabling full control over cultivation, processing, quality assurance, and international distribution.

Strengthening Green Tea Exports

The acquisition of Tea State is designed to significantly enhance Explore Healthcare’s capacity to produce certified organic green tea with consistent quality and traceability. The Ilam-based operation will support increased export volumes to premium international markets, particularly in Europe, where demand for clean-label and wellness-focused teas continues to grow.

By investing directly at the source, the company is reinforcing Nepal’s reputation as a producer of authentic Himalayan-origin teas while ensuring sustainable agricultural practices and long-term farmer partnerships.

Expanding the Organic Food & Beverage Portfolio

Organic green tea from Tea State will complement Explore Healthcare’s broader organic portfolio, which includes herbs, supplements, spices, and speciality beverages. The acquisition strengthens supply security and allows the company to develop new value-added tea products tailored to global wellness and lifestyle trends.

Building on Established International Brands

The expansion in Ilam is expected to further strengthen the company’s existing tea brand:

• Everest Summit Tea® — Known for its Himalayan green tea and curated blends, the brand will benefit from in-house sourcing and processing, ensuring purity, consistency, and premium positioning.

Explore Healthcare’s organic export strategy emphasises quality, ethical sourcing, and sustainability—core values that align closely with the Tea State operation.

Supporting Sustainable Agriculture and Local Communities

Beyond commercial objectives, the Tea State acquisition reflects Explore Healthcare’s commitment to sustainable farming practices and community development in Nepal’s highland regions. The initiative is expected to create employment opportunities and support local tea growers through long-term partnerships and knowledge transfer.

“With this expansion, we are investing directly in Nepal’s natural strengths and global wellness demand,” the company stated. “Our goal is to deliver world-class Himalayan organic green tea while generating lasting value for farmers, partners, and international customers.”

Through the acquisition of Tea State in Ilam, Explore Healthcare is strengthening its role as a key exporter of premium Green Tea, positioning Nepal more prominently on the global health and wellness map.