Our journey through time

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Our Story

1872

Jules Corson left Mauritius for Ceylon to study tea cultivation, gaining essential knowledge in tea production.

1878

Jules Corson brought back the first Assam varieties in Mauritius.

1886

The first five acres of tea were planted in the Jardin Expérimental, marking the beginning of the family’s tea-growing legacy.

1893

Fifteen acres had been planted, and the factory began to flourish.

1919

Auguste Jules Corson is the first to introduced vanilla tea to the local market, a beverage that remains a cherished favorite among the island's population to this day.

1931

Jean Raoul Corson took over from his father as the head of the family business.

1956

Marie Jean Raoul Corson succeeded his father, continuing the family's work in tea cultivation

1980

After her husband's passing, Elizabeth Corson took over the family business for more than 24 years, becoming the first woman to run a tea company in Mauritius.

1998

Corson launched "La Théière des Iles," a line of loose teas presented in metal caddies to preserve freshness and taste.

2010

Deborah (Corson) Adam and Laura Giselle (Corson) M d’Unienville successfully continued the business, preserving the quality and functionality of the tea factory.

2024

Corson launches its first tropical infusion, "Planty," celebrating local ethnobotanical heritage with sustainable, unique blends. Beatrice, daughter of Deborah Corson, leads this initiative, blending innovation and the legacy of quality in tea production.

2025

Corson is becoming La Maison Corson, which will regroup the three main brands: Corson Tea, Planty, and Thière des Iles

1872 - 1893

1919 - 1931

1956 - 1980

1998 - 2025

Meet our team

The people behind every leaf and blend.

The same passion that began our journey continues today. At La Maison Corson, we aim to offer a sense of connection; between people, culture, and the simple comfort of a cup of tea: with everyone, as we’ve always done.

Cultivation and craft

Fields

At La Maison Corson, we craft the Assam Hybrid tea variety, which was brought to Mauritius by Jules Corson in 1878.

The majority of the planters are located in the highlands of Mauritius. This terroir offers a unique combination of temperature, volcanic soil, and rainfall, creating an ideal setting for cultivating tea that is truly unique to Mauritius.

Tea cultivators

La Maison Corson works closely with cooperatives of over 200 small planters in Mauritius’ highland regions.

More than just a livelihood, tea cultivation is a rhythm of life for these cultivators, many of them seniors who find connection and movement in the fields, bonded by rituals like their daily 9 a.m. tea break.

This collaboration not only ensures the finest raw materials but also supports the preservation of cultivation practices.

Harvest

Tea is hand-picked by planters, with the peak season running from October to March.

Over time, planters have crafted practical tools such as simple shears with attached containers; to enhance the harvesting process while ensuring the care and precision of hand-picking.

process

From the field to the factory, tea undergoes a careful transformation.
Each step is essential in shaping its flavor and aroma:

The laboratory

The journey of La Maison Corson’s tea culminates in the laboratory, the heart of its craft. Here, different grades and varieties are evaluated, harmonized, and balanced, ensuring each tea reflects the quality and character that define la Maison Corson.

Remembering Amad Soobhany

Since 1951, Amad Soobhany has been an integral part of La Maison Corson’s story. Trained by Marie-Jean Raoul Corson, he dedicated his life to the art of tea tasting, refining blends with expertise and care. His dedication and craftsmanship have left a lasting imprint on Corson’s tea-making tradition. He will be deeply missed.