In 1915, businessperson Narandas Desai returned to India after gaining experience in the tea business. Desai was responsible for tending to a tea garden in South Africa of felicitates. Upon his return to India, Desai created Gujarat Tea Depot Co., which was established soon after. In 1934, the ‘Wagh Bakri’ brand was born. Before then, 'Wagh Bakri' was referred to as Gujarat Tea Depot Co. The company was renamed to Gujarat Tea Processors & Packers Ltd. Wagh is Gujarati for tiger, and Bakri is goat. The tiger represents the upper class, whereas the goat represents the lower class, drinking tea from the same cup. It symbolizes harmony and shows how tea is a great leveler. Gujarat Tea Processors & Packers Ltd launched the ‘Wagh Bakri’ Tea brand in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and other states in India. It was between 2007 and 2009, when ‘Wagh Bakri’ Tea brand was launched in the states of Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and NCR (National Capital Region) India. The company also launched of a Tea Lounge under the brand name ‘Wagh Bakri Tea Lounge’ in Mumbai. Wagh Bakri Tea Lounge serves variety of flavored tea and snacks. Taking the lounge facility further, Wagh Bakri Tea Lounge was launched in Delhi. The company launched another Tea Lounge at
Bharat Diamond Bourse in
Mumbai, Maharashtra. On 23 October 2023, Parag Desai, executive director, died due to a brain haemorrhage caused by injuries sustained during a fall outside his house. == Operations ==