First State to Commercially Produce Matcha Tea

• 04 Jul 2026

Recently, Assam became the first state in India to commercially produce Matcha tea, with production commencing at the Chota Tingrai Tea Estate in Tinsukia district.

• The first commercially produced batch of Matcha tea was sold at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre for ₹3,000, reflecting encouraging market demand for the premium product.
• The initiative marks a major diversification of Assam's tea industry and aims to strengthen the global reputation of the Assam tea brand.
• Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder made from specially processed, shade-grown tea leaves.
• The shade-growing process gives Matcha its characteristic bright green colour and rich umami flavour.