First State to Commercially Produce Matcha Tea

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 forRs.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 ....
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