Assam Tea

Tea was first discovered by the Chinese emperor Shen Nong way back in 2732 B.C. But Assam region in India is also considered as an origin of tea based on historic evidences. Tea is native to Assam & It is a way of life in India. By the way, As The Economic Times had reported, a specialty tea from Assam‘s Dibrugarh district was on Tuesday auctioned for “Record” Rs 99,999 (USD 1315) per kg at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC), the “highest price” ever fetched in any tea auction in the country, an official said.

The Manohari Tea Estate sold 1 kg of its ‘Manohari Gold‘ variety to Sourabh Tea Traders, Gauhati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) Secretary Priyanuz Dutta said.

“This is the highest auction price fetched in tea selling and buying in the country so far,” Dutta said.

“We manufacture the tea based on high demand from discerning consumers and connoisseurs for this type of premium quality specialty tea,” Proprietor of Manohari Tea Estate, Rajan Lohia, said. The bright yellow liquor has a soothing after-taste, and is known for several health benefits, he added.

Manohari Gold Tea had sold for Rs 50,000 per kg at the GTAC auction in July 2019, which was the highest auction value at that time. However, the record was broken shortly when the ‘Golden Neddles Tea’, manufactured by Donyi Polo Tea Estate of Arunachal Pradesh, and ‘Golden Butterfly Tea’ of Dikon Tea Estate of Assam, sold for Rs 75,000 (USD 1004) per kg in separate auctions at the GTAC. Then again in November 2020, Manohari Gold fetched Rs 75,000 (USD 1004) to equal that record.

“Tea with Nipun” would like to take this opportunity to Congratulate Manohari Tea Estate for Their Great Achievement ! & Wish Them All The Very Best & Success !

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References

Main Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/assam-specialty-tea-auctioned-for-record-rs-99999-per-kg/articleshow/88277090.cms

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Tea was first discovered by the Chinese emperor Shen Nong way back in 2732 B.C. Assam region in India is also considered as an origin of tea. Tea is native to Assam & It is a way of life in India. The main Tea harvesting method is plucking. It’s different to picking since tea leaves are carefully plucked without damaging. Females are so skilled in that operation. So they are the ones who are engaged in tea plucking operation. No exception in Assam as well. Have you ever thought about the best tea plucker in Assam ? Here she is. As The Telegraph had reported, Jhalo Orang, 34, winner of the Best Plucker (female) Award in Brahmaputra Valley of Assam. She is a garden worker of Goodricke-owned Orangajuli tea estate in Udalguri and a role model for other garden workers.

Jhalo, was on cloud nine after receiving the award — a citation sponsored by the labour department of the state government — from none other than chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on the occasion of Shramik Kalyan Divas at Kothalgoorie tea estate in Jorhat.

Monica Nag, the estate supervisor of female tea pluckers, mentioned: “A mother of two, Ulo has bravely combated all odds. Her husband Domnick Kujur works at a cinema hall in Chennai. She has sent her sons to convent schools. She does her best at work and never takes leave — come rain or shine. She is a role model for other women pluckers.

“Her day starts at 4 am. After finishing household chores, she comes to the factory at 7am and works till 4 pm. She always wears a smile, reaches on time and cycles to work with 150 other female pluckers of the garden.”

Acknowledging the Assam local government for the award, Jhalo said: “Receiving the award from the chief minister was like a fairy tale. I dressed well for the occasion, unlike other days. My work is my religion. It has fetched me this recognition. My only ambition is to provide good education to my sons and I want at least one of them to serve the estate as a babu.”

“Tea with Nipun” would like to take this opportunity to Congratulate Jhalo for Her Great Achievement ! & Wish Her All The Very Best & Success !

Read About Best Tea Pluckers in Sri Lanka: http://www.teawithnipun.com/2019/11/16/meet-ceylons-best-tea-pluckers-no-1-2-3/

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References

1.Original Post: https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/mother-of-two-gets-best-plucker-award/cid/1722768

2. More About Assam Tea: http://www.teaboard.gov.in/TEABOARDCSM/Ng==