Assam Tea sold for Record Price of Rs. 1 Lakh Per Kg.

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Assam Tea sold for Record Price of Rs. 1 Lakh Per Kg.
18 Dec 2021
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India has many regional varieties and versions of tea which are produced in different states of the country. One such state is Assam. Manohari Gold Tea is also one of the rare teas which is produced in Assam. The sale of the tea has set a record, by being sold for Rs 1 lakh per kg by Manohari Tea Estate. The sale took place in an auction at Guwahati Tea Auction Centre, making it the highest bid ever recorded for tea. 

The tea is purchased by Saurav Tea Traders. The advisor at the North Eastern Tea Association, Bidyananda Barkakoty said that the techniques used in plucking and preparing it are very unique and many such unique and special teas are being made and sold in Assam. He also said that such teas have a huge demand not only in India but around the world as well.

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