Dibrugarh: Assam’s bought-leaf factories may stop accepting green leaves from Aug 3 over pesticide-residue concerns.The Assam Bought Leaf Tea Manufacturers’ Association (ABLTMA) on Tuesday said the suspension would apply unless small growers certify their produce is free of banned and unauthorised pesticides. The measure will be enforced only if talks with Assam govt, the Tea…
Guwahati: Assam’s budget on Friday unveiled a major push for the state’s tea industry, proposing to raise the production subsidy for orthodox and specialty teas by 50%, alongside significant tax relief for small tea growers.Further, a new subsidy of Rs 3 per kg will be introduced for export-oriented and premium-quality Assam CTC tea that is…
Guwahati: For centuries, Matcha has been inseparable from Japan — a vibrant green powdered tea whisked into froth during the country’s ancient tea ceremonies and today sipped in cafes from Tokyo to New York. Now, after a decade of collaboration with Japanese tea experts, that iconic beverage has found a new address: Assam.In a landmark…
Guwahati: Veteran tea planter and former Tea Board of India vice-chairman Bidyananda Barkakoty was conferred the ASSOCHAM Legacy & Heritage Excellence Award 2026 on Wednesday in recognition of his contribution to preserving and advancing one of Assam’s oldest tea-planting legacies.The award was presented by West Bengal finance minister Swapan Dasgupta at the first edition of…
