Sikkim's Temi Tea Achieves Record Price of ₹27,000 per Kilogram
Sikkims Temi Tea hits record Rs 27,000/kg for first flush
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Temi Tea estate in Sikkim has set a record price of ₹27,000 (approximately $325 USD) per kilogram for its first flush organic tea this season. The estate's meticulous harvesting and improved processing techniques have contributed to this premium pricing, which is expected to attract strong demand in both domestic and international markets.
- 01Temi Tea's first flush organic tea reached a record price of ₹27,000 per kilogram.
- 02The estate employs meticulous plucking practices and modern processing techniques.
- 03The transition to LPG-based firing has improved production efficiency and tea quality.
- 04Temi Tea aims to produce 1 lakh kg of made tea this season.
- 05Strong demand is anticipated in both domestic and international markets.
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Temi Tea estate, located in Sikkim, India, has achieved a remarkable milestone by selling its first flush organic tea at a record price of ₹27,000 (approximately $325 USD) per kilogram this season. This premium pricing reflects the tea's delicate flavor and superior quality, which have garnered significant interest from buyers in both domestic and international markets. The estate's success can be attributed to meticulous plucking practices, where only a bud and two leaves are selected, and the adoption of modern processing techniques, including the use of LPG-based firing instead of traditional coal. This shift has resulted in cleaner production and enhanced tea quality. Temi Tea is targeting a production of 1 lakh kg of made tea for the current season and is focused on maintaining strong revenue through quality-driven production and effective market outreach.
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The high price of Temi Tea may lead to increased income for local tea farmers and boost the economy of Sikkim, as it strengthens the reputation of Sikkim's tea industry.
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