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Agriculture
Assam Tea Estate Pioneers Commercial Matcha Production in India
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 03 Jul 2026, 07:15 PM
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An Assam tea estate has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first in India to commercially produce matcha. This development marks a new chapter for specialty tea in the country.
In a pioneering move, a tea estate located in Assam has become the first in India to commence the commercial production of matcha. This achievement signifies a major step forward for the Indian specialty tea sector.
Matcha, a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves, is traditionally known for its use in Japanese tea ceremonies. Its commercial production in India is expected to open new avenues for domestic tea cultivation and export.
The initiative by the Assam estate highlights the region's potential to diversify beyond traditional tea varieties and cater to the growing global demand for premium tea products.
Matcha, a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves, is traditionally known for its use in Japanese tea ceremonies. Its commercial production in India is expected to open new avenues for domestic tea cultivation and export.
The initiative by the Assam estate highlights the region's potential to diversify beyond traditional tea varieties and cater to the growing global demand for premium tea products.