Gangtok, April 13: In the open bid sale of the current cropping season of 2022, the first flush of tea leaves from the Temi Tea Garden, South Sikkim, has fetched Rs 7,500 per kilo. Temi Tea Estate is now harvesting its first flush tea leaves, and the current spell of rain has helped the tea garden produce a healthy yield.
As a result, Temi Tea management, Sikkim expects to produce a minimum of 90,000 kg of finished tea this season.
Temi Tea Estate has already manufactured 10 lots of tea which were placed for open bid sale, the tea received a tremendous response from tea traders. One lot of first flush tea fetched Rs 7,500 per kg which was exported to Korea, the other lots of tea also fetched a good price of Rs 6000 per kg, Rs 5100 per kg, and Rs 4500 per kg.
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The main reason for the good price of the tea is attributed to tea leaf plucking; only a bud and two leaves are plucked for manufacturing tea. The ‘Golden Tippy’ appearance of made tea and ‘Orange flowery’ liquor of tea are in great demand among tea connoisseurs of the world.
Meanwhile, the manufacturing process and marketing team of Temi Tea Estate are committed to manufacturing the finest quality of tea and to finding a proper market for this premium tea Temi Tea is also known for its rich medicinal values especially anti-inflammatory effects; which has already been proven through scientific research and concerning article is published in the National Library of Medicine, USA.
