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From humble brew to healing blend: Tea is the flavour of the Covid season

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It’s no more a mere brew that cheers. The humble tea has been taken out of dabhas and roadside kiosks, blended with tulsi, turmeric and other herbs to further enhance its immune-boosting properties and has become the brew of choice in these Covid times.

As Indian Tea Association Secretary Sujit Patra says: “There are several research studies to prove that tea can help boost immunity. In…

CTTA H1 auction earnings drop 15%

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Tea producers and traders who operated through the auctions of Coonoor Tea Trade Association (CTTA) have lost 14.84 per cent in the first half of current calendar (H1) as compared to the same period the previous year. This happened because a total of 26 lakh kg tea was not sold despite the producers slashing the price by ₹5.91 per kg, reveals our analysis of the Market Reports. Till June…

Coonoor tea auction prices rise to 3-year high

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Buoyancy continued at the auctions of Coonoor Tea Trade Association for the second consecutive week, with the average price at Sale 24 that concluded on Friday rising to the three-year high level of ₹107.01 a kg.

The previous high was ₹107.47 a kg fetched on March 30, 2017. Besides, this week was the first time the average price crossed ₹100/kg mark since April 2019. This time last…

Coonoor couple develops anti-virus mask

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A mask developed by a Coonoor-based couple is claimed to be a boon to the tea industry.

“The mask can be worn safely not only by the employeesin field, factory or office but also by medical staff in the estate hospitals and clinics. It will be safe even against chemicals when workers spray in the field,” L Vairavan, Secretary, Nilgiri Bought Leaf Tea Manufacturers’…

Tea Board announces special auction to celebrate international tea day

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Tea Board has announced that a special auction will be conducted in different auction centres in the country to celebrate the first International Tea Day (ITD) and some proceeds from this are likely to be contributed to relief funds, especially at this trying time when the nation is fighting against Covid-19.

This follows the United Nations General Assembly designating May 21 as ITD…