Eager to break China’s monopoly on tea, the British were actively seeking alternative sources. In the early 19th century, ...

But, the British had a problem. They were entirely dependent on China for the tea and desperately needed another source. In Assam, two Scottish brothers, Robert and Charles Bruce (both are buried in a ...

Assam’s tea story began in 1823 when Robert Bruce discovered the indigenous Camellia sinensis var. assamica, leading to the establishment of the first English tea garden in Chabua in 1837.

Guwahati, Mar 11 (PTI) The North East Tea Association (NETA) on Tuesday welcomed the Assam budget's proposal for an AI-driven, blockchain-based tea auctioning system in the state. It also lauded ...

While praising the heritage of Assam and the richness of Assam tea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said, “People know all too well the fragrance of chai, who else will know it better than a ...

Assam prepares to leverage its rich natural heritage and tea plantations with a 75-acre tea tourism project in Lepetkatta, Dibrugarh, through an MoU with Luxmi Group. This initiative not only aims to ...

The Assam Budget 2025-26 has been praised for its focus on the tea industry and women's empowerment. Key initiatives include a tax holiday on agricultural income, infrastructure improvements, and ...

Guwahati, Mar 11 (PTI) The North East Tea Association (NETA) on Tuesday welcomed the Assam budget’s proposal for an AI-driven, blockchain-based tea auctioning system in the state. It also lauded the ...

The Assam budget's groundbreaking initiative to integrate AI and blockchain technology into the state's tea auctioning system aims to transform this industry. The North East Tea Association (NETA) has ...