Updated - March 16, 2025 at 04:20 PM. | Kochi ...

Orthodox leaf market continued to be buoyant in Kochi Tea auctions, thanks to lower offerings and widespread export demand.

"Steps taken by the Tea Board such as more testing, auctioning of 100 per cent dust grade tea and early ... In terms of exports of orthodox tea, this year is no exception, as the country is ...

The average price of tea exports also saw a strong increase of over 5 percent to Rs 279.24 in 2024, from Rs 265.91 in 2023.

A 2kg lot of Maijan Orthodox Golden tea sold for 141,002 rupees (US$2,035) last Wednesday. An unidentified Belgian trader bought the tea through a local agent, an auction official said.