Why is Assam's Manohari Gold tea that costs Rs 99,999 a kg so special?
Assam's Manohari Gold tea is the costliest tea sold at an Indian tea auction so far. This would make you ask: Why is the tea so special? 00Manohari Gold tea caused a commotion lately when it sold for a record price of Rs 99,999 per kilogramme at the Guwahati tea auction - the highest price ever paid for a tea in Indian tea auctions. Since its introduction in 2018, it has been a popular item at special auctions. Manohari Gold tea has been sold for Rs 39,100 per kg in 2018, Rs 50,000 in 2019, and Rs 75,000 in 2020. In comparison, most normal tea varietals get between Rs 100 and Rs 300 per kg at auction. There is a limited amount of output and there is no unpleasantness. So, what's the big deal about Manohari Gold tea? Suntok Tea Co., which owns the Manohari tea estate in Dibrugarh, Assam, is founded and directed by Rajan Lohia. Making Manohari Gold tea is an art, according to Lohia, and the cutting and rolling are done by hand with no equipment....