Orthodox leaf tea prices in the Kochi auctions have seen a rise of ₹6 per kilogram due to increased demand from CIS and Middle-East buyers. Read more to understand the impact on the tea market.
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We hear two stories of how Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza is being felt in places very far away. In India, thousands of workers are hoping to head to Israel because of a shortage caused by security concerns. And in the UK, people are worried that global supply chains disrupted because of the war, will mean there will be a shortage of tea.
India and Sri Lanka are collaborating with other tea and rubber-exporting countries to develop a global export strategy. The aim is to ensure fair and remunerative prices in the world market for these products. Informal consultations will be held before the upcoming meeting of the sub-group of the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) in June. The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries will also discuss export prices of rubber in light of the current energy crisis.
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Enjoying tea from a kullad, an earthen vessel, adds a raw swagger to each sip. It imparts an earthy aroma and flavor to the tea and retains heat exceptionally well. The kullad symbolizes heritage and reconnects with the tea-drinking tradition. Drinking tea from a kullad is an immersion into authenticity.
